Executive Officers

Thomas is responsible for the strategic direction of TriMas and its businesses. He joined TriMas in 2016 as the president and chief executive officer, and has more than 25 years of broad industrial experience, having served in several leadership positions at global, multi-billion dollar businesses.

Former positions with TriMas and other firms:

• Metaldyne, LLC: Chief Executive Officer and President
• Metaldyne Performance Group: Co-President and Chief Integration Officer
• AsahiTec: Co-Chief Executive Officer
• Metaldyne Corporation: Chief Executive Officer
• MascoTech: Director of Corporate Development
• TriMas Corporation: Director of Business Development
• Imperial Chemical Industries: Group Leader, Applications Development Engineer

Board of Directors:

• Currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ametek, Inc.
• Previously served on the following Board of Directors:
  • Unifrax LLC
  • Continental Structural Plastics
  • Wolverine Tube, Inc.
  • Asahi Tec

Education and Training:

• Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.

Scott leads the finance function of TriMas, and in this capacity is responsible for financial planning, external and internal reporting, information technologies, business analysis, financial policies, cash and debt management, and tax. Scott joined TriMas in May of 2021.

Former Positions:

• Riveron: Managing Director, Recovery & Transformation Services
• Ernst & Young: Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services
• Additional roles at McKinsey & Company, AlixPartners and PriceWaterhouse

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Marketing, and a minor in Political Science from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Jodi is responsible for supporting the Company and its businesses on all legal, compliance, governance, intellectual property, M&A, litigation, real estate, and employee-related matters. Jodi joined TriMas in 2010.

Former Positions:

• TriMas: Deputy General Counsel & Associate General Counsel
• Reed Smith LLP: Attorney

Education and Training:

• Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia
• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

 

Jill is responsible for supporting the Company and its businesses on all compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition and human resource matters. Jill joined TriMas in 2009.

Former Positions:

• TriMas: Director of Compensation and Benefits
• Behr America: Manager of Benefits, Compensation, Human Resources Systems
• Ceridian: Account Manager

Education and Training:

• Master of Business Administration in Managing Manufacturing Operations from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan
• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP)