Mate Precision Tooling appoints new VP for international sales

A seasoned sales veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Brown will be responsible for planning and managing all of Mate's international sales activities. With significant experience in managing key accounts and a thorough knowledge of selling via dealers, Brown's focus will include developing strategies and team capabilities to further strengthen customer relationships.

Kevin Nicholson, Mate President, said, "Michael brings a wealth of strategic insight and international sales experience to our senior leadership team. We look forward to his contributions to expand our strong international presence and introduce our proven tooling solutions to more companies around the world."

Prior to joining Mate, Brown was International Sales Manager at Andersen Windows, where he had a 21-year career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Management from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. His extensive global sales experience in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific makes him well-versed in the international business-to-business market place.