Management Team

Gary L. Horvath, COO
Mr. Horvath began his employment at Wire Products Company, and subsequently Globe Pipe Hanger Products, in 1976.  Throughout his 43 year career at the Company he has held numerous positions including Industrial Engineering, Production Control Manager, Customer Service Manager, Inside Sales, Sales Manager, Vice President of Sales & Marketing and his present position of COO of the Company.
Gary studied business / marketing in college and has attended many business / marketing seminars during his employment at Wire Products Company and Globe Pipe Hanger Products.

Daniel Mallott, Sales & Marketing Manager
Mr. Mallott is new to Wire Products Company and is taking over Sales & Marketing responsibilities from Mr. Dan Collins. Mr. Mallott has a background in territory sales, marketing and CRM administration in both commercial manufacturing and distribution. Dans strengths include business development, teamwork, product marketing, executing and implementing new policies/procedures & networking. Dan received his BBA from Kent State University with minor in marketing.

Thomas Wolfert, Vice President Quality
Mr. Wolfert has been with Wire Products since 2001, starting as a Quality Engineer. His background is in various industries in Design, Industrial Engineering, Estimating and Quality.
He has developed and implemented Quality Systems for various manufacturers in the Cleveland area. A problem solver by nature,
Tom is a Certified Quality Engineer and a member of the leadership committee of the Cleveland Chapter of ASQ.
Tom graduated in 1986 from Cleveland State University with a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering.

Rick Smolinski, Controller
Mr. Smolinski joined the Company in 2020 as Controller. His responsibilities include all the accounting, financial reporting, administration, bank relations, insurance, purchasing, human resources, management information systems and tax planning.

Rick obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from John Carroll University in 1988 and obtained his CPA certification in 1990.