Meet the Team

This is our team—a lot of smiling happy people who work hard to provide you with the best in class molded components and assemblies.

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Meet the Team
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Leadership Team

Company owner Pete Wolf

President and CEO

Pete Wolf

Phone: (763) 450-5505

Email: pwolf@robinsonrubber.com

Joining Date : 2016

BIO

Pete joined Robinson Rubber in 2016 as the Engineering Manager. Over the years he held the position as Co-President and purchased the company in 2022.

Before becoming part of Robinson, Pete accumulated over 13 years of experience in the medical device industry, holding senior-level engineering positions. In these roles, he supervised six diverse manufacturing lines that supported molding operations, sterilization, a transducer line, and the top-level heart failure assembly lines. Pete is the holder of five U.S. patents for medical devices and materials. His motivation lies in assisting people, both within his business and in a broader context, through problem-solving and innovation. Outside of Robinson, Pete finds enjoyment in outdoor activities with family and friends, including hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, and any sport that involves water.

General manager Jeff Gust

General Manager

JEFF Gust

Phone: (763) 450-5492

Email: jgust@robinsonrubber.com

Joining Date: 2022

BIO

In 2022, Jeff assumed the role of General Manager at Robinson Rubber.

Before joining Robinson, Jeff accumulated over 30 years of experience in medical device contract manufacturing. During this time, he held technical and leadership positions in both engineering and manufacturing. His areas of focus included New Product Development, Production Operations, Continuous Improvement, Employee Development, and the integration of new technologies. Beyond his professional commitments, Jeff finds enjoyment in spending time with family and friends, engaging in various projects, and participating in outdoor activities.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Holly Hartshorn

Phone: (763) 450-5503

Email: hhartshorn@robinsonrubber.com

Joining Date: 2023

BIO

Holly joined Robinson Rubber in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions.

Prior to joining Robinson, Holly was Sales and Marketing Director of UltiMed, Inc. where she oversaw the company’s rapid expansion through new product and business development. Named as one of the ‘top 100 women in business excellence’ in 2020 by Drug Store News, Hartshorn brings an honesty-first, transparent, and enthusiastic approach to every customer interaction. Apart from Robinson, she is obsessed with all things dogs, coffee, games, and spending quality time with family and friends, including her two goldendoodles, Bubba & Ryder.

 

Engineering manger Zach Eckhoff

Engineering Manager

Zach Eckhoff

Phone: (763) 450-5504

Email: zeckhoff@robinsonrubber.com

Joining Date: 2021

BIO

In 2021, Zach assumed the role of Engineering Manager at Robinson Rubber.

With 13 years of experience in New Product Development, he previously worked at a contract Medical Device Manufacturer specializing in long-term implantable silicone and plastic components. Zach’s primary focus lies in leading a team to implement challenging molded products, automation, manufacturing processes, and equipment to deliver top-notch molded rubber parts. His driving force is the constant pursuit of process improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and new ideas. Beyond his professional role at Robinson, Zach engages in diverse hobbies that satisfy his curiosity, love of learning, and open-mindedness. These activities range from crafting pyrotechnic displays to organizing and planning isolated trips into northern Minnesota. Remarkably, these varied interests contribute to creative problem-solving in the seemingly unrelated field of molded rubber parts.