Our Team
Chuck Hall
President
Chuck Hall became President of sandman.com, Inc. in 2015. Chuck has helped the company grow and innovate with a combination of technology (software) improvements and increasing production efficiency with new machinery (hardware).
Prior to joining sandman.com, Inc. Chuck was Chief Technology Officer for a direct mail production company in the suburbs of Chicago. He developed and coded fully customized ERP solutions for both companies to streamline processes, ensure quality and increase production.
When not coding, or toying with a new machine, Chuck enjoys traveling with his wife and children, and a friendly game of Texas Hold 'Em with friends (or at a WSOP Circuit Event).
AJ Patel
COO
AJ Patel holds an MBA from DePaul University and brings over a decade of hands-on experience in circuit board assembly (PCBA) and electronics manufacturing. His background in both operations and engineering gives him a unique ability to bridge the gap between the shop floor and strategic business goals.
AJ's deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, quality control, and supply chain management ensures that projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standards. His leadership is focused on continuous improvement and delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for our customers.
As our Chief Operating Officer, AJ plays a key role in driving operational excellence, overseeing daily production, and ensuring we meet or exceed our customers' expectations on every order.
Karina Gomez
Operations Manager
Karina Gomez began her journey at Connomac in an entry-level position in 2014. Through years of dedication, collaborations with her co-workers, and meaningful interactions with customers, she has grown to love her work.
Today, as Operations Manager, Karina thrives on ensuring that every product is made to the highest quality standard. She is passionate about delivering excellence and takes pride in our continued commitment to quality.
Karina enjoys tackling new challenges and is especially enthusiastic about helping customers better understand our products and exploring other creative solutions to their problems.
Dan Goodman
Sales Director
Dan Goodman has a BA in Sales and 17 years of customer driven sales experience and enjoys bringing value to our customers and developing long lasting relationships.
Dan's previous experience with project management in the manufacturing industry provides valuable insights for customers who have custom cabling needs and other special requests.
As our Sales Director, Dan will provide the same great customer service and knowledge that our partners rely on for successful project completion from start to finish.
Dan's approachable style and solution-oriented mindset make him a trusted resource for customers navigating the complexities of customized electronics, and he's always happy to chat by phone.
Greg McDonnell
Founder
When Greg McDonnell was first hired to provide lighting and power for a tunneling job, lighting technology was as primitive as the narrow tunnels themselves. Like pioneers in any technology, when he couldn’t find what he wanted, Greg experimented. He needed a material that would be unaffected by the harsh tunnel construction environment. He found it in a synthetic rubber called neoprene. Natively unaffected by sunlight, ozone or weather, neoprene is resistant to flexing, twisting, accidental cuts and damage caused by abrasion. It is also water-resistant. These characteristics have earned his products the nickname "ruggedized". In 1975 Greg bought molds, founded the Connomac Corporation and began producing "tunnel ready" temporary lighting cords for the industry. Other industries, including scrap yards, steel plants and railroads have demanded Greg’s "ruggedized" products.
Bridget Mushrush
Consultant
Bridget Mushrush started at Connomac since 2011 and has had the pleasure to speak with and assist many of our customers and vendors.
Prior to transitioning to retirement, Bridget was responsible for Connomac's marketing, advertising, website and customer relations. She was also responsible for human resource functions, accounts payable and payroll. Bridget enjoyed getting to know Connomac's many customers, especially dealing with our international customers.
Bridget currently remains a consultant for Connomac operations assisting with account transition and book-keeping to ensure a smooth transtion for Connomac's customers, vendors and employees.
Bill Mushrush
Consultant
Bill Mushrush began working with Connomac in 2014 as a business consultant and has over 35 years of experience in the areas of leadership, operations and training. In September 2015 Bill was named Acting President and in April 2016 was appointed as President by the Connomac Board of Directors. Bill brings a wide breadth and depth of experience to Connomac and is passionate about helping Connomac grow, strengthen and provide the best products and service in the industry to our loyal customers. He has made important contributions to Connomac in the areas of information technology, marketing, plant infrastructure and front office operations.
Before working with Connomac, Bill spent 34 years in secondary education as an Industrial Technology teacher and as an assistant principal for operations/vice principal in a large suburban high school. Bill is currently transitioning to retirement but remains an active Consultant for the company during the transition to new ownership.
Mike Sullivan
Former President
Mike Sullivan was a Connomac Employee from 1978 to 2016.
The incredibly sharp mind. The ability to make good things happen. Mike's strong ethics, integrity and generosity set the tone for his leadership style.
He nurtured the unique Connomac culture. Its inclusive nature encourages each employee to contribute his or her best to the group and rewards them for their innovations.
His positive influence on all who knew him will not be dimmed by his passing.
This is the legacy to which most natural leaders aspire. This is Mike’s legacy.