Jim Rowell serves as President of Northern Stamping Inc. He brings more than 35 years of manufacturing leadership experience spanning both public and private sector organizations.

Jim built the foundation of his career during a 26-year tenure at Parker Hannifin, where he consistently delivered strong operational and financial performance. He spent 13 years as a senior operations executive with global responsibility, leading complex international manufacturing organizations and developing deep expertise in scaling operations, driving efficiency, and executing within the rigorous standards of a global public company.

In addition to his public company experience, Jim has held senior leadership positions within family-owned manufacturing businesses. He is recognized for his ability to improve productivity, scale operations, and build collaborative, high-performing cultures. His leadership style blends strategic vision with a hands-on approach, enabling organizations to achieve both immediate results and long-term stability.

Throughout his career, Jim has developed extensive global operations experience across a wide range of technical platforms and end markets. He possesses deep knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems and has managed complex, multi-site manufacturing footprints worldwide. As a general management executive, he is skilled in aligning people, processes, and systems to strengthen organizational performance and health.