Ed Brandt

Ed Brandt currently serves as the Director of Operations at Schafer Gear Works Roscoe, LLC, a position held since July 2016, where Ed transitioned from Operations Manager following the acquisition of Schafer Industries. Prior to this role, Ed Brandt held various managerial positions at Schafer Gear Works Rockford, LLC and Toastmasters International, where skills in leadership and education were developed. Their extensive experience also includes significant contributions at Illinois Tool Works, where Ed Brandt played a crucial role in product development, patent innovations, and the implementation of Six Sigma principles. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Technology from Purdue University and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Ed Brandt possesses a strong educational background complemented by substantial industry experience spanning multiple organizations since 1982.