Evan Gelfand
VP of Engineering @Whitman Tool And Die Metal Stamping Experts
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WORK HISTORY
VP of Engineering @Whitman Tool And Die Metal Stamping Experts
Lead engineering, operations, and business development for a 30+ person precision manufacturing organization, producing 1M+ components annually across 200+ progressive dies- Spearhead modernization initiatives, including automation, Lean/5S implementation, and ERP integration, improving operational efficiency, quality, and throughput- Own customer relationships, technical sales, and quoting strategy, driving new business development and long-term revenue growth- Direct capital investment planning and execution, aligning equipment and process capabilities with strategic growth objectives- Partner with ownership on strategic initiatives, including equity structuring, valuation considerations, and long-term business growth planning.
EDUCATION
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT EVAN GELFAND
I’m an engineer and operator with 10+ years of experience across defense, manufacturing, and technology, with a focus on scaling complex systems and organizations.Currently, I serve as Vice President of Engineering at Whitman Tool & Die, where I lead engineering and operational initiatives to modernize a legacy manufacturing business and drive sustainable growth. In parallel, I am a Civil Engineer Officer in the Air National Guard, leading 60+ personnel and managing multimillion-dollar programs supporting both domestic and global missions.Previously, I co-founded STAX3D, a NASA-recognized additive manufacturing startup, and built Military Money: Pay & Pension, a top-ranked app with over users.I’m particularly interested in companies operating at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and defense technology.
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