LEADERSHIP

Paul has a degree in Machine Technology from Century College. He was hired by Wilson Tool in 1987 and has held various positions within the company. In 2001 Paul became the VP of Operations for Wilson Tool Inc., and was promoted to President of New Business Development in 2013. Paul belongs to the North American Punch Manufacturers Association (NAPMA) of which he was president in 2009. He was also a member of the Paradigm Group, an executive manufacturing group focused on Lean Manufacturing.

Outside of Wilson Tool, Paul enjoys family activities, traveling, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and other sports. He also owns a hobby farm and enjoys spending time with family and friends at his cabin.

Soon after Chris was hired by Wilson Tool in 1992, he helped create the first manufacturing engineering department and was the project manager of the SAP implementation. He became the VP of Operations in 2002 and was promoted to President in 2013. Chris received his degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State and an MBA in Finance with an emphasis in Venture Capitalism from the University of St. Thomas.

Chris is most proud of being part of a management team that has helped inspire a continuous improvement culture at Wilson Tool and helped to make a good company become even better. He is also pleased to have been involved in the expansion of Wilson Tool’s international presence by helping in the addition of manufacturing facilities in China, Canada, and Brazil.

Chris is very active. He enjoys hiking, fishing, and skiing among other activities while also reading a good book at the end of the day. He and his wife Camille have three children: Austin, Connor and Lauren. Chris enjoys watching his kids go through the college experience and explore new opportunities in life.

Jason joined Wilson Tool in April 2024 as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With a career spanning over 25 years in prominent global corporations, he brings a wealth of expertise in marketing, strategy, commercialization, product lifecycle management, and business development. Known for his keen focus on customer needs and market dynamics, Jason is poised to lead Wilson Tool into its next phase of growth.

Jason graduated from the Indiana University, Kelley School of Business with a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and New Venture/Business Development, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Management, and International Business, enhancing his insight into global market dynamics and marketing excellence.

Outside of work, Jason enjoys spending time skiing, playing tennis, golfing, and traveling with his wife and three daughters. When not cheering on his daughters from the sidelines (dance, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer) he also enjoys the outdoors and hunting.

Michael ‘Mick’ brings more than 22 years of tooling industry experience to Wilson Tool International, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving growth in international markets. In his current role, Mick works closely with Wilson Tool’s three European entities — Ltd, PASS, and ToolsPress — to manage the growing complexity of European operations and reinforce the company’s commitment to its regional customers and team members.

Mick earned his degree in Management Finance from Syracuse University. Prior to his higher education, he served in the German Army and completed an apprenticeship in Advertising. Mick’s deep industry roots began at his family’s business, PASS Stanztechnik AG, where he started in the Controlling department before ascending to the role of CEO. He is most proud of his work leading that team to maintain a strong, market-leading company through periods of scaling and operational change.

Outside of work, Mick values time spent with his family and friends, especially with his daughter in his hometown of Salzburg or by the lake. A passionate traveler, he enjoys exploring new destinations and has a strong affinity for sports cars and motorsports. Mick also enjoys playing golf, though his busy schedule often limits his time on the course.