Tom Rookus

Tom Rookus has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Tom started their career in 1985 at BuhlerPrince, IdraPrince, and Prince Machine, where they held various roles as a Sales Engineer, Customer Service Manager, and Field Services Engineer. In 1997, they joined FRECH USA as a Product Manager for Cold Chamber Machinery. In 1999, they established their own company, Rookus Industrials Sales & Service, Inc., where they served as the Owner until 2006. Following that, they worked as a Regional Sales Manager at BuhlerPrince, IdraPrince, and Prince Machine until 2017. From 2017 to 2023, Tom served as the VP of Sales and Customer Service at BuhlerPrince. Currently, they hold the position of President at Traverse City Products, LLC.

Tom Rookus attended Michigan Technological University from 1983 to 1985, where they obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. Later, from 1990 to 1995, they attended Davenport University, where they pursued studies in Business Administration and Management, with no specified degree obtained.