TORQLITE - Key Persons
With more than 40 years as an accomplished business-woman, Barbara has been vital in the founding of three successful businesses - all still in existence. Over the last 25 years, she has focused her profession on manufacturing. It has long been her goal to create a work environment where the standard of safety and quality are paramount. Rooted in giving back to her community Barbara has a long career not only in manufacturing but in non-profit work. Her biggest achievements include being a long-time member of the Church board and serving as a CASA advocate for children and families.
Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, Dale has long been a trailblazer in industrial manufacturing and business. Over the last 50 years, he has successfully managed four startups from concept to fruition, all of which are still thriving companies today. His manufacturing achievements include over 20 domestic and worldwide patents over the last five decades, winning the Woeful Mechanical Innovation Award in 1998, and developing the world's first fully automated hydraulic torquing system. Dale is no stranger to innovation and thrives when creating new designs that elevate the industry through technological advancements.
Jordan has a long history of implementing and maintaining high-level certifications such as ISO, CE, and EOS. With a focus on quality close at hand, she has been the lead on the creation and maintenance of tooling manuals, quality control processes/procedures/forms, and overall business quality compliance. In addition to quality, Jordan has co-managed high-level technical and innovation projects, as well as spearheaded related marketing materials and campaigns.
Job Titles:
- V.P. of Sales & Business Development
In his 20 years of sales management and business development, Josh has traveled over a million miles worldwide to establish a strong distribution network that includes six continents. He has a proven sales strategy that grew an existing business by over 1200% in 10 years without outside investment. He has worked with private companies of all sizes, from internationally owned government energy companies to the US government itself, on large seven-figure orders. He enjoys working with everyone, from C-suite leaders to the workers in the field using the tooling. Always looking to the future, Josh has been at the forefront of new business strategies, such as consulting with IPA, EOS, and Sandler - relationships that have transformed the company's trajectory.
Michele Wilssens began her manufacturing experience in the Manufacturing Department at Torq/Lite in 2007, quickly joining the Management Team. Michele offers over 10 years of management experience, as well as 6 years of machine shop expertise. Her focus has been on inventory control, manufacturing cost, and maintaining a safe and streamlined production department. She has become an integral and vital leader for the Torq/Lite Team, as the Vice President of Operations. She specializes in the facilitation of fast-paced projects, commits to excellence in every facet of the job and has the ability to accurately and effectively manage budgets to the completion of projects on time. One of her biggest accomplishments is owning and operating her own small business.