ALLIANCE SPECIALTIES
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ALLIANCE LASER SALES
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THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
WAUCONDA, ILLINOIS | 265 Industrial Drive, 60084 | (847) 487-1945
JOHN DEMAKIS
President
Contact Info:847.344.6567 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I am the all knowing problem solver. I am your go to guy to make sure that things happen and get done on time.
What I do in my free time:
I am always on the look out for cool old things. Flea markets, antique shops, the older and dirtier the better.
DOUG NIGGEMANN
Vice President
Contact Info:847.514.2242 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I’m a second generation Mold Maker. I’ve been around mold making all my life, working with my dad in his shop. Now I’m using all of my experience to help build Alliance Laser Sales. I know where the weld should go and where it shouldn’t go. In another words, I understand and speak mold making fluently.
What I do in my free time:
I enjoy fishing, snowmobiling, and outdoors in general. Most importantly I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my beautiful wife and daughter.
TONY DEMAKIS
Director of Sales and Marketing
Contact Info:
847.650.3282 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
Create an environment that allows everyone on our team to achieve our collective and individual goals. From developing sales and marketing opportunities to promoting our company culture, my main objective is to make a positive impact on the people around me.
What I do in my free time:
If I am not at work, or at the gym, I spend a good bit of time at my church working with the youth group, and children’s ministry. My favorite though is anything with my wife and kiddos.
KIRBY JEDNACHOWSKI
Alliance Specialties Sales / Project Manager
Contact Info:847.417.1123 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
To lead by example. Since my first day with the company in October of 1990 I’ve always strived to do my best for two reasons, self pride and to help the company’s quality reputation. Between quoting polishing work, inspecting components and delegating projects, I enjoy every aspect of the daily tasks that come along with being the superintendent of Alliance Specialties.
What I do in my free time:
Outside of work, being with my family is the most important thing to me. Free time is spent playing with my daughter Olivia and catching up on the day with my wife Gina. You can also find me in the Health Club, playing Hockey and enjoying the occasional round of Golf with friends and family.
CHRISTOPHER DEMAKIS
Alliance Specialties Sales / Project Manager
Contact Info:
847.493.9716 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
As project manager I oversee the everyday jobs that come through Alliance Specialties and ensure that they are finished to the customers specs on-time. As for being a sales associate, I truly believe in being there for my customer as a partner no matter the size of job.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I truly enjoy the outdoors whether it be fishing, hunting, camping or just being around family friends.
IAN CAVANAUGH
Alliance Specialties Sales / Project Manager
Contact Info:
847.970.1993 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I enjoy recreational sports along with most physical activity along with relaxing with my dogs and spending as much time with fiancé as possible!
RICK HENDRY
Laser Welding Foreman
Contact Info:847.901.2247 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I organize and coordinate incoming laser welding jobs. I also manage the shop floor to ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner.
In my freetime:
I enjoy playing rec sports and fishing.
JASON WALLEN
Laser Engraving Shop Manager
Contact Info:
847.487.1945 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I receive and coordinate incoming laser engraving jobs. I also process, quote, and oversee the completion of all laser engraving jobs.
In my freetime:
I like to spend as much time as possible with my dog. I fill in whatever time is left with playing guitar, video games, watching terrible movies, and generally making an a** out of myself.
JERRY JANCZAK
Hot Runner System Specialist
Contact Info:224.358.8884 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I’ve been Involved with molding and mold making all my life. I slowly transitioned into the hot runner side of the business working for other hot runner cleaning company’s. Then I started my own company at the very wrong time and now I’m working with Alliance. We offer a complete 24 hr mold and hot runner service from laser welding, polishing, laser engraving, and chrome plating all in one location. Call me if you need help with a hot runner.
What I do in my free time:
Spending time with my wife, my family and most important my grand children.
MIKE ZENDER
Mold Maintenance Shop Manager
Contact Info:
847.487.1945 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I assist customers reach optimum performance from their molds, by servicing molds, from preventative maintenance to repairing mold issues.
