Mike Palinkas

Mike Palinkas is an experienced marketing analyst and sales manager with a diverse background in leadership roles across various companies in the valve and fittings industry. Currently, at SSP since August 2014, Mike supports regional sales managers and has previous experience as business development manager, responsible for products such as tube fittings and valves. Prior positions held include VP of Sales for Sherwood Valve and Illumetek Corp, focusing on sales channels and market presence in the Americas. Mike's career began in engineering at Tylok, where responsibilities expanded to operations and sales management. Educational credentials include Bachelor's degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Spanish Language and Literature from The University of Akron, along with summer studies in Chinese Language and Literature at Fudan University.