Don Gritzmacher
After working in warehouse operations for the tire and industrial chain company Standard Chain Corporation, Don transferred to the sales department. As Sales Manager covering the eastern and mid-western parts of the country, Don became familiar with the transportation industry, calling on various channels of distribution, key fleets, and mass merchandise accounts.
In 1988, Don was hired by the former CEO at Standard to help start up a new venture in the steel market. As General Manager of the small start up, he tackled and learned financial disciplines necessary to build a business from scratch. Under his leadership, the business grew from $0 to nearly $10 million during his 2 1/2 year tenure. Today it is listed in the top 50 privately held companies in Oregon.
In 1990, Don was hired by Enders & Associates founder, Dick Enders, to grow the territories of Oregon and Idaho. For the next 6 years, sales grew at a pace of nearly 32%. In 1996, Don purchased the company from Mr. Enders and immediately focused on the company's largest account, Freightliner, LLC. Despite a brief industry downturn in 2000/2001, Don grew Enders’ business with the company by over 40%. Don enjoys security privileges with Daimler Trucks North America and has become adept at working in all facets of their business, including Purchasing, Engineering, Aftermarket, Manufacturing and all other critical departments.
Contact
Don Gritzmacher
2535 N. Hayden Island Dr.
Bldg C
Portland, OR 97217
503-735-0115
503-781-5001 (mobile)
[email protected]
After working in warehouse operations for the tire and industrial chain company Standard Chain Corporation, Don transferred to the sales department. As Sales Manager covering the eastern and mid-western parts of the country, Don became familiar with the transportation industry, calling on various channels of distribution, key fleets, and mass merchandise accounts.
In 1988, Don was hired by the former CEO at Standard to help start up a new venture in the steel market. As General Manager of the small start up, he tackled and learned financial disciplines necessary to build a business from scratch. Under his leadership, the business grew from $0 to nearly $10 million during his 2 1/2 year tenure. Today it is listed in the top 50 privately held companies in Oregon.
In 1990, Don was hired by Enders & Associates founder, Dick Enders, to grow the territories of Oregon and Idaho. For the next 6 years, sales grew at a pace of nearly 32%. In 1996, Don purchased the company from Mr. Enders and immediately focused on the company's largest account, Freightliner, LLC. Despite a brief industry downturn in 2000/2001, Don grew Enders’ business with the company by over 40%. Don enjoys security privileges with Daimler Trucks North America and has become adept at working in all facets of their business, including Purchasing, Engineering, Aftermarket, Manufacturing and all other critical departments.
Contact
Don Gritzmacher
2535 N. Hayden Island Dr.
Bldg C
Portland, OR 97217
503-735-0115
503-781-5001 (mobile)
[email protected]