Bruce Gabel

Bruce Gabel has had a long and successful career in the business world. Bruce began their career in 1985 when they joined the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. During their 24 years of service, they supervised and mentored many fine sailors. In 1989, they joined MC PRODUCTS CORPORATION as a National Account Manager, where they managed the growth and expansion of coatings/paints, release agents and specialty products into tier 1 & 2 OEM, after-market tire and specialty elastomer corporations. Bruce then became the Purchasing & Operations Manager, working closely with management in deciding and growing the company from two Rockford mixing facilities to an expanded presence with production locations in Southern Illinois and North Carolina. Bruce then became the Purchasing & Production Manager, managing the day-to-day production and conducting the purchasing for their two Rockford facilities. In 2021, Bruce joined Tanner Industries as the Midwest Territory Manager, covering six states and providing technical support for Ammonia holding tanks.

Bruce Gabel graduated from Auburn High School in 1984 with a High School Diploma. Bruce then attended Rock Valley College and earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS in Business Administration and Management, General. Bruce is currently enrolled at Illinois State University.