VP of Sales: Automation | SCHUNK

Tom Reek has more than 25 years of workpiece gripping and handling experience. He graduated from NC State University with a BSEE in Electrical Engineering, and began his career with SCHUNK in 1994 as an applications engineer in the early years of the company’s launch into the USA.

Tom went on to pursue new challenges in the field of Automation, gaining experience in vacuum technology and pneumatics. He rejoined SCHUNK as a Regional Sales Manager covering Southeast USA with a goal of growing the company’s Automation products through a combination of direct sales and a network of industrial distribution partners.

Tom’s career has continued to grow and evolve at SCHUNK: he served as Director of Sales for the Eastern states before being promoted to his current role of Vice President of Sales for the entire USA. Today, Tom leads a team of motivated professional territory sales managers dedicated to serving customers and making SCHUNK the recognized leader in workpiece handling technology.