Management Team

 

 

 

Bob Tanaka

President

 

Founder of Martan, Inc, 20 years ago. Over 25 years experience in direct OEM sales, distribution, and electronic representation. Well known industry veteran and spokesman for the representative community. BS Business Administration - University of Illinois.

 

Chad Kolowrat

Vice President Sales

 

Over 10 years experience calling on the largest electronic design companies in the Midwest.  Valuable experience working for a distributor prior to joining Martan. BSEE - Marquette University.

 

 

Colette Schaefer

Vice President Operations

 

Extensive industry experience working as distribution manager, outside sales, and inside sales for Martan and for local distributors. Over 10 years experience working at Martan.  Handles sales and operational issues within Martan.

 

 

 

Operating Philosophy

 

We are a Team

Martan has created a supportive business family environment in order to allow everyone to excel. Everyone's contribution is important and considered when making company decisions. Most importantly, everyone learns from each other by discussing their opportunities, providing internal training, and developing skills outside the workplace.

 

Lead by Example

The management team continues to call on customers, write contact reports, submit monthly reports, etc. Hands on experience is the best way to create leadership skills. Hands on experience also fosters ideas on how to improve procedures and what technology improvements to implement.

 

Integrity

No employee is ever allowed to compromise integrity. This steadfast commitment applies to customer interactions, relationships with principals, and also dealing with fellow employees. Martan values the long service record that we have maintained with our principals and employees.

 

Technology Leadership

Since its inception, Martan has always been a leader in representing the finest and best technology solutions to our customers. Internally, Martan provides regular product training opportunities to our salespeople to keep them fresh and up to date on current product offerings.  Martan also utilizes specialized software to track all of our opportunities.

About Us

History

 

Martan was founded in 1986 on the idea that the Midwest needed a high quality manufacturing representative firm that was dedicated to not only serving the engineering community, but also dedicated to the principals that it represented. Twenty years later, Martan continues to provide this service in the Midwest.