Vijay Anand
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Anand brings over 50 years of global experience in the design and manufacturing of extrusion products for the Wire & Cable, Medical Tubing, and Hose & Pipe industries, including crossheads, tooling, screws and barrels and all extrusion accessories. Along with extensive extrusion expertise, Vijay also brings 20 years of experience in wire and cable processing with companies like Pirelli Cable, Boston Insulated Wire, C&M Corporation, and Laribee Wire Manufacturing. Prior to joining JoeTools, Vijay Anand was the owner and founder of Canterbury Engineering Company and later became a principle of the CanGen Group which includes both Canterbury Engineering Company and Genca. As COO, Vijay’s plan is to help JoeTools build worldwide recognition as a leader in the innovative design and manufacturing of quality extrusion products.
Tim Brown
Vice President & General Manager
With more than 32 years of experience in engineering extrusion products for the Wire & Cable, Medical Tubing, and Hose & Pipe industries, Tim Brown leads the day to day management of JoeTools as Vice President and General Manager. Along with an extensive background in extrusion product design, Tim is known for developing innovative solutions that help extrusion processors acheive greater productivity and less downtime. Before joining JoeTools, Tim was the co-founder and President of Gema Engineering Company and later became President of the CanGen Group which purchased Gema Engineering and includes both Canterbury Engineering Company and Genca. As Vice President and General Manager, Tim plans to help JoeTools bring the highest level of quality, service and solutions to JoeTools customers throughout the world.
Peter Anand
Vice President & Sales Manager
Bringing many years of experience in the sales of extrusion tooling, Peter Anand joined JoeTools as Vice President and Sales Manager. His career in the manufacturing and sales of extrusion products began at Canterbury Engineering and progressed under the CanGen Group, which included both Canterbury Engineering and the Genca Corporation, located in St. Petersburg, FL. Peter's 29 years of experience in extrusion products for the wire and cable industry has brought continuous growth to key accounts with innovative solutions that help customers become more productive and profitable. . .the primary objective in JoeTools mission.
Jim Williams
Tooling Manager
Another extensive career in Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Jim Williams joined JoeTools in 2007. His 27 years of experience includes 22 years with the Canterbury Engineering Company. During Jim's career, he has served in multiple capacities within the Sales and Engineering departments, gaining a complete and advanced knowledge of process engineering and product development. Jim also has played an essential role in the design of several extrusion product innovations like the JoeTools Switcher Head and the Round Case 4/6 Head. Jim is originally from Iron Mountain, Michigan and graduated from Michigan Tech University in 1983 with a major in Mechanical Design. As Tooling Manager for JoeTools, Jim plans to help the company build the highest level of quality and customer support in the Wire and Cable industry.
Niki Bensley
Customer Service Representative
With over 20 years in Customer Service, Niki Bensley is a leader in assuring JoeTools customer satisfaction in all stages of product sales, development and delivery. She has been with JoeTools since 2008. Most of her career has been related to the wire and cable industry, including over 10 years with the extrusion products manufacturer, Canterbury Engineering in Chamblee, Georgia. During her career, Bensley has been recognized for outstanding performance in customer relations and continuously provides ideal solutions for each customer's needs. Bensley is a native Atlantan, and with her extensive background in products for wire and cable manufacturing, she is a key player in helping JoeTools develop a higher level of quality and customer support throughout the industry.
Richard Brett
IT/Sales Support
Bringing 25 years of experience, including 10 years within the wire and cable industry, Richard Brett joined JoeTools in 2015 as Information Technology Specialist and Sales Support Representative. Along with Richard's daily operation of streamlining information to optimize JoeTools level of customer service, he also directs a continuous improvement process of strengthening the IT structure and systems to maintain a more robust service level industry wide. Richard's background in wire and cable includes 6 years with Canterbury Engineering Company. There, he started in shipping and receiving and was promoted to sales assistant and sales representative positions Richard hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
Matt Rolin
Design Engineer
Matt Rolin brings experience in new CAD design technology to JoeTools. Joining JoeTools as CAD Engineer in 2013, Matt's goal is to specialize in engineering extrusion products for the wire and cable industry and help develop new innovations to advance extrusion processing. Matt's primary responsibilities include designing new parts and making design modifications to achieve specified crosshead requirements. Matt is a graduate of Lanier Technical College in Oakwood, Georgia, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and prior to working with JoeTools, Matt held positions as CAD Engineer at Alliance Fire Protection Services, Inc. in Loganville, Georgia and Rohrer Corporation in Buford. Georgia.
Nick Brown
Design Engineer
Joining Joe Tools as a Design Engineer in 2016, Nick Brown’s primary focus is on creating and maintaining precision accuracy in the delevopment and operation of all JoeTools products. In his position, Nick brings a highly valued product knowledge along with CAD design expertise utilizing 3D modeling and computer simulation. His continuous goal is to deliver the highest quality product to each customer from the beginning of the design stage and all the way through the inspection and shipping processes. Nick has achieved certifications for both 2D and 3D CAD programs including specialty courses focused on Flow Simulation and Surface Modeling.
Ken Shields
Operations Manager
Adding even more experience in the Wire and Cable industry, Ken Shields joined JoeTools in 2020, bringing over 25 years in tool and die manufacturing. Ken’s long career began as a tool and die maker in Massachusetts, and in 1993 he joined Genca Engineering in St. Petersburg, FL. There, he remained with the company for 24 years, leading their production operations as it transitioned into Can-Gen Engineering and Millicron. As Operations Manager at JoeTools, Ken oversees production, shipping and quality control, making sure quality is first and achieved in every stage of production and delivery. Also, Ken is a 12-year veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve and a motorcycle enthusiast, riding his Harley to events across the country.
Dieter Kuper
Director of Extrusion Technology
Dieter Kuper joined JoeTools with over 30 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of a variety of wire and cable products. From operator to the board room, his past experience has included roles as VP of Operations at the HEICO Companies, VP of Manufacturing Engineering at Coleman Cable Systems, General Manager of Prestolite Wire Corporation, plus multiple positions at Laribee Wire and Pirelli Cable. With Dieter’s broad understanding of extrusion technology and processes, he is a perfect fit for his role as Director of Extrusion Technology. In this position, Dieter uses his vast
experience to help customers solve a wide range of problems including new product development, quality improvement processes, and developing production systems that lead to greater profitability. Along with his extensive career experience, Kuper holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Dakota.
Chitra Busgith
Accounting Manager
Joining JoeTools in 2022, Chitra Busgith brings a long successful career in accounting, and a big plus is that most of her past experience has been with extrusion tooling manufacturers. That began in 1996, when Chitra joined Canterbury Engineering managing payroll and accounts payable. Three years later, she was promoted to Accounting Manager and remained with the company through their merger with Milacron Corporation. As Accounting Manager at JoeTools, Chitra manages all financial, administrative, and clerical support of the company and conveys the sound and professional integrity that is a mark of JoeTools.
Millie Haehnlein
Office Assistant
Millie Haehnlein's career reflects vast experience in accounting, data processing and administrative management. Prior to joining JoeTools in 2008, Millie had devoted over 30 years to Crawford & Company, the world's largest independent claims management company, with more than 700 offices and 8000 employees, worldwide. There she worked in Human Resources and Information Technology, along with 20 years in accounting as Payroll Manager. As Office Assistant at JoeTools, Millie assists in accounts receivables, accounts payables, and other administrative processes.