Cliff Gronemeyer

Cliff Gronemeyer has a diverse work experience in various industries. Cliff started their career in 1991 as a Machinist Mate in the US Navy, serving on active duty until 1994 and then as a reservist until 1998. From 1996 to 2000, they worked as an Outside Sales representative at Anixter focusing on end-user enterprise accounts. Cliff then joined United Airlines in 2000 as a Project Manager for Strategic Sourcing and Technology Contracts, where they managed strategic sourcing projects, RFP development, and contract negotiations. In 2004, they became a Regional Sales Manager at HellermannTyton, a role they held until 2006. From 2006 to 2010, they worked as the HP Enterprise Servers, Storage, and Networking Business Development Manager at Insight, where they managed the HP ProCurve Channel for the Central Region and positioned HP Converged Infrastructure solutions. Cliff then joined Communications Supply Corporation (A WESCO Subsidiary) in 2010 as a Global Account Manager for WESCO Datacom and Security until 2014. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Strategic Account Manager for Molex Premise Networks, delivering infrastructure solutions and turnkey installation services. Currently, they are the Director of Sales for Illinois locations at Standard Electric Supply Co, responsible for the Industrial and OEM markets' automation, process control, safety, and MRO solutions.

Cliff Gronemeyer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University, which they obtained between 1993 and 1997. Cliff later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2020 to 2022. In addition to their formal education, Cliff Gronemeyer also holds certifications such as the HP Accredited Sales Consultant, LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt, and LEED GA Certification from GBCI.