David E. Gaskin

About David E. Gaskin

PROFILELeadership & Strategy | Business Processes | Financial Acumen | Change Management | Acquisitions & Mergers | Stakeholder Relationships | Critical Thinking | TechnologyAccomplished executive with 20+ years of experience driving sustainable financial value for publicly traded organizations ranging from $30M to $1.7B in annual revenue. A career spanning from an individual contributor at NASA to leading cross-functional global teams has fostered deep expertise in multi-site synergies, complex problem-solving, and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead transformational change through major organizational realignments and system overhauls, breaking down silos, driving results, and accelerating corporate growth. I possess strong financial leadership, demonstrated by exceeding corporate financial targets, my MBA, and successfully managing my own LLC, overseeing all financial operations, including financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, tax compliance, driving profitability, and financial investments.

Experience

1. Director, Engineering Gradall Industries, Llc

   Alamo Group Inc.

   Feb 2016 — Present · New Philadelphia, OH, US

   Gradall Industries is a subsidiary of $1.63B USD Alamo Group NYSE: ALG.As a dynamic leader with a visionary, data-driven, and results-oriented approach, I have consistently driven the design, manufacturing, and customer support of high-performance highway-driven vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and sweepers. My leadership style empowers teams to innovate, collaborate, and exceed corporate objectives, while my financial acumen ensures sustainable profitability and growth.• Product Innovation & Value Creation: Spearheaded the development of new products such as the truck-mounted sewer jetter (AJ16) and custom-designed sewer jetters (AJVs) and hydro-excavators (AEs). Led the creation of tailored solutions to meet unique customer needs.• Operational Excellence: Drove continuous improvement in product design, operational processes, and customer support, aligning operational efforts with market demands and corporate goals.• Stakeholder Engagement & Value Communication: Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate product value, ensuring alignment with corporate financial, safety, and sustainability KPIs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results and maintain stakeholder trust.• P&L Leadership & Financial Strategy: Leveraged my MBA education and hands-on experience as a financial manager of my own LLC to apply strategic financial, legal, and operational insights.• Achievement of KPIs & Revenue Growth: Exceeded performance targets, achieving 149% of revenue growth and 166% of EBIT targets in 2024, showcasing my effective |

Education

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

  Multiple States

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

• Malone University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• West Virginia University

  Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering w/ Research