The Team

Kiyoshi is an accomplished business professional with over 25 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and sales management. He has a proven track record of analytical problem-solving, multi-departmental engagement, and executing strategic process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and drive organizational growth.

With over 20 years of experience in the functional hardware industry, Chris Bommer has a distinguished record of success, overseeing Inside Sales and Customer Service teams, achieving and exceeding company targets, and strategically enhancing profitability. Chris Bommer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team, making him an invaluable asset in our pursuit of excellence in sales and customer satisfaction. His leadership skills and proven track record align perfectly with our company’s vision and goals.

Jim Watson leads the team responsible for sourcing and qualifying vendors. His key focus is to produce the best possible products to meet the exacting demands of customers. Jim started working for Comtrad in 1980 alongside the founders, and he has developed a keen understanding of every aspect of the sourcing business, from logistics to warehousing to customer service. Over the years, he has been instrumental in forging strong strategic partnerships with customers. He also provides support to the sales and operations teams to ensure all sourced product orders are manufactured to the highest standards, shipped on time and result in satisfied customers.

Michael Wilkerson is Vice President and General Manager. Michael brings to Comtrad over 20 years of management experience and 10 years of executive management within the woodworking industry. He leads all commercial activity for Comtrad Strategic Sourcing as well as general management. Michael is building and leading the strategy to expand the team and our network to exponentially grow the business for Comtrad standard products and custom solutions.

John McMonagle specializes in product development, training and distributor development for Comtrad’s Distribution Hardware business. He has over 30 years of industry experience in kitchen design and functional hardware sales with industry leading companies including Grass America. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Cabinet Makers Association. John brings vast experience and a wealth of knowledge to further the company’s rapid growth as a supplier to the hardware distribution industry, including launching new products, expanding existing markets and opening new ones.