Meet Our Leaders

At Justrite Safety Group, our executive team is driven by a shared commitment to revolutionize safety standards and challenge the status quo. Through continuous progress and innovation, we leverage the power of science and technology to create cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety and protect lives.

Ankush Kumar

Chief Executive Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 20+ years of manufacturing industry experience driving innovation and growth
  • Former President at SPX Cooling Technologies and partner at McKinsey & Company
  • A results-oriented executive with a track record of consistently delivering above industry growth for global manufacturing businesses

Ben Walczak

Vice President, Legal & General Counsel

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 10+ years of broad legal experience


  • Former Associate General Counsel at Regal Rexnord and The Doe Run Company


  • Embodies customer service and integrity by keeping both internal and external customers top of mind

Bob Mather

Chief Operating Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with over 20+ years of experience in operational excellence and advanced manufacturing in the industry
  • Former Vice President at Stanley Black & Decker and leader at Georgia-Pacific


  • Embodies our desire for employee engagement and development

John Glavin

Chief Financial Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 15+ years of CFO, Controller, and finance leadership experiences
  • Former finance leader at GEON Performance Solutions and Stanley Black & Decker


  • Embodies our commitment to excellence and integrity

Kevin McGuigan

Chief Commercial Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with over 22 years of commercial experience at 3M
  • Former Global Business Unit Vice President; Vice President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia; and Vice President of the Personal Safety Division
  • Passionately focused on engaging employees, customers, and distributors to maximize mutual growth potential

Larry Brand

Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 25+ years of broad Human Resources leadership experiences
  • Former CHRO at Elkay Manufacturing and Sparton Corporation


  • Connects people strategy to business strategy

Steve Cason

EVP of Sales

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 20+ years of broad sales experiences


  • Former sales leader at Fluke Corporation and Hach Company


  • Passionate about voice of customer and customer service excellence

Tom Grooms

Chief Technology Officer

  • Leads Justrite Safety Group with 25+ years of IT, computer science, and telecommunication experiences
  • Former IT leader at CF Industries, Valspar, and Medtronic
  • Embodies our desire for teamwork and collaboration