Tambra Martin Joins Great Lakes Industrial as VP of Strategy
Portfolio - People | Jan 24, 2025 | EIN

Great Lakes Industrial (GLI), a leading provider of engineered sealing solutions, has announced the appointment of Tambra Martin as Vice President of Strategy. With nearly 30 years of experience in strategic planning and business development, Martin brings expertise in mergers and acquisitions, commercialization strategies, and strategic partnerships. Previously holding leadership roles at Medline Industries, she will now oversee strategic initiatives to accelerate growth at GLI. Martin will work closely with the executive team to drive both organic growth and acquisitions, enhancing customer and vendor relationships to build brand awareness. Her addition underscores GLI's commitment to investing in innovation and creating lasting value. Great Lakes Industrial, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, has a 70-year history of providing engineering solutions and distinguished customer service in the industrial parts sector.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Consumer Packaged Goods
Geography
- United States – Great Lakes Industrial is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, and serves manufacturers worldwide.
Industry
- Manufacturing – Great Lakes Industrial provides engineered sealing solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
- Engineering – Great Lakes Industrial specializes in engineering and value-added services.
- Healthcare – Tambra Martin has extensive experience in strategic planning in the healthcare sector.
- Consumer Packaged Goods – Tambra Martin also brings expertise from the CPG sector, enriching her strategic planning capabilities.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Great Lakes Industrial | Company | Target | A family-owned engineering provider of sealing solutions and value-added services based in Milwaukee, WI. |
Tambra Martin | Person | New Executive | Appointed as Vice President of Strategy at Great Lakes Industrial. |
Medline Industries | Company | Previous Employer | Tambra Martin's previous employer, where she served as Vice President of Marketing. |
George Baumann | Person | Executive | President of Great Lakes Industrial. |