Management Team
Tom Gough
President
Tom founded Induction Innovations® in 2000 following 28 years as a collision repair technician. With a strong desire to find an easier and better way to the repair procedure Tom learned the induction heat theory, self-taught the process and applied it to the many applications that it is used for in the automotive repair industry. Tom also serves as President and CEO of Circuits by US (CBUS) a contract printed circuit board (PCB) assembly house.
Johanna Smith
Director of Worldwide Business Development
Johanna leads all of our worldwide business development, product management, pricing, and marketing communications activities. Prior to joining Induction Innovations, Johanna spent her career primarily in the banking industry in a marketing capacity. Johanna earned her MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Norbert Jillich
National Sales Manager
Norbert.Jillich@theINDUCTOR.com
Norb leads all of our channel management and development activities. Previously, Norb served as a Field Service Engineer for Eastman Kodak for 35 years. Norb earned his Associates Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Triton College.
Alicia Hawkins
Marketing Manager
Alicia manages all of our marketing and communication activities. Her past experience includes marketing communication and event management for a video production company, gasoline brand and a chamber of commerce in the Chicago suburbs. Alicia has a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Communications from Monmouth College.
Paul Astrowski
Operations Manager
Paul has been involved in the automotive aftermarket for over 25 years and has led our manufacturing and technical support teams for over a decade.
