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Gavin Wasko
Regional Sales Manager
Gavin has been with the Starn family of Companies since 2012. He started on the shop floor, operating manual grinders, and wire EDMs. He then switched to Sales & Marketing and is now the Sales Manager. Gavin has completed several leadership and sales courses. He enjoys golfing, being outside, and all things related to sports.
Sam Meyers
Regional Sales Manager
Sam has been with the Starn family of Companies since 2018. He began as an assembly technician, then switched to Sales & Marketing, and is now the Marketing Manager. Sam spent 6 years in the military, serving as an Infantry Squad Leader in the United States Marine Corps, and holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and International Business. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his wife and son.
Willow Peterman
Controller/Partner
Willow has been with the Starn Family of Companies for 9 years, beginning as a co-op student. She went through training in every department for the first 3 years, learning the shop floor and the basic functions of machines. In 2016 she moved into an administrative position and in 2017 moved into her current position. Willow is involved with multiple committees in the industry, most of which support community and academic outreach for today’s youth.
Greg Wasko
Executive VP/Partner
Greg has been in the industry over 30 years and began his career with Starn in 2001. He began as the Program Manager for Starn Commodities Group before becoming Vice President of Starn Tool and Mecal by Starn. Greg is involved in, and serves on the boards of, numerous industry committees and has most recently completed his presidential term for the local NWPA NTMA. Greg also recently received the William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training from the National Tooling and Machining Association.
Bill Starn
CEO
Bill has been around the shop his whole life. After high school, he worked at PPG as a laborer. He had several jobs in Erie as a carpenter, cabinet maker, foundry worker, and gas station manager. Bill joined Starn Tool in 1973 as an apprentice toolmaker. After graduation, he was promoted to Foreman, and VP of mfg. Bill purchased Starn Tool in 1992 from his father and since has grown Starn Tool as well as the Starn Family of Companies. He will be celebrating his 50th anniversary in 2023.
