David Tarpey
About David Tarpey
David Tarpey serves as the Director of Sales, Distribution at Big Ass Fans, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales and operations across various companies in the building products sector, including previous roles at Wilson Doors Inc., NABCO Entrances, and MacroAir.
Current Role at Big Ass Fans
David Tarpey serves as the Director of Sales, Distribution at Big Ass Fans, a position he has held since 2024. He operates remotely from Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and distribution channels, contributing to the company's growth in the HVAC and air movement solutions market.
Previous Experience in Sales and Operations
Prior to his current role, David Tarpey held various positions in sales and operations across multiple companies. He worked at Wilson Doors Inc. as Vice President of Sales & Operations from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Vice President, International at Big Ass Fans from 2009 to 2012 and as International Sales / Business Consultant at Rock Energy Systems LLC from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background
David Tarpey studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he majored in History and Spanish. He also attended St. Norbert College, furthering his education in relevant fields.
Expertise in Building Products
David Tarpey possesses extensive experience in the Building Products segment, particularly in areas such as material handling, loading dock products, automatic entrance doors, high-speed doors, aviation doors, and HVAC solutions. His background includes working with both private family-owned companies and private equity-owned firms.
CRM Systems and Sales Strategy
David Tarpey is a proponent of CRM systems, utilizing them to enhance company efficiency and improve salesforce operations and planning. His approach includes conducting business in both domestic and international markets through direct sales teams and distributor channels.