New Hires and Promotions

Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the GracoRoberts team!

We’re also excited to celebrate our colleagues who have recently stepped into new roles—congratulations to each of you!

New Hires

Leah Kaur Welcomes Shannon Murphy – Account Manager, Silmid Limited, UK

I am delighted to introduce a new member of our Account Managers Team - please join me in giving a warm welcome to Shannon. 

Shannon has recently returned to the UK after spending the last two years working in Australia. Shannon's background brings a strong understanding in relationship building and delivering exceptional service. 

I am thrilled to have Shannon on board and looking forward to seeing her flourish in her new role. Welcome to the team, Shannon!

Jess Gulley Welcomes Chad Pigott - Warehouse Associate, SkyGeek, LaGrangeville, NY

We are thrilled to welcome Chad Pigott to the team! After an intensive search for a workplace that champions well-being, fosters a positive culture, supports career growth, and offers meaningful purpose, Chad has found his home with us.

As a passionate traveler, Chad counts Thailand as his most memorable adventure thus far. Here’s a fun fact: during his recruitment visit to the University of Tennessee, Peyton Manning served as his campus tour guide!

We’re excited to have you on board, Chad. Welcome to the team!

Jeff Blomstrom Welcomes Kimberly Umpornpuckdi - Account Manager, GracoRoberts, Carson, CA

A big warm welcome to Kim Umpornpuckdi, who joined our amazing Inside Sales Team on September 10! With years of experience in our industry, including time at Boeing and Olympic, Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to the role.

She’s also a proud new mom to a beautiful baby girl, and she’s already showing she’s got the nurturing touch to guide our customers with care and confidence. Based out of our Carson office, Kim is wrapping up her final week of training before she officially takes solo flight on September 29, leading the charge in the Midwest!

Huge thanks to our stellar ISR team—including Tony, Adam, Carlos, Greg, Giselle, Chris, and Jeff—for their incredible support in getting her ready for takeoff. We’re lucky to have you all!

John Wohlford Welcomes Jamie Cipriani - Customer Service Representative, SkyGeek, LaGrangeville, NY

We’re excited to welcome Jamie as the newest member of SkyGeek's Customer Service team. In her role as a Level 1 CSR, she’ll be supporting our customers through phone interactions and managing initial service tickets; playing a key role in delivering efficient, responsive service and ensuring a smooth experience for our customers.

Outside of work, Jamie’s life is full of family fun, and she enjoys spending her free time gardening and baking. She’s already been a delight to have on the team, and we’re looking forward to seeing her grow into her new role.

Welcome aboard, Jamie!

Promotions

Niki Townsend Congratulates Whitney Pratt - People Services Coordinator, GracoRoberts, Arlington, TX

Following her graduation and a successful internship with GracoRoberts, Whitney has accepted this new full-time role where she will support all U.S.-based employees with benefits-related inquiries and day-to-day People Services activities.

 During her internship, Whitney worked under the leadership of Lee Sawyer, Corporate Recruiter, where she played a key role in updating and establishing job descriptions for each role within the GracoRoberts family of brands.

Outside of work, Whitney enjoys crafting, reading, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.

Please join us in giving Whitney a warm welcome as she begins this next chapter. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the energy and dedication she’ll bring to all of GracoRoberts.

 Congratulations, Whitney!

Mark Tepera Congratulates Tom Gotthold - VMI Program Manager, GracoRoberts, Remote

We’re thrilled to announce that Tom Gotthold will be stepping into the role of GracoRoberts’ VMI Program Manager. Tom will begin transitioning into this position as he wraps up his current responsibilities and supports John Connor through his upcoming retirement. The official start date for Tom’s new role is January 1.

Once in this role, Eric Robinson will report directly to Tom. In the interim, Mark Tepera will continue to provide day-to-day support for the VMI program to ensure a smooth transition.  Tom will oversee our world-class service for existing VMI clients—3P, United, and Albany Composites—while also shaping the strategic direction of our VMI offering and driving program growth.

Over the past six years at GracoRoberts, Tom has developed deep expertise in our processes, products, and customer relationships. Few can articulate our value proposition to prospective VMI clients as effectively as Tom. His prior experience managing VMI programs at Haas and Incora further strengthens his ability to lead this initiative.

We’re truly excited to have Tom bring his extensive knowledge and experience to the VMI program. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue delivering exceptional support to both our current and future VMI clients.