Mohawk Mfg & Supply Co.

Management

	John W. Brown (ext. 221) President John W. Brown has been involved with Mohawk since the company’s founding in 1958. In 1967, he succeeded Wilbur L. Brown as company president. Prior to that, he was a Mohawk salesman, covering everything west of the Mississippi River. As president of Mohawk, he has overseen the company emerge as one of the most trusted parts suppliers in the transit and motorcoach industries.
	Robert L. Brown (ext. 206) Executive Vice President Robert Brown joined Mohawk in 1990 and soon after directed the bids and contracts department. He was elevated to executive vice president in January 2000.
Customer Service

	Sarah Brown (ext. 202) *Customer Service Representative* Sarah Brown joined Mohawk in January 1999. A native of Chicago’s northern suburbs, she earned masters degree from the Lake Forest College Graduate School of Business in June 2005. She enjoys customer service because it affords her a chance to interact with customers who have also become friends.
	T.J. Brown (ext. 228) *Customer Service Representative* T.J. Brown has been part of Mohawk's staff since January 2000, when he served the company in a part-time fashion. A graduate of Indiana University (B.A. Journalism), Mr. Brown spent several years out of college pursuing a journalism career. He still is a freelance writer, primarily for the Arlington Heights Daily Herald. With his journalism background, Mr. Brown produces Mohawk's newsletter, writes most press releases and most of the content on this site. He is pursuing an MBA and a Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications at Loyola University Chicago. He also serves on the Board of Governors for Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview, Ill.
	George Jepsen (ext. 226) *Customer Service Representative* George Jepsen began at Mohawk in January 2004 after several years in a similar position at SPI Distribution, an automotive and light-truck aftermarket parts supplier.
	Otto Kamptner (ext. 204) *Customer Service Representative* Otto Kamptner has been an integral part of Mohawk since originally working part-time for Mohawk in 1974. In 1979, Mr. Kamptner became full-time with Mohawk and has been working with customers ever since. Otto enjoys the rapport he has built with countless customers from all over the country and from all kinds of transit operations.
	Steven Mikos (ext. 217) *Quotes and Contracts* Steven Mikos’ Mohawk career began in 2000, and his years of experience in the manufacturing industry helped him hit the ground running. Within months of his first day at Mohawk, his duties expanded from only working in customer service to assisting Bob Brown with bids and contracts.
Regional Sales Managers

	Lee Amand *Northeast USA* Lee Amand has been Mohawk’s Northeast Regional Sales Manager since 1990. Based in Lebanon, Pa., Mr. Amand’s territory runs from Maine to Virginia.
	Bob Pinet *Eastern Canada and Western New York* Bob Pinet became Mohawk’s Eastern Canada Regional Sales Manager in 1996. Last year, he added Western New York to his territory. Mr. Pinet is very active in CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association), serving on its advisory board. He is based out of Burlington, Ont. M. Pinet parle français.
	Greg Spires *Southeast USA* Greg Spires came to Mohawk in September of 2003. Mr. Spires has over 25 years of experience in the Transit and Motor Coach industry. His territory consists of the Carolinas to Arkansas to Florida and all states in between. He is based out of Hawthorne, Fla.
	Tom Gramly Great Lakes USA Tom Gramly came to Mohawk in 1999 after years with Flxible. Mr. Gramly’s Great Lakes Territory encompasses all of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio along with western Pennsylvania. He is based out of Mansfield, Ohio.
	Jim Jimieson *Southwest USA* Jim Jimieson became Mohawk’s West Coast Regional Sales Manager in January 1990, and sales have grown so much under his watch that it necessitated adding another RSM to handle the northern half of it in 1998. Mr. Jimieson is based out of Scottsdale, Ariz., and his territory encompasses southern California, southern Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.
	Randy Lackman *Northwest USA and Western Canada* Randy Lackman came to Mohawk in 1999 after a distinguished career with Orion. His technical expertise has made him an invaluable source for his customers. Mr. Lackman’s territory stretches from Alaska south into northern California and east into Winnipeg. He is based in Surrey, B.C.
Engineering and Technical Support

	Dave Lakickas (ext. 220) Engineering Manager Dave Lakickas joined Mohawk in May 2006 after five years as a senior mechanical engineer for Motorola's Automotive Group. There, he developed devices utilizing hands-free, GPS and and Bluetooth technologies for vehicle makers like Mercedes Benz and DaimlerChrysler. Prior to that, he worked for a division of Illinois Tool Works. A 1996 graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago (B.S., Mechanical Engineering), Dave enjoys spending time with his family, walking his dogs, woodworking and jogging by the lake.
	Chris Tatak (ext. 216) Staff Engineer Christopher Tatak joined Mohawk in April 2007 after three years as a quality engineer for J.L. French Corporation in Wisconsin. Prior to that, he attended Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in May 2004.
	Andy Sitko *Quality Assurance Manager* Andy Sitko became Mohawk’s Quality Assurance Manager in 1997. Mr. Sitko is responsible for maintaining Mohawk’s high standards for quality. He earned an engineering degree at Politechnika Krakowska in Krakow, Poland in 1981. For 13 years, he was an engineer in an airplane factory that produced the MiG 15, among other aircraft. Before coming to Mohawk, he worked for several years for an automotive parts company in Chicago.