Each member of our Executive Team is a leader and expert in their field and intimately involved with both the long term vision of the company and the day-to-day business. We are committed to providing our customers unparalleled partnership and are inspired to build a company that our employees can be proud of every day.
Jason is a distinguished aviation distribution executive and brings over 20 years of experience to GracoRoberts. Prior to his role, Jason was Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing and then Distribution President for Wencor Group, where he built a cohesive sales and marketing team and was able to exceed revenue and gross margin plans. He also led the mergers and acquisitions team through 12 add on acquisitions, and helped lead the company through private equity transitions with Odyssey Investment Partners and Warburg Pincus. Jason’s leadership has driven the latest acquisitions of E.V. Roberts, Able Aerospace Adhesives, Silmid, and Styles Aviation Inc. (dba SkyGeek); his expertise will be instrumental in facilitating growth through broadening key supplier partnerships, and customer relationships.
As Chief Financial Officer of GracoRoberts, Rodger utilizes his 20+ years of private and public accounting experience along with his strong leadership skills to propel the company forward. During his 10 years of tenure at GracoRoberts he has seen the company through several private equity transitions, including the latest acquisition of SkyGeek. His passion for strategic financial planning has enabled the company to make smart investments and plan for a successful future.
With a background in corporate IT and experience managing complex, multi-billion dollar Government IT contracts, Karen joined GracoRoberts in January 2022 to lead the company’s strategic technology plan and spearhead IT transformation initiatives. As Chief Information Officer, Karen will utilize her 20+ years of experience to position GracoRoberts as one of the most technically-driven and secure global businesses.
Melissa is a trusted leader and problem solver with a reputation for building strong, resilient companies through people, culture and organizational strategy. For 20+ years, she has combined sharp business acumen with integrity and compassion to realign corporate strategies squarely on growth. As Chief People Officer at GracoRoberts, Melissa will provide a global focus on company strategy, integration of acquisitions along with employee experience, engagement, and development.
John’s 25 years of experience creating, managing, and executing business plans to deliver high-impact results have directly contributed to GracoRoberts’ ability to serve our customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. As a strategic cost reduction executive, he has excelled in sourcing and procurement-related savings with a very strong focus on a wide variety of chemicals. John’s experience positions GracoRoberts to offer our customers and suppliers access to the largest portfolio of products possible.
Allison brings 25 years of strategic marketing and branding experience to GracoRoberts. Raised in the business-to-business marketing and media space, Allison has led the marketing and business development for a portfolio of products across a number of verticals including food and beverage, automotive, fashion, and healthcare. In her role with the company, Allison will advance our mission to improve the customer experience, drive value to our stakeholders, and empower our teams to provide impeccable support in the markets we serve.
John’s decades of multi-industry experience with material technology leaders, including General Electric Silicones, enables him to understand the dynamics for an expansive number of engineered applications. His extensive education, including a BS in Plastics Engineering and an MBA from Pepperdine, synergizes with his multi-faceted technical exposure to help him effectively identify and integrate material solutions — adding exceptional value to our customers’ businesses. 
With nearly 20 years in aerospace and distribution, Mark brings with him a passion for innovation and leading through change. His background includes leadership roles at Aviall and Aeroxchange – leading teams in Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, and Sales. Programs administered by Mark have a legacy of sustained sales growth, increased margins, and improved customer satisfaction. Mark’s Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt certification will be beneficial in streamlining GracoRoberts’ programs and operations in our seven business locations across the United States. 
Christopher’s extensive aerospace background has effectively contributed to GracoRoberts ability to support and grow our Classified business. In his role as program manager, he provides the data and integral materials to support the production and repair of the aircraft that protect our nation. With a focus on confidentiality, communication, and trust, GracoRoberts Classified business customers benefit from reduced costs, quality improvements and on-time deliveries to achieve their supply chain initiatives.
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