Joe Blackwell

Joe Blackwell has extensive experience in operations and retail sales within the manufacturing sector, particularly at Makita U.S.A., Inc. Since October 2013, Joe has served as the Sr. Vice President of Operations, after previously holding the position of Vice President of Operations. Prior to advancing to senior leadership roles, Joe held various positions at Makita USA, Inc., including Director of Retail Sales and Sr. Operations Manager, as well as Operations Manager from January 2007 to August 2012. Joe's career began at Makita Corporation of America, where Joe worked as the Department Manager of Assembly from January 1995 to January 2007.