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Steve Crooks

Collaborator · DISC type si
Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Gerard Daniel Worldwide
📍 Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States

Steve Crooks serves as the Executive Vice President of Sales & Strategy at Gerard Daniel Worldwide. With a long tenure at the company, he has progressed through various leadership roles focusing on sales, new business development, and corporate strategy for wire mesh products across aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.

Described by colleagues as instantly likable and a great mentor, Steve possesses a strong business sense. He has a stated interest in the United States Air Force Academy, suggesting a personal appreciation for or a connection to the institution.

He operates under the personal philosophy: "What distracts us most in life is the picture in our head of how its supposed to be. "

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Fair-minded
Appreciative
Consensus Builder

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Knitted Mesh Solutions
He is driving growth in this area, highlighting the company's acquisition of Rhodius KMS to enhance custom manufacturing for automotive and industrial components.
Hydrogen Technology
Actively promotes the use of wire and knitted mesh in fuel cells and electrolyzers, representing the company at industry events like the Hydrogen Technology Expo.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
Gerard Daniel Worldwide
5-1994 - 9-2025
Vice President - Sales
Gerard Daniel Worldwide
5-1994 - 9-2025
Vice President Of New Business Development
Gerard Daniel Worldwide
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Education

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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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