Jon Chappelear (TJ)

Jon "TJ" Chappelear is a National Strategic Account Manager at Grimco, Inc. since July 2017, representing territories including Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo/Syracuse, Rhode Island, Seattle, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Prior to this role, TJ served as a Territory Sales Consultant for Grimco, managing branches in multiple locations. Previous experience includes positions as a Senior Sales Executive and Sales Representative at Hyundai of Las Vegas, and Sales Representative at Dennis Hyundai of Dublin. TJ also held leadership responsibilities as a C Shift Manager at Thirty-One Gifts, overseeing over 300 seasonal employees, and worked as a Licensed Agent/Consultant at Insphere Insurance Solutions assisting local businesses and families with insurance needs. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a focus on Marketing and Communication from Heidelberg University, along with an International Exchange Program at the University of Sunderland and studies at Cleveland State University. Currently residing in Columbus, Ohio.