Rich Ford
About Rich Ford
Rich Ford is a Senior Sales Engineer at Mti with extensive experience in sales engineering and account management across various companies. His career includes significant roles at Kennametal, Gosiger Inc, Seco Tools, and Mori Seiki, spanning over two decades.
Work at Kennametal
Rich Ford has extensive experience at Kennametal, where he has held multiple positions. He currently serves as a Senior Sales Engineer - MTI since 2015. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Channel Partner Sales Engineer for five months in 2015, and as a Senior Applications Engineer from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Kennametal reflects a strong background in sales engineering and applications.
Previous Experience at Gosiger Inc
Rich Ford worked at Gosiger Inc for a total of nine years. He began his career there as an Applications Engineer from 1995 to 1998, followed by a role as Key Account Sales Engineer from 1998 to 2004. His experience at Gosiger Inc provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and sales, contributing to his later roles in the industry.
Experience at Other Companies
In addition to his roles at Kennametal and Gosiger Inc, Rich Ford has worked at several other companies. He served as a Technical Representative at Seco Tools from 2006 to 2008 and as a Sales Engineer/Strategic Accounts at Mori Seiki from 2004 to 2006. These positions further enhanced his expertise in sales and technical representation within the engineering sector.
Education and Training
Rich Ford studied at Polaris Career Center from 1982 to 1985. This educational background provided him with foundational skills and knowledge that have supported his career in engineering and sales. His training has been instrumental in his ability to navigate the technical aspects of his roles.