Phil Chrisman

Experience

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  Chrisman Family Farms

  Jan 1986 - Oct 1999

  Farmer/Salesman

  I grew up on a diversified farm in Knoxville, Iowa that had hogs, cattle, corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Growing up on a farm is a great way to develop a very strong work ethic. It also gives you the opportunity to work at a fairly young age. I had a strong mechanical ability at a very young age. During my college years I worked on the farm during the summers and several weekends, After graduating from Iowa State University I stayed on the farm with my brother and father. From 1991 - 1999 I ran a DeKalb seed dealership along with farming. My strengths were mechanical aptitude, agronomy and sales. From 1992 - 1998 I served as a Soil Conservation Commissioner for Marion County Iowa. In 1999 I felt like our farming operation simply wasn't large enough to support 3 families, so I left the farm to work for Vermeer Corporation. Show less

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  Vermeer Manufacturing

  Nov 1999 - Jan 2016

  I ran the Arkansas/Oklahoma Territory as a stretch assignment while the regular Territory Manager was called overseas with his Army Reserve unit. I was to spend 50% of my time in the Territory and 50% in the office. I traveled to the Territory much more than 50% of the time. During my time as the TM, the region came out of severe drought, and actually had record rainfall during spring/summer 2007. Sales in the region were up 50% over 2006. The Territory started 2007 with an equipment deficit, and I worked diligently to get equipment shipped from the factory and from other Territories to meet the unexpected demand. Show less

  • Product Manager

    Nov 2009 - Jan 2016

  • Product Specialist

    Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

  • Product Specialist

    Apr 2002 - Aug 2006

  • International Product Specialist

    Nov 1999 - Apr 2002
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  Weiler

  Sept 2017 - now

  Managing the rock drill and mixer product lines Managed weld, paint and assembly of MTV manufacturing along with Product Manager responsibilities for the mixer line

  • Product Manager - Rock Drills

    May 2018 - now

  • Product Manager - Mixer Systems

    May 2016 - now

  • Special Projects Manager

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Interim Production Manager

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2018