Boschert USA has curated a dedicated team of applications engineers, trainers, technicians and service professionals to counsel and support customers throughout the lifetime of their machines. The Boschert USA team will be with you every step of the way – developing strategies for your application; detailing, developing and delivering your purchase; providing orientation and training; and delivering long-term service and care.
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Greg came to the machine tool business more than 40 years ago as the local Boschert dealer. He acquired Boschert from the original US importer in 2002 and the company has since grown steadily in sales and product offerings – currently representing five exceptional European machinery brands in North America. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Business with degrees in marketing and management.
Chief Executive Officer
Tim joined Boschert USA in 2015 with a focus on sales and service for the PBT and Picot lines at Boschert USA. He is an expert in bending and sheet metal fabrication technologies. As the Owner and CEO of Boschert USA, Tim is fostering progress and prioritizing our focus on finding the best solutions for our customers. He works with engineers, managers and business leaders to develop production strategies and equipment applications for manufacturing companies across North America. Tim earned a BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.
Chief Operating Officer
Before joining the Boschert USA team in 2025, Alex managed an Industrial Construction division at a national electrical contractor. Using his experiences from his past career, he has a focus on supporting and growing the Boschert USA team to better assist our growing customer base, while maintaining the history of detail-oriented and long-term relationship building Boschert has cultivated over the past 20+ years . In addition to managing operations, Alex is also the sales lead for the Stierli-Bieger brand at Boschert USA. Alex is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with degrees in Biological Systems and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
Sales Manager
Joe joined Boschert USA in late 2023 and serves as the first point of contact for customers looking for machines, spare parts, or answers to their technical questions. Joe manages Boschert's parts inventory supply chain, coordinates international and domestic shipments, and manages sales of Boschert’s notching machine products. Joe is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and has built experience from working in a variety of industries focusing on sales, project coordination and business management.
National Service Manager
With 40+ years of application and programming experience, John is Boschert USA’s go-to resource for supporting our full portfolio of fabrication equipment. He joined the organization in 2002 as our first full-time employee. John has served in a variety of engineering roles and has a vast knowledge of machine tools, software, and complex manufacturing systems. John has a degree in mechanical engineering and tool design.
Sales Manager
With nearly 30 years of metal fabricating machinery experience, Jeff brings focus and expertise to his support of the Boschert Gizelis line of press brakes and shears. Following his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Jeff went to Ackerman Johnson/Simpson Strong Tie, where he compiled test data and collaborated with chemists and engineers to improve testing protocols through design changes and fixturing on mechanical and chemical concrete anchors used in product safety specifications worldwide. He spent a good part of his career in outside sales for Award Machinery, a Chicago-based metal fabricating machine representative. While there, Jeff designed and fabricated custom tooling and machinery for a variety of clients and gained experience in PLC programming, machinery integration and process improvement.
Applications Engineer
As an applications and service engineer for Boschert USA since 2017, Mike is our go-to technician and engineer for the Boschert and Stierli brands. He is responsible for providing our customers with successful production solutions, remote and in person troubleshooting and repairs, and machine commissioning and training. He can usually be found on shop floors, at a computer, or on the phone with customers providing demonstrations, helpful guidance and solutions to complex manufacturing problems, or software training and service. Mike has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Application Engineer
Harshit joined Boschert USA in 2025 as an Application Engineer. He is responsible for ensuring our customer’s service and technical inquiries are answered and addressed in an accurate and timely manner. His responsibilities include executing production time studies, reviewing and developing efficient manufacturing strategies, and assisting Boschert customers with service, installation and training needs. Harshit graduated from University of California - San Diego with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in controls and robotics.
Service Technician
Adam has 25 years of experience managing construction and service projects, servicing networks and supervising parts and inventory programs. Before joining the Boschert USA team, he managed stock inventory, ordered parts, and handled phone and email issues from customers at Laundy Concepts. Before that, he served as head service technician at Card Concepts where he was a trainer and technician for network and mechanical systems. He initially gained experience as a project coordinator in construction, specializing in labor allocation, code enforcement and budget management. Adam has an associate degree from the College of DuPage.
International Sales Manager and Co-Managing Director, Boschert Gmbh
Over the past 40 years, Manuel has worked his way to the top from his first job as an apprentice in the Boschert GmbH workshop in 1980. He has worked in virtually every part of the Boschert organization, moving into sales, then leading international sales and now as managing director. Manuel manages the international sales team while also creating a vision for the future of Boschert’s growth in people, new products and facilities.
Managing Director, Stierli-Bieger
As managing director, Thomas is actively involved with the engineering team and supports global sales every day. He began his practical education at an early age, as a construction metal structure apprentice, working while attending intermediate school. He attended an applied science school, studying mechanical engineering for four years. He later pursued an additional education credential in finance and management. Thomas stepped into the role of CEO at Stierli-Bieger when he was 27 years old and three years later took over the business from his father.
President, Boschert-Gizelis
Vagelis serves as general manager of Gizelis SA, a specialty manufacturing machinery company in the sheet metal industry. He also is founder and CEO of Gizelis Robotics SA which provides automation system solutions for a variety of manufacturing sectors. Gizelis SA, which exports its products to 55 countries around the world, provides a full range of modern and innovative products developed through continuous research and innovation. Vagelis is a leader in a variety of professional organizations in Greece supporting the country’s industrial and production sectors. He has a business degree from the University of La Verne California which is complemented by an executive education program from Harvard Business School.
Sales Director International, PBT AG
Eric has served as PBT’s international sales director since April 2019, responsible for opening new markets around the world by establishing and supporting local sales and distribution partners. Prior to joining PBT, Eric served in several positions where he planned and implemented sales promotion, marketing, purchasing and product range design for Swiss national and international partner networks. Before serving in the Swiss Army, Eric was an elite international road racing cyclist and represented the sport as an athlete, through culture immersion programs and as a branch manager for cycling equipment manufacturers. He also completed a four-year apprenticeship as an agricultural machinery mechanic.
President, AMB Picot
Grégory has served as general manager of AMB Picot, a global leader in the manufacture of bending machinery, since he acquired it in 2008. Previously, Grégory was program manager for Audi and VW turbo charger development at Honeywell Corp, where he launched its R5, V6, V8, V10 and V12 TDI turbo-charged engines. He also served as a quality manager in the heavy fan industry at Solyvent Ventec. He has a Masters-of-Science in engineering and management from Ensta Lyon.
CEO, PBT AG
Philipp has served as PBT AG’s CEO since December 2021, utilizing his expertise in product innovation and business development. Prior to PBT, Philipp served as General Manager of SKIDATA Malaysia and previously held team lead roles in product research and development. He has degree in Business Administration and master’s in Business Administration and Economics.
With exceptional machinery and a commitment to customer service, make Boschert USA the first stop in your search for fabricating machinery.
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