After more than two decades of dedicated service to Control Sales—and a successful career in the electronics industry—we are honored to celebrate the upcoming retirement of Dave Miller, Account Manager for the Chicagoland region, the southern suburbs, and central Illinois.

Dave joined Control Sales in 2001, bringing with him extensive field sales experience from both a major distributor and another respected local rep firm. From day one, he has been a trusted partner to customers and principals alike, building strong, lasting relationships with OEMs across the region.

Throughout his tenure, Dave has leveraged his deep expertise across a wide range of electro-mechanical components, including interconnect solutions, passives, solid-state relays, sensors, and power solutions. His product knowledge extends beyond the technical—Dave has an ability to understand each customer’s unique challenges and deliver tailored recommendations that make a tangible difference. His experience in industrial applications—especially in food equipment, security, transportation, and wire & cable—has made him an invaluable resource for countless engineers and purchasing teams.

Outside of work, Dave is known for his love of golf, his involvement in local charities, and his loyal companionship with his dogs. We know he’s looking forward to enjoying more time on the course, giving back to the community, and embracing the next chapter with the same enthusiasm he brought to his career.

Please join us in celebrating Dave’s outstanding contributions and wishing him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. His professionalism and friendship have made a lasting impact, and he will be greatly missed by colleagues, customers, and partners throughout the industry.

Thank you, Dave, for 24 years of dedication to Control Sales!

Please join us in celebrating Dave’s outstanding career and wishing him the very best in this next chapter. He would love to hear from colleagues, customers, and friends—feel free to send your well wishes to him at DaveM@controlsales.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-miller-5585613/.

Effective immediately, the new address for our Illinois office is:

Control Sales, Inc.
3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 520
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

 All other contact information remains the same. We look forward to your next visit!

Control Sales is proud to announce our appointment as the Manufacturers’ Representative for Electroswitch in Illinois and Wisconsin. Electroswitch Electronic Products, a division of Electro Switch Corp, has been delivering highly reliable, fully engineered switch solutions and custom value-added services since 1986.

Offering the industry’s most extensive range of standard and custom electromechanical switches—including rotary, toggle, pushbutton, and rocker designs—Electroswitch products are trusted in critical electronic applications around the globe. The company’s strength lies in its ability to provide custom-designed solutions tailored to meet virtually any customer requirement across a wide array of industries.

“We are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings,” said Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales. “Electroswitch’s high-quality product line, much of which is manufactured in the USA, is a perfect complement to our premier electromechanical offering. With our extensive experience in switches, we’re confident in our ability to bring immediate value to our customers.

We are excited to announce that Greg Gorsuch has joined Control Sales as Account Manager for Wisconsin, stepping into the role following the upcoming retirement of John Ivey on May 31, 2025.

Greg brings with him a strong background in sales leadership, account management, and business development, with a particular focus on the electronics and defense sectors. Most recently, he served as an Aftermarket Sales & Proposal Analyst at Fairbanks Morse Defense, where he led cross-functional teams and developed multi-million-dollar proposals aligned with both business goals and customer needs. Prior to that, Greg spent seven years at Bisco Industries in various sales and management roles, overseeing hundreds of client accounts and driving consistent revenue growth.

Greg is known for his strategic mindset, relationship-building skills, and commitment to demand creation. His hands-on experience managing complex sales cycles and optimizing pricing strategies will allow him to quickly adapt to the needs of the dynamic OEMs in his territory.

Based in Wisconsin, Greg will be serving customers throughout the greater Milwaukee area, central and northern Wisconsin. He is eager to connect with our OEM and distributor partners and continue the tradition of customer-first service that John Ivey exemplified throughout his tenure.

Please join us in welcoming Greg to the team! You can reach him at ggorsuch@controlsales.com or through the Brookfield office at (262) 797-9500 x203.

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the electronics industry—and eight impactful years with Control Sales—we are both proud and a bit reflective to announce that John Ivey, Account Manager for Wisconsin, will be retiring on May 31, 2025.

John joined Control Sales in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of experience from key sales roles with premier manufacturers’ representatives and distributors in both Wisconsin and New Jersey. From our Brookfield, Wisconsin office, John has built and nurtured long-standing relationships with OEMs and distributors across the greater Milwaukee area, and both central and northern Wisconsin.

Known for his extensive product knowledge—from switches, sensors, and relays to thermal management and interconnect solutions—John has consistently delivered value-added expertise, particularly in the medical and industrial sectors. Whether helping a customer navigate a complex sales cycle or developing solutions for factory automation, food equipment, or packaging systems, John has been a trusted and respected partner to all who’ve had the pleasure of working with him.

Outside of work, John is an outdoorsman and enjoys spending time in the kitchen trying out new recipes. We know he’s looking forward to more time to explore both passions in retirement.

Please join us in celebrating John’s outstanding career and wishing him the very best in this next chapter. He would love to hear from colleagues, customers, and friends—feel free to send your well wishes to him at JIvey@ControlSales.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ivey-99b4261b/.

Thank you, John, for your many years of commitment, professionalism, and friendship. You’ll be greatly missed!

Control Sales is proud to announce the addition of Larry Fleischman as our new Account Manager for the Southeast Wisconsin territory. Larry joins us with over 20 years of experience in field applications engineering and sales, having held key positions at Avnet, Heilind and Future Electronics. Larry earned his B.S. in Biomedical (Electrical) Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, bringing both technical expertise and practical experience to his new role.

Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales, shared his enthusiasm for the new hire:
“I am thrilled to welcome a professional of Larry’s caliber to our team. His deep technical knowledge and ability to tackle complex applications make him an invaluable resource for our customers and principals. Larry’s unique insight will also drive demand creation across our product lines, further strengthening our partnerships.”

Larry expressed his excitement about joining Control Sales, saying:
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in both academic and professional settings. Those experiences have sharpened my technical communication skills—an essential foundation for success in field applications engineering and sales. I enjoy collaborating with design engineers, delivering product training, and resolving technical challenges.

“Having grown up in a small farming community and lived in larger cities, I bring a strong work ethic and small-town values to every workplace. I’m eager to serve and support the talented engineers of Southeast Wisconsin.”

Please join us in welcoming Larry to the Control Sales team!

Control Sales proudly announces the addition of Mike Marshall as the new Account Manager for the Southeast Wisconsin territory. Mike comes from TTI, Inc. in Brookfield, Wisconsin where he was a field sales representative with an impressive growth track record.

Mike comments “I am excited to start a new challenge as a manufacturers’ representative at Control Sales. From my roles at TTI, I bring sales experience with many of Control Sales lines including ITT Cannon, Panasonic, C&K, and Sensata. Also, I have been working with customers in the territory for over four years. I am eager to leverage my experience into the rep sales model where I can work closely with engineers to deliver high-value, design-in solutions.”

Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales, said “We are very proud to announce the addition of Mike to our team. He is a proven electronics sales professional who comes with industry knowledge and customer experience. More importantly, he has the energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility necessary for selling in an industry undergoing growth and change. Mike has tremendous potential and I look forward to helping him succeed.”

Mike can be reached at 414-313-9787 or mmarshall@controlsales.com.