Tom Silva

Tom Silva is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and engineering, currently serving as the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager at Custom Adhesive Products, LLC since September 2022, specializing in splicing, bonding, and silicone adhesive products. Previously, Tom held positions at Nichols Portland as a New Product Development Application Engineer, where custom engineered powdered metal parts were developed for automotive and industrial markets. Prior experience includes a successful tenure as a Sales Representative at VWR, where Tom managed a $6MM+ territory and built strong client relationships, and a long-standing role at E.A. Buschmann, Inc. as Sales Manager and Key Account Manager, focused on revenue growth and customer service. Early career roles at Nichols Portland Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. included positions as a Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer, where Tom significantly improved operational efficiencies and ensured product compliance. Tom holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.