Employee Focus: Gary Weinert

To close out 2022 our final Employee Focus for the year shines the spotlight on our Sales Director, Gary Weinert.  Gary joined the Van Mark family in early 1991 and will be celebrating 32 years with the company this February.  Gary told us, “It’s great to work with a solid team that is always focused on meeting our customer’s needs”.  When asked to describe Van Mark in a couple of words Gary said, “Aside from being proud to be completely made in the USA, we are true to the idea of providing tools that can last a lifetime, or more.”  Gary also shared with us that he’s proud to represent a company that makes high-quality tools that he can “stand behind.” 

Gary tells us that he values the long-term relationships he’s been able to build and maintain with our customers over the last 31 years.  When asked where he sees himself in the next 5 years he didn’t surprise us with his answer: “I expect to be very close to retirement and am really looking forward to that phase of my life.”  After so many years of loyal service to Van Mark we must admit that retirement for Gary will be well-deserved, despite us not being happy about losing a valuable team member.

Gary told us that when he isn’t working, he enjoys golfing and puttering around his home working on various long-term projects and, when he’s able to get up north, he loves to go fly fishing.  Gary also takes pleasure in traveling with his family and close friends whenever they can work it into their schedules.  Gary grew up in Marshall, Michigan, eventually leaving to attend Western Michigan University.  Currently, Gary resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Nancy, and 2 rescue dogs.  Gary and his wife have 3 grown children who have all finished college and are beginning careers of their own.

Keep an eye out for another employee focus in the coming months and in the meanwhile be sure to follow us on social media for news, tips, and product information.