Brent Hanson

Director of Corporate Supplier Relations at IBT Industrial Solutions

Brent Hanson began their work experience in 2002 as a Sales Rep for Dixon Valve, where they managed over 300 distributors in 4 states. Brent then joined Womack Machine Supply in 2006 as a Pneumatic Specialist, focusing on supporting and growing pneumatic sales in their designated territory, particularly in the oilfield industry. In 2008, they transitioned to Fike Corporation as a Global Sales & Product Manager for their Oilfield Products division, responsible for various aspects of the business including marketing, new product development, distribution, and pricing. In 2012, Brent joined IBT Industrial Solutions as a Business Group Director - Fluid Power, where they led a Fluid Power group consisting of 4 Product Specialists and 3 Inside Sales employees. Brent was responsible for corporate sales and marketing, profits, inventory, projects, personnel, and suppliers. Brent later took on roles within IBT as the Director of Product Support and Fluid Power and, most recently, as the Director of Corporate Supplier Relations.

Brent Hanson began their education at Wichita State University in 1988, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Brent successfully completed their studies in 1993. During this time, they also obtained a second Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Mechanical Engineering.

In 1999, Brent furthered their education at The University of Kansas. Brent enrolled in a Master of Science program in Engineering Management and studied there until 2001.

Therefore, Brent Hanson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from The University of Kansas.

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Timeline

  • Director of Corporate Supplier Relations

    January, 2023 - present

  • Director of Product Support and Fluid Power

    June, 2020

  • Business Group Director - Fluid Power

    April, 2012