Expertise:
Mr. Gillis' expertise is in manufacturing processes.
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Playing Tennis, Spending time with his two children
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Personnel Administration, University of Kansas (1989)
Affiliations Awards:
Chicagoland Chapter, Materials Handling & Management Society
Charity:
Jack Baxter Mock Memorial Foundation; Children's Memorial Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his diligence, knowledge and networking skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after selling his family-owned business to a Fortune 500 company in 2000.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Importing products for companies; Sourcing metals, plastics and telecommunication products internationally; Educating clients; Finding suppliers for customers; Getting estimates for customers to help them make educated decisions regarding staying competitive in the market; Supervising three employees
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Gillis plans to expand the business and develop new products for his clients.