Our Sales Team

Steve has more than thirty-three years of knowledge in the chemical handling business. He joined Gilbert and Jones in July of 2024 after a successful career in chemical equipment sales. He holds a Bachelors degree majoring in Marketing from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Steve resides in Westerly, Rhode Island with his wife Laurie. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, photography, and curling during the winter months.

John Gilbert has over 23 years working in sales with his brother George in the metal finishing and the chemical distribution business. Over time John has been active with the AESF, NAMF of New England serving as President and playing an active role on the Board of Directors. In June 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky John received the Presidential Award for the National NASF in recognition of his exemplary Service and Visionary effort at the National level. John is currently serving as Vice President of the Chemical Club of New England. John is passionate about serving his customers and has brought a whole new meaning to the term “customer service”. He lives in Salem, Connecticut with his wife Diane and daughter Paige. In his spare time he’s riding the iron horses with his brothers, working on one of his tractors or volunteering for one of the non-profit organizations in the town of Salem.

Charles (“Chic”) has been with Gilbert and Jones since 1995. He obtained a degree in economics from Hobart College. Chic started his career in the transportation industry with Yellow Freight, starting with sales and then becoming a terminal manager. He leveraged his sales experience to enter the chemical industry. Chic is a past president of the Connecticut Chapter of the NASF and is a member of the Chemical Club of New England. Chic enjoys spending time with his family as well as running and playing golf.

Rich has 19 years in the metal finishing industry. Prior to joining Gilbert and Jones, Rich spent 17 years in a sales and technical services role for MacDermid Incorporated. He covered Connecticut and Long Island. Rich covers the New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania sales areas for Gilbert and Jones. He has a Bachelors degree from the University of Hartford and is married with three children, Brooke, Christopher and Patrick.