David Gerhart, MSME, MBA

David Gerhart, MSME, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Currently, they serve as the Chief Executive Officer at REELEX Packaging Solutions. Prior to this role, David was an Operating Partner at Industrial Growth Strategies, LLC, where they provided consulting services to mid-size manufacturing firms, focusing on revenue growth, cost reduction, and strategic partnerships.

David also has experience in business development, as they served as the Vice President of Business Development at Infiltrator Water Technologies, where they successfully identified, evaluated, and executed new business ventures through M&A activities.

David has held various leadership positions at Emerson Automation Solutions and Emerson Network Power, including Vice President of Global Marketing at Branson Ultrasonics and VP Marketing Hyperscale Solutions. David led global marketing and product management teams, oversaw the development of new organizational structures, and secured board approvals for acquisitions and product launches.

Additionally, David has been actively involved in the business community as a Member of Vistage Worldwide, Inc. and as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Motion Controls Robotics, Inc.

David Gerhart, MSME, MBA has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy, Economics, and Finance from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. David also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree from the University of Dayton.