Richard L. Howe

The Knotts Company, Inc.

On Jul 30, 2014

Rick Howe’s career reflects a steady persistence in the pursuit of excellence. From his modest start at The Knotts Company as a sales trainee, through his assumption of the top spot and acquisition of the firm, he has maintained a laser-beam focus on providing value to customers.

As a student of the sales profession, Rick has led by example, methodically seeking new knowledge and its pragmatic application to real-world challenges. The result? The transformation of a typical industrial distributor focused on moving product, into a team of trusted advisors constantly improving the productivity and financial performance of its business partners.

He has quietly become recognized as an innovator in the automation and motion control industry. His insight and advice is sought out not only by customers, but also by peers and colleagues in other industries. Not surprisingly, he credits his own success to the counsel provided to him by these same executives and professionals.

Rick also brings the same philosophy to his personal life. He and his wife of 35 years, Sherry, have raised an engineer/business manager, a Navy Lieutenant and a US Marine. They are both just learning how to be outstanding grandparents.

“We’ll continue to work toward improving the performance of our business partners with industry leading products, services and dedicated, knowledgeable people,” says Howe. “Slowing down is not an option!”

 

VITAL STATS

Education 

• BS Marketing, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Years with Firm

• 35 years

Awards

• Salesman of the Year 1984-1987

Affiliations

• Association for High Technology Distribution, Fluid Power Distributors Association, FPDA Board of Directors 1993-1996

Contact Info

Richard L. Howe
President & CEO

350 Snyder Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: 908-464-4800
Fax: 908-464-7747

Website: www.knottsco.com
Twitter: @howerick
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rickhowe