Rich Trahey
About Rich Trahey
Rich Trahey serves as the VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Configura, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in sales and engineering roles across various companies, he holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration.
Current Role at Configura
Rich Trahey serves as the VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Configura, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads sales and marketing initiatives across various sectors, including commercial interiors, kitchen & bath, and material handling. His responsibilities involve developing strategies to enhance the company's market presence and drive revenue growth. Configura is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Trahey has been instrumental in shaping the company's approach to sales and marketing.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to his current role, Rich Trahey held several positions at Dematic, including VP of Enterprise Solutions Sales - Americas for six months in 2022, and Sr. Director of Solution Development from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Director of Sales for Northern Operations from 2015 to 2019. His earlier experience includes various roles at thyssenkrupp System Engineering, where he worked from 1999 to 2015, including Project Manager and Director of Business Development & Engineering Services.
Educational Background
Rich Trahey has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Lawrence Technological University, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management through MITx Courses between 2017 and 2019, focusing on logistics, materials, and supply chain management.
Professional Interests and Personal Life
Rich Trahey is passionate about implementing innovative technology to streamline business, manufacturing, and engineering processes. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two children. He also has an interest in basketball, which he enjoys playing during his leisure time.