Stephen R. Read

Stephen R. Read has a wealth of experience in sales and sales management in the automation and electrical industry. Stephen R. started their career in 1992 at Rockwell Automation, where they spent over 20 years, including 8 years as an OEM Sales Manager. During this time, they were responsible for coordinating and leading a sales team with $50 million in annual sales and achieving assigned growth targets. Their expertise includes selling a complete portfolio of automation products.

In 2016, Read joined IAC Supply Solutions as the Vice President of Industrial Sales. In this leadership role, they were responsible for sales management, strategic planning, and sales execution for electrical, automation, and industrial products. Stephen R. also led marketing initiatives and brand building across multiple locations and successfully implemented a digital ecosystem for the company.

More recently, Read joined Agilix Solutions, where they have held two roles. Stephen R. started as the Regional Vice President for the South Region, where they provided leadership for all product segments and customers. Stephen R. then transitioned to their current role as the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. In this position, they are responsible for developing and deploying a best-in-class customer experience leveraging Agilix's digital ecosystem and innovative customer engagement processes.

Overall, Stephen R. Read has a strong background in sales, sales management, and customer experience within the automation and electrical industry, with a focus on building digital ecosystems and delivering exceptional customer value.

Stephen R. Read attended Mississippi State University from 1984 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.