What I do in my free time:
I enjoy spending time with my family be it camping, boating, or just hanging out. Also I enjoy riding and restoring my old Harley Davidson.
KAREN DEMAKIS
Accounts Receivable / Accounting
Contact Info:847.487.1945 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I handle the accounting needs for Alliance Laser Sales. Having been around since the beginning has allowed me to be part of everything related to the office.
What I do in my free time:
I am a family first person. To me nothing is better than spending time with my grandchildren doing absolutely anything that they want. Play dinosaurs, dolls, read or just cuddle on the couch.
JESSICA DEAN
Office Manager / Accounting
Contact Info:847.487.1945 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I handle accounts payables, payroll, HR, and help to keep things running smooth in the front offices.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I enjoy staying active by being silly with my kids, making memories with my husband, or burning energy in the gym.
ABBY GRILLO
Alliance Laser Administrative Assistant
Contact Info:
847.487.1945 ext: 222 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I keep all incoming and outgoing jobs organized for Alliance Laser. My job consists of collecting PO’s, invoicing, shipping, accounts receivable, providing packing lists, and inventory.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I like to go to the gym, go to concerts, travel, or just be lazy and watch movies on the couch with my cat.
VANESSA FIORITO
Alliance Specialties Administrative Assistant
Contact Info:
847.487.1945 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I keep all incoming and outgoing jobs organized for Alliance Specialties. I am also in charge of invoicing out all of our projects. If you are ever in need of a purchase order, quote, delivery receipt or invoice, I am your go-to girl.
What I do in my free time:
Relax and spend as much time with my family as possible. I also enjoy a variety of DIY projects, and love putting my creative side to use.
JEREMY WILLINGHAM
Laser R&D Engineer
Contact Info:
224.360.9679 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
My job is to do what I’m told to the best of my ability. That normally consists of quoting laser engraving jobs, laser engraving project management, running laser engraving jobs through, quality control, designing new products, laser engraver training, and customer relations.
What I do in my free time:
Sleep, shower, feed myself, commute, go to school, spend time with family, do yard work and other fun chores around the house, and working on myself to be a better person. That is when I’m not sitting around being lazy…
MIKE YOUNGLOVE
Alliance Laser Equipment Sales
Contact Info:
815.477.1332 Ext. 102 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
My role at Alliance is to sell our Laser Welding and Laser Engraving equipment.
What I do in my free time:
I enjoy spending time with my family, anything that has to do with sports both participating and watching, meeting new people, going to concerts, watching movies and hanging with my pup.
JOE WAGNER
Alliance Laser Sales General Manager
Contact Info:
815.477.1332 Ext. 101 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
My main objective is to facilitate the operational goals of our Production and Sales Divisions as desired. I work to create an environment of mutual respect and corroboration amongst our workforce. Working alongside Administration, Sales, Engineering, and Technical Staff to provide the best service and equipment for our customers. We are always working together to improve our offerings and find solutions that are valuable to the marketplace.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I enjoy visiting with family and friends, fine dining, a nice bottle of red wine. I also like to golf when I can find the time.
STEVE GRILLO
Alliance California Shop Manager
Contact Info:
909.920.9675 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
My role at Alliance is to make sure all of the work we do is completed correctly and within a timely manner. I also am in charge of customer relations, as well being the lead Tig welder.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I like to be outdoors. From hanging out at the beach or off-roading in the mountains. I like to gather up a group of friends to go camping and to go riding in the desert.
IVETTE NASELLO
Alliance California Administrative Assistant
Contact Info:
909.920.9675 | Email
My Role at Alliance:
I handle office tasks such as filing jobs, invoicing, generating reports, emails, answer and direct phone calls, maintaining office supply inventories, resolve administrative problems and inquiries, pick-up and drop-off services, and keeping the office clean for our customers.
What I do in my free time:
In my free time I enjoy time with my husband. I like to go to baseballs games, go to theme parks, and enjoy going on road trips!
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