All Stork Kelch personnel are based out of the same offices in Dayton, Ohio, which facilitates constant information sharing — a key to the long-term success of Stork Kelch and our principals.
Don Leesman came to Stork Kelch from inside sales with Gates Rubber Company. Don has been with Stork Kelch 26 years. Don started with account responsibility for the central and northern territories of Ohio and Indiana. After growing those territories significantly, Don has taken responsibility for Honda Motor directly, as well as several of the second tier Honda suppliers. Don's current responsibility at Honda encompasses all of North America and he has direct contact with Honda's Kobai and HGT Japan operations, making several trips per year to Japan.
Carey Smith has been with us for just over 10 years and comes to Stork Kelch from Honda of America Mfg Inc. and American Axle. Carey currently covers the central and northern Ohio territories as well as Nissan, Toyota and NUMMI and all Magna Powertrain locations in North America. Carey brings to Stork Kelch a successful and well-versed background in program management and part development with an excellent track record for maturing both Japanese and North American suppliers. In his prior life at Honda, Carey managed several major new programs including the first V6 engine and V6 engine variations built in North America and developed over 15 new suppliers for Honda during his tenure. Carey brings with him not only an extensive network of contacts with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, but their supply base as well.
Carey Smith has been with us for just over 10 years and comes to Stork Kelch from Honda of America Mfg Inc. and American Axle. Carey currently covers the central and northern Ohio territories as well as Nissan, Toyota and NUMMI and all Magna Powertrain locations in North America. Carey brings to Stork Kelch a successful and well-versed background in program management and part development with an excellent track record for maturing both Japanese and North American suppliers. In his prior life at Honda, Carey managed several major new programs including the first V6 engine and V6 engine variations built in North America and developed over 15 new suppliers for Honda during his tenure. Carey brings with him not only an extensive network of contacts with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, but their supply base as well.Brad Stork started working with Champion International Paper as an internal auditor and has been with Stork Kelch for 24 years. Brad currently covers the northern and central Indiana territory, as well as a few selected accounts outside that area. Currently handling two of Stork Kelch's largest accounts, Cummins and Goodrich Aerospace, Brad handles all aspects of these two companies, worldwide for Cummins and all U.S. locations for Goodrich. In addition, Brad covers several second and third tier Japanese and U.S. automotive customers in Indiana.
Brad Stork started working with Champion International Paper as an internal auditor and has been with Stork Kelch for 24 years. Brad currently covers the northern and central Indiana territory, as well as a few selected accounts outside that area. Currently handling two of Stork Kelch's largest accounts, Cummins and Goodrich Aerospace, Brad handles all aspects of these two companies, worldwide for Cummins and all U.S. locations for Goodrich. In addition, Brad covers several second and third tier Japanese and U.S. automotive customers in Indiana.