Born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., Marc Rosone graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a bachelors of science in electrical engineering and completed graduate classes at Syracuse University. He joined SPX in 1997 as a product manager for Hydraulic Shop Equipment. Today, he has responsibility for managing product lines and for the global SPX Air Conditioning product portfolio.
What was your first job in the industry?
One of my tasks at a small retailer in Upstate New York was to maintain the “automotive accessory” product aisle. I placed orders with the company’s distribution center to replenish stock for depleted items like oil, air-fresheners and wiper blades.
What do you like best about your current position?
It’s very dynamic. I enjoy the diversity of our customer base and driving product/service solutions that help them attain their growth goals. In today’s market, we are forced to think about how we develop global product solutions while recognizing the unique needs of regional markets.
Did you initially intend to pursue a career in the aftermarket? If not, what drew you to the industry and what keeps you here?
Not initially. I thought that I was going to be a working design engineer. I enjoy working with our customer base in developing solutions for their vehicle service needs. Our SPX team thrives on developing unique service tools that address customer objectives: more productivity in the shop, the right “tool” at the right time and “fix it right the first time.”
What do you do when not at work?
It is all about the family. I have a fourth-grader and fifth-grader at home, and my hobbies are starting to mirror their activities. From re-learning 5th grade mathematics terminology to school science projects to coaching little league baseball.
What one word best sums up your personality?
I had a neighbor that once told me I was “particular.” I think that was her way of nicely telling me that I tend to be very structured and organized.
What was your first car?
I like to think that it was my father’s 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, but it is not too many times that a father entrusts his 16-year-old with his “baby.” About the same time that I was watching dad wash and wax his Cutlass, I was cruising in my 1982 Dodge Aries.
What are you currently reading?
“The Thank You Economy” by Gary Vaynerchuk. Achieving growth by driving your brand messages through Social Media.
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