OTC Leadership
Meet the Leaders
of OTC Industrial Technologies
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Adam Gibbs
Chief Executive Officer
“Having a drive to succeed, a willingness to take risks, and the ability to avoid the pitfalls of perfection are all positive attributes of our organizational values. Being able to embrace a balanced approach to work and play is a must, as life events matter both at work and at home.”
Learn About Adam
Adam Gibbs serves as the CEO of OTC Industrial Technologies, where he has played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth. He joined OTC in November 2009 working out of our Grand Rapids, MI location. Over the years, Adam has held several key leadership positions, including Group President, which has equipped him to spearhead the company's growth initiatives. Before joining OTC, Adam built a successful career in retail, working in management, finance, and business development. He holds a BBA from Northwood University and an MBA from Michigan State University. When not working with OTC teams across the country, Adam spends time with family and friends.
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Mike Del Regno
Chief Financial Officer
“OTC's forward-thinking approach to serving customers and growing our business, strong company values, and its supportive and collaborative work environment create a positive company culture. These attributes play a direct role in the growth and success of OTC team members.”
Learn About Mike
Mike rejoined OTC as Chief Financial Officer following his tenure as CFO of Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber. Previously, he served as Corporate Controller at OTC. Mike began his professional journey in public accounting before transitioning to corporate finance, where he has amassed over 20 years of leadership experience in finance and management across both private and publicly traded companies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Capital University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
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Matt Marthinson
Chief Operating Officer
“OTC's success is driven by our skilled and passionate associates, who are committed to continuous learning and innovation. We prioritize efficiency by refining processes and embracing new technologies. Our dedicated team consistently exceeds expectations, going the extra mile in their work and bringing the same enthusiasm to recreational activities. This collective effort fosters a dynamic and thriving company culture.”
Learn About Matt
Matt Marthinson is the COO at OTC Industrial Technologies where his responsibilities include supply chain, continuous improvement, M&A, pricing & profitability, distribution and more. Matt's 30 years of comprehensive industry experience and business achievements in operations, production planning, materials management, procurement, transportation & logistics and sourcing & supply chain management have directly impacted the success of the companies he's supported. He is a certified Lean Master and has worked for companies such as Alcoa, Honeywell, H.B. Fuller, Kaiser Aluminum, Hubbell and most recently as the Chief Procurement Officer for J.B. Poindexter.
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Roger Abrahams
Chief Technology Officer
“Being successful at OTC takes passion, hard work, and a sense of fun. Our leadership philosophy is to be data driven, stay on pace with no surprises, and make results matter. To be successful at OTC, you need to have the same mindset.”
Learn About Roger
Roger Abrahams is passionate about driving growth using technology and ensuring that the needs of the business are met and exceeded. Before joining OTC in June of 2022, he spent the last 21 years as an independent consultant, creating business strategies and driving change across a significant number of global organizations. Prior to this Roger spent 16 years at American Express. His background in IT and his breadth and depth of experience across all functional aspects of business provide him with an excellent basis for driving long-term, value-added solutions for OTC. He has a BSc (Hons) from University of Brighton. Roger lives with his wife and their dog in Colorado.
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Brett Stanton
PRESIDENT, Rotating Equipment Group
“OTC's excellence is the result of combining exceptional people with industry leading products, services, and technologies. Our company and leadership team are committed to offering opportunities for growth and professional development for all team members from all walks of life.”
Learn About Brett
Brett Stanton is the President of OTC's Rotating Equipment Group. He has over 19 years of experience in engineering, engineered sales, and leadership and came to OTC through the acquisition of JCI Industries in 2020. Prior to his 13 years with JCI & OTC, he was a power plant system design engineer for Black & Veatch. Brett is a licensed professional engineer (PE) and earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri — Kansas City. Brett currently resides with his wife and two sons in the Joplin, MO area.
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Bob Wilson
President, Finishing, Dispensing and Filtration
“Welcome to OTC! We work hand-in-hand with our vendor partners and apply our collective expertise to solve our customers' key application problems. It's a fast-paced business poised to grow where you can make an impact every day.”
Learn About Bob
Bob Wilson is the President of Finishing, Dispensing and Filtration at OTC Industrial Technologies. Bob has over 30 years of experience in leading specialty materials and engineering products companies servicing numerous applications. He has had P&L, marketing, business development and consulting leadership roles at companies such as Swagelok, KP, GrafTech, W.R. Grace, Arthur D. Little, Mitsubishi Rayon and Shell Chemical. He received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and his MBA/MA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
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Daniel Knapp
President, Air Supply Group
“OTC is the definition of a destination workplace. Individuals with the passion to win as a team will have opportunities and challenges to grow within our dynamic landscape. Our core values of Integrity, Achievement, Expertise, Partnership, Investment, and Balance drive OTC to industry excellence, while remaining centered around the individual needs of our associates. It’s an honor to be in the OTC family.”
Learn About Daniel
Daniel Knapp has 17 years of tenure with OTC, supporting the industrial distribution business. He joined the organization in 2008 as an aftermarket sales representative and since has held multiple leadership positions. Throughout his years Daniel has consistently demonstrated his dedication to the business through his excellent capabilities of collaboration, strategic iniative support and delivering exceptional customer service. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Louisville Business School. When not working, he enjoys spending time with family in the outdoors.
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Chad Collins
President, Industrial Automation Group
“At the heart of our success lies the strength of our relationships. OTC’s commitment is to foster an environment where our people thrive, our customers feel valued, and our vendors are true partners in innovation. Together, we'll build on our foundation of excellence by prioritizing authentic connections, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual growth. OTC believes that when we invest in people first, exceptional results naturally follow.”
Learn About Chad
Chad brings extensive leadership experience to OTC Industrial Technologies, driving growth and operational excellence across multiple industries. Before joining OTC, he served as President and CEO of Haydon Corporation, leading both organic and acquisition-based expansion while fostering a strong corporate culture. Prior to that, Chad spent a decade at Parker Hannifin, holding leadership roles across the Aerospace, Filtration, Automation, and Motion Systems divisions, including managing operations across five European countries. His career also includes leadership positions at Royal Philips and IDEX Health & Science. Chad holds an MBA from the University of La Verne and a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Kentucky University.
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Paul Johnson
Executive Vice President of Revenue Management
“For achievement focused individuals, OTC is the perfect place to work. OTC is large enough to provide ample resources and investments, yet nimble enough to permit a focus on opportunities that appear quickly. As we like to say around here, results matter. If you want to make a difference, OTC is the right place for you.”
Learn About Paul
Paul Johnson serves as the Executive Vice President of Revenue Management for OTC Industrial Technologies. He joined OTC in December of 2021 as a Sales Director for DIRECTAIR®, OTC's compressed air as a utility product. Paul made significant contributions to growth with DIRECTAIR® and was promoted to Vice President of DIRECTAIR® in 2022. Previously, Paul held key leadership positions in various industrial companies, focusing on the commercialization of new industrial products and building high performance teams. He holds a BS in physics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Paul currently resides in the Phoenix area with his wife and three kids.
