Thomas Kochevar

Thomas Kochevar has a strong background in sales, specifically in the industrial safety and equipment industry. Thomas has held various roles as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager in different companies throughout their career.

In 1996, they joined Survivair/Biosystems, a Bacou-Dalloz Safety Company, where they competed in a highly competitive market for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), respiratory, and gas detection products. Thomas achieved significant sales growth and successfully converted the St. Louis Fire Department to Survivair SCBAs city-wide.

In 2002, Thomas joined Bullard Corporation, a leader in thermal imaging cameras and fire helmets. Thomas'srole as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager involved offering a wide range of thermal cameras and fire helmets to customers, catering to their specific needs and budget.

From 2004 to 2006, they worked at MAPA Professional as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager. MAPA Glove Corporation specializes in disposable work and chemical gloves, and Thomas was recruited to maintain growth and sales in a five-state region.

In 2006, they moved on to BW Technologies/Rae Systems by Honeywell as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager. The company specializes in portable gas detectors and wireless gas detection technology. Thomas was recruited to revitalize a long-open territory and successfully expanded their market presence in a ten-state region.

Most recently, in 2023, Thomas joined Industrial Scientific as a Senior Account Executive. Further details about this role are not provided.

Thomas Kochevar attended Eastern Illinois University from 1986 to 1990, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications.