A native of Pickens County, Gary has over 20 years of Sales Experience with more than 15 years at various levels of sales management, sales training and leadership development. He is highly skilled and experienced in recruiting, assessing and onboarding new employees, training, coaching, holding accountable, and talent management. Gary also trained, coached and mentored sales leaders and managers. Prior to Sandler Training, the majority of Gary's career was spent with Shire Pharmaceuticals where his roles included Senior Regional Director Sales, Regional Director, corporate trainer and sales representative. Prior to Shire Gary was in a sales leadership and a sales role with Premiere Technologies, he started his corporate career, "carrying the bag", with IKON. He was a highly recognized and awarded performer while at each organization. Gary is also a veteran of the US Army, he served proudly in the 82nd Airborne Parachute Infantry, He holds a BS from Lander. After a few job moves around the country, Gary and his wife Crystal now live on a farm in Pickens. They are the proud parents of sons, Casey and Jackson. He is active on local volunteer boards and a former elder in the Presbyterian Church. When not working he enjoys the outdoors, fishing, improving wildlife habitat and training his two Wirehaired Pointers.

“Sandler training is working and I barely have a moment to spare. I can’t even begin to describe the difference in my sales life. I have control, I have confidence, and I have a measurable system. I’ve set more appointments with less calls than ever before. I’ve lost almost all my cold call anxiety. Being able to pick up the phone, dial a prospect, and not be afraid or feel like I have to ask permission to do my job - that alone is worth its weight in gold.

Sandler is the best buying decision I have ever made.”

Alexis L. Evans, Business Development Executive
Manifest Solutions