Gerry Heide Email & Phone Number

Bolingbrook, Il

Manufacturer's Representative Agency specializing in fleet maintenance and industrial fluid handling equipment. Expert in design, specification, and execution. Increased sales of notable product lines on the order of 7000% over ten years. Have maintained the highest market penetration and market share of any rep in the industry, through superior product and industry knowledge, exceptional distributor relationships, and hard work.Landed Notable end user clients including Caterpillar and the 2019 Caterpillar global 1234-YF refrigerant handling initiative, UPS, Sears Holdings, Walmart, Navistar, Idealease, Toyota, Harley-Davidson, Bridgestone/Firestone, Solo Cup, Nestle, ABT, BFI, Veolia.Available for consulting work, and always willing to entertain additional product lines.

Specializing in engineered custom solutions to difficult fluid dispense, metering, and transfer applications. Developed a patent pending dye metering system, as well as countless one off engineered systems for in plant, on vehicle, and in shop applications.

Naperville, Il

Providing guidance, oversight, and accountability to the third largest park district in the state of Illinois.Elected at large and accountable to the tax payers of the community. Ensuring that the park district continues its tradition of excellence, while offering a superb value relative to the tax levy. Have served as Chairman of the Finance, Strategic Planning, and Parks and Recreation Committees. Elected Vice President of the Board on three occasions. Have Served as Ex Officio Riverwalk Commissioner for four years, and have provided guidance relative to the improvement and development of this unique amenity.

Naperville

As a motorsports enthusiast, I identified a market opportunity for the sales and service of Motorcycles, Scooters, and Atvs. Built this business from the ground up, and operated it profitably for four years.Sold in 2012.

Lisle Township, Illinois

Three term elected committeeman in home precinct. Act as liaison between candidates and registered voters, as well as providing voter registration services to new Illinois residents. Recommend candidates that embody my political philosophy.

Mba, Marketing (Product Management)

Activities and Societies: Vilas Graduate Fellow, Mu Kappa Tau Marketing Assoc., Graduate Management Association

Master Of Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

Activities and Societies: Volunteered mediation services for several non-profits.Focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Commercial.

Bba, Management, International Business

Activities and Societies: Mu Kappa Tau

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business And Economics

Activities and Societies: Honor Society

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