David Zaval, President (IL – portions)
847.207.7801
dave@whittemore-inc.com
Dave purchased The Whittemore Co. in 2001 and is its fourth owner since the company’s founding in 1918. He has more than 40 years of manufacturing industry experience. These include six years as a tool/mold maker, 13 years as a sales and technical representative and 11 years as an executive manager for an industrial distributor. Dave also takes pride in being a family man and has been married since 1983. Besides his wife, Marianne, his family includes two married daughters, their husbands, three granddaughters, and a grandson. Dave and his family reside in a northwest suburb of Chicago. In his leisure time, Dave enjoys family time, riding his bicycle, exercising, and golf.
Jennifer Jambrosek, Business & Marketing Manager
630.458.1400
jennifer@whittemore-inc.com
Jennifer joined The Whittemore Co. team in May 2021. Jennifer provides support for the sales reps and is also focused on the ongoing development of our marketing and social media presence. She has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry where she held a variety of positions including marketing, sales, management, and operations. She previously worked at The Tooling & Manufacturing Association, which sparked her interest in manufacturing. Jennifer resides in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her fiancé. In her spare time, she enjoys dining out, playing softball, cooking, and spending time on/in/near the water.
Mike Dulmes, Sr. Sales and Applications Engineer (WI & U.P. of MI)
920.698.1431
mike@whittemore-inc.com
Mike has been with The Whittemore Co. since 2003. Mike is responsible for all sales & technical issues, customer support, project management, and troubleshooting within his account base. He brings to Whittemore over 20 years experience having been a tool & die maker, process engineer, and shop foreman, as well as 10 years as a factory sales & technical representative for a German cutting tool manufacturer. Mike is married and his family resides in southeastern Wisconsin. He has seven children as well as nine grandchildren. Mike enjoys various activities such as running, biking, boating, and fishing during his spare time.
Kurt Wasieleski, Sales and Applications Engineer (MN, SD, & ND)
651.331.8984
kurt@whittemore-inc.com
Kurt has been with The Whittemore Co. since June 2011. He is responsible for all sales & technical issues, customer support, project management, and troubleshooting within his account base. He brings to Whittemore more than 20 years of manufacturing experience including several years as a journeyman machinist. He also has experience as a sales and applications engineer for a major carbide cutting tool manufacturer and an industrial distributor. Kurt, his wife and three sons reside in western Wisconsin. In his spare time, Kurt enjoys spending time with his sons, working on old muscle cars, and rebuilding tractors.
Tony Malloy, Sales and Applications Engineer (IA, NE, & portions of IL)
319.930.9889
tony@whittemore-inc.com
Tony started with Whittemore on September 3, 2019. He is the go-to person for all sales, customer support and technical needs in the Iowa and Nebraska territory. Tony spent 10 years of his career in the shop as a tool maker, then worked for a tooling/accessory distributor in Iowa as an outside sales engineer. Tony then spent 8 years with a cutting tool manufacturer working with end-users and distribution before working for a distributor of instrumentation and fluid power. With The Whittemore Co., he is now back to the manufacturing industry, which is his passion. Tony lives in the Iowa City area with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends at the lake.
Mike Flannery, Sales and Applications Engineer (IL & IN)
610.745.7088
mikef@whittemore-inc.com
Mike has been with Whittemore since 2012. Mike is responsible for all sales and technical issues, customer support, project management, and troubleshooting within his account base. Mike brings to Whittemore 14 years of technical sales and service experience. He has shop floor application and sales experience with a proven track record. Originally from Limerick, Ireland, where he was a tool and die maker, Mike has been in the U.S. since 1995 and resides in the Chicagoland area. In his spare time, Mike enjoys sports, running, and spending time with his two children.
Brandon Crocker, Sales and Applications Engineer (KS & MO)
402.321.4942
brandon@whittemore-inc.com
Brandon started with Whittemore on January 1, 2018. He is responsible for all sales and technical issues, customer support, project management, and troubleshooting within his account base. Brandon brings to Whittemore more than 22 years of manufacturing experience including 10 years as a journeyman tool & die maker, and 12 years in sales for workholding manufacturing, industrial distribution, and tooling manufacturing. Brandon resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife and children. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys riding motorcycles, fishing and watching professional motor sports.
Ryan Monahan, Sales and Applications Engineer (No. IL & So. WI)
815.222.3589
ryan@whittemore-inc.com
Ryan recently joined The Whittemore Co. in March of 2021. He is responsible for all sales & technical issues, customer support, project management, and troubleshooting within his account base. He brings to Whittemore more than 20 years of manufacturing experience. Ryan spent the first 8.5 years of his career in the shop setting-up, programming, and doing mechanical design work. He spent 2.5 years working as a Sales Engineer for a carbide cutting tool manufacturer and 13 years working in industrial distribution. Ryan, his wife Liz, and their four children live in Roscoe, IL. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.
