Weiler Corp. names Chris Weiler as president, COO

Weiler Corporation announced July 29 that Chris Weiler has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. In his new position, Chris will be responsible for sales, marketing and operations. Preceding president/chief executive officer Dick Gommel will continue as Weiler’s CEO, and Karl Weiler will remain actively involved with the corporation by continuing to serve as chairman of the board.

Weiler Corporation, headquartered in Cresco, Pa., is an ISO 9001 manufacturer of power and abrasive nylon brushes, abrasives and maintenance products, providing world-class service and surface conditioning solutions.

“I am very proud and pleased to have this opportunity,” said Chris Weiler. “I look forward to continuing our journey to become a world-class, market-driven organization and a benchmark in the industrial marketplace, focusing on end-user solutions and service excellence.”

Prior to joining Weiler Corporation, Chris was a product manager for Constellation brands, an international producer and marketer of wine, beer and spirits. In 1998, Chris joined Weiler Corporation as business manager of maintenance products. Chris has advanced through the company, being promoted in 2000 to market manager for channel solutions, then moving to Worcester, Mass., in 2001 to take the position of general manager of Anderson Products (a subsidiary of Weiler Corporation). In 2003, Chris moved back to Cresco and became vice president of marketing. Most recently, Chris held the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Jim McDaniel has been hired to fill the role of VP of sales and marketing. He comes to Weiler from Cooper Industries and has a broad background including marketing, domestic and international sales, global product development, and brand management.