Gabe Pankonin

Gabe Pankonin is an experienced entrepreneur and executive, currently serving as the CEO of Rocket Shipping since December 2020, where the focus is on aiding E-commerce brands in scaling their revenue significantly while minimizing the need for additional logistics staff. As a co-founder of Rustic.com since July 2020, Gabe has embraced the growing E-commerce landscape. Prior experience includes serving as an Independent Sales Contractor at DLS Worldwide, handling various sales and operational roles, as well as a stint as Assistant Gym Manager at Crossfit 701. Gabe began a career in sales as a Call Center Intern at Unishippers, making over 24,000 cold calls, and held earlier positions at Walmart, Hammer's Construction, and as a baseball coach for the Perham Area Community Center. Gabe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with an emphasis on Health and Medical Sciences from Minnesota State University Moorhead, obtained between 2013 and 2016.