PVA is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Kasperson as the company's new Global Sales Manager. Rod officially joined PVA on Monday, August 12, 2024, and will be responsible for spearheading both internal and external sales efforts and strategies worldwide.
Kasperson brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in sales management, business development, and strategic planning to PVA. Prior to joining PVA, Rod was the General Sales Manager for Ellsworth Adhesives, where he led a $93 million region encompassing the Western US and Mexico. During his 16-year tenure at Ellsworth, Kasperson demonstrated his exceptional leadership abilities by achieving record growth and significantly increasing the company’s international business in Asia and Europe. Under his direction, the sales team expanded, and sales in Mexico alone grew by over 50%, reflecting his expertise in developing new markets and driving profitability.
In his role at PVA, Kasperson will leverage his deep knowledge of industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, and global market dynamics to enhance PVA’s sales performance and customer engagement. His hands-on approach and ability to anticipate market opportunities will be instrumental in guiding PVA's sales team to exceed corporate goals and objectives. Kasperson’s visionary leadership style, coupled with his track record of success in fast-paced, complex business environments, makes him an ideal fit for PVA as the company continues to expand its global footprint.
"We are excited to have Rod join the PVA team," said Anthony Hynes, CEO and President of PVA. "His vast experience, particularly in growing international markets and leading high-performance sales teams, will be a tremendous asset to our company. We are confident that Rod’s strategic approach and industry insights will help us to further solidify our position as a global leader in fluid dispensing and conformal coating systems."
Kasperson holds a background in Business Management and Administration from the University of Phoenix, and his skills in salesforce management, business operations, and new business development have been honed over decades of experience with industry-leading companies.
For more information about PVA, please contact PVA at info@pva.net or (518) 371-2684.
PVA’s customer driven solutions are utilized worldwide in applications for printed circuit assembly, semiconductor packaging, medical device manufacturing, telecommunications, solar, and consumer electronics. Throughout the changing global manufacturing landscape, from laboratory applications to advance production systems, PVA provides technologies that deliver unmatched precision and reliability.