Jeffrey Gelinas Named Sales Training Manager for OMG, Inc.
Gelinas will lead training for OMG's FastenMaster and Roofing Products divisions.
OMG, Inc., a Steel Partners Company (NYSE: SPLP), and a leading manufacturer of fasteners, adhesives, and construction productivity tools, has named Jeffrey Gelinas as manager of sales training for its FastenMaster and Roofing Products Divisions.
In his new role, Jeff will develop and manage a comprehensive sales training program focused on reducing time to proficiency for sales personnel in both company divisions. Specific responsibilities include developing curriculum, role-specific sales training, as well as analytics for measuring program effectiveness. He will also oversee new hire training as well as advancement training for sales personnel moving into new roles.
“As a teacher and university-level coach by training, Jeff is ideally suited for his new role,” said Web Shaffer, senior vice president and general manager of FastenMaster. “Jeff is a proven leader with outstanding management and teaching skills, and we are excited to welcome him to the OMG team.”
Jeff joined OMG from Westfield Middle School where he has been teaching science since 2007 and was on the team that helped develop the school district’s current science curriculum. In addition to the classroom work, he has also been coaching at the collegiate level, overseeing the women’s golf program at Westfield State University since 2021.
Jeff has also been actively involved in coaching a variety of teams at Westfield High School and numerous youth sports programs in Western Massachusetts for years.
Prior to his teaching career, Jeff held various sales positions for Tommy Hilfiger Golf, TaylorMade/Adidas, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, and Spalding Sports Worldwide. Jeff holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass., a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Westfield State University, Westfield, Mass., and an associate degree from Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, Mass.
Headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts, OMG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of fasteners, products and technology for the residential construction and commercial roofing markets. The company’s focus is delivering innovative solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity in construction applications.
Founded in 1981 as Olympic Fasteners, OMG today has more than 650 employees globally, and more than 450 in Western Mass., making it one of the area’s largest employers. In addition, OMG operates manufacturing plants in Agawam, Addison, Ill, and in Rockford, Minn., has a global sales force of over 100, and produces more than one billion fasteners per year.
For additional information please contact FastenMaster at 800.518.3569 or visit www.FastenMaster.com.
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