Veteran manufacturing executive, business leader and Lean expert Gary Brooks has joined the board of the Plymouth Tube Company. The organization is a privately-held, family-owned precision manufacturer of specialty tubing and extruded products across its nine US-based plants Plymouth Tube has long embraced the operational and cultural components of the Toyota Production System and uses this model to drive constant improvement and performance/value for its customers.

As a seasoned executive leader and CEO of companies including Wiremold, Esselte and others, Gary brings a wide range of perspectives to this board position. “I was interested in adding a board member to the team that had an exceptional track record as a CEO, had successfully executed multiple Lean transformations, and had strong commercial and strategic acumen” explains Drew Van Pelt, Plymouth Tube CEO. “Gary also had roots in family businesses, has a mentorship-oriented leadership style, and has built a strong network of relationships relevant to our challenges and opportunities. We are very excited about the contributions he’ll make to our second hundred years.”

Stiles Associates, the premier search firm for Lean and transformational operations leaders, successfully placed Gary Brooks in this position and continues to count Plymouth Tube Company among its key clients. “We were happy to help in this effort,” said Jake Stiles, President of Stiles Associates. “There is a natural fit here and we anticipate this placement will yield positive results on several fronts for years to come.”