John joined the business following graduation from Mississippi State University. Over the past three decades he has performed territory management, sales management, operations, financial and IT oversight. International business experience includes 7 years of European cooperation selling complete machining solutions produced in Italy to wheel and hub manufacturers in the US, Canada and Mexico.  He has participated in EMO, both Hanover and Paris. Global trade also brought opportunities in Asia where John visits and has exhibited Pittman Industrial Marketing in three specific Asian countries Taiwan, China and Japan.

International business experiences have brought a global perspective to Pittman Industrial Marketing. The varied cultural experiences have been a catalyst in the development of many of the strategies Pittman implements. Knowing the culture of the buyer and the culture of the seller is key in relationships, and relationships are our strength.