Tom De Bolt

Serving as President, Director and Corporate Officer, I look to forge our path ahead with innovation, reliability, and value while respecting our history. At Stoeger Industries, we're committed to creating a fun, satisfying experience that supports outdoor lifestyles and recreation. Additionally, I serve Sporting Activities Insurance Limited as a Corporate officer, Vice President, and Director.

Serving as Chief Executive Officer, Director and Corporate Officer, it's my goal to deliver our retailers the products that lead the market and deliver exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. As part of that goal, I strive to lead with purpose and clarity, deliver financial results and build strong relationships with our partners throughout the US. Building off our heritage and renewing our vision, mission, and values, my team and I have focused on creating opportunities and ensuring our values are at the forefront of how we lead and work daily. These values serve as our cultural roadmap and deliver accountability to our entire organization. Company growth is the result of our collaborative leadership process and style.

Branching off from 16 years in various roles at Stanley Black & Decker, I joined Loewen, a leader in the building products industry. Loewen delivers an unrivaled combination of artisanship, experience, and environmental sensibility in an extensive line of Douglas Fir and Mahogany windows and doors. During my time at Loewen, I focused on strengthening marketing and sales, worked to turn around the business, and participated in the process that resulted in the successful sale of the company. This experience furthered my entrepreneurial approach and commitment to leading with rigor and accountability.

Led all business development functions for Black & Decker's global $3.2B DEWALT Industrial Products Group. Worked in conjunction with global business unit leaders resulting in a comprehensive global growth strategy, including organic development initiatives, acquisition strategies, and technology and trademark licensing. Led the commercial diligence process on acquisitions, including synergy evaluation and integration planning activities. Strategies resulted in the acquisition of over $1.2B in revenue, including the Pentair Tools Group (Porter-Cable, Delta, Excel brands) and Powers Fasteners. Led groups' Brand Licensing activities securing contracts valued at $100M in annual licensed retail sales with industry partners.

Led marketing groups responsible for the industrial, hardware, farm, and automotive channels generating over $550 million in revenue. Managed channel marketing team with 7 direct and 15 indirect reports responsible for providing marketing programs and strategic commercial direction to an Industrial Channel sales force of 250 people. Developed annual business plans, negotiated programs with key distribution partners, and successfully achieved sales and profitability targets for the corporation.

Responsible for formulating and executing a strategy for the emerging Internet Channel of distribution with customers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Grainger. Developed branding strategy that resulted in the number one brand position on leading e-commerce sites and over $50M in revenues. Established the power tool industry's first Internet Retail Policy resulting in the ability to maintain control of an evolving distribution channel and avoid conflicts with traditional distributors Led a cross-functional team of technology and marketing representatives to launch DEWALT branded website. Responsible for all online branding strategies and marketing programs for the DEWALT brand and established brand guidelines for global business units. The website achieved the highest ROI of any end-user program in company history.

Accountable for the management and development of a regional sales team consisting of twelve account managers producing $25 million in the Two-Step channel of distribution. Expanded sales and met profitability goals despite aggressive growth of "big box" retailers throughout the region. Received Sales Management Achievement Award for growing sales by 112%, exceeding the corporate target.