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MEET OUR TEAM
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Mr. Robert Dorfman is the President/CEO of the American Wire Group (AWG). He is an effective leader qualified by over 30 years in the electrical wire & cable industry. Mr. Dorfman’s record of success in both product management and ecommerce business development has helped AWG’s customers improve profitability and increase inventory turns through innovative technology solutions, strong personal relationships and successful business strategies. Prior to starting the American Wire Group in 2001, Mr. Dorfman was the president of King Wire, Inc in Chicago and owner of King Wire and Cable in New York. |
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Mr. Norm Russell, VP Sales & Marketing at AWG, has 27 years experience in Utility Cable engineering, sales & management. Prior to AWG he has worked at Okonite, Pirelli and CM Cable (now CME), in distribution management, strategic sourcing, manufacturing and business development. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, supply chain management, spend analysis, procurement, sales and marketing management, organizational and management analytics, quality management, product management/design, budget and financial management. Mr. Russell has in depth market knowledge of electrical utilities, primary metals industry, federal government, state and local government, mining and mass transit industries. Mr. Russell has been in executive management positions and dealt with international companies for 25 years and has successfully started and operated a company participating in the electrical wire and cable industry. |
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Mr. Michael Dorfman is the VP/General Manager of American Wire Group, and joined the team in 2003. Mr. Dorfman’s specializes in sales and marketing to AWG’s utility customers and manages vendor alliance programs. He continues to successfully expand marketing efforts to existing customers and implements programs to grow business through multiple business development channels. Michael graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in marketing and finance. |
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Mr. Joshua Dorfman is the Sales Manager of American Wire Group and joined the team in 2007. Mr. Dorfman is responsible for supporting AWG’s domestic and international customers in the utility, renewable and OEM markets. His areas of expertise include business development, sales and marketing management, corporate risk analysis and quality management. Joshua graduated from George Washington University’s School of Business and Public Management in Washington D.C. with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in corporate finance and international marketing and with a degree in Spanish communications. |
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| Mr. M. Shawn Foss, Renewable Energy Manager at AWG, joined the group in 2008. Mr. Foss’ experience within the Wire and Cable Industry spans 26 years in sales, sales management, product management and marketing management with focus in the utility industry, pulp and paper industry, oil and gas industry and wind energy. Mr. Foss has held senior management positions for the past 14 years. Prior to AWG he has worked for Prysmian, Dekoron and Okonite. Mr. Foss graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in industrial distribution and subsequently completed Columbia University’s Marketing Management Program. |
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