Gear Experts®

We are your Gear Experts®

Every member of our team has extensive industry know-how and our huge gear selection means we can get you exactly what you need, when and where you need it. But your experience with your Gear Expert® doesn’t stop there. We aim to build a partnership with every one of our customers. That way, you can trust us to get you the gear to not only get the job done, but keep you and your workers safe. See our entire team below. Read what makes them get out of bed every morning, and check out a picture of them doing what they love. Then, give us a ring at (800) 969-5035 and talk to your favorite. We look forward to hearing from you.

Brian Vance

Born and raised in a small town in North Central Texas, I spent my childhood immersed in the great outdoors, hunting and fishing while working on my family's ranch training cutting horses. Today, I dedicate my free time coaching travel baseball teams, instilling in young players the values of teamwork and perseverance both on and off the field. Married to my best friend for 10 years, and a proud father of two beautiful children, vauling family above all else. I continue to love the outdoors alongside my family and teaching my children the importance of hard work, integrity, and appreciating the simple joys of life.

CHOOSE BRIAN V.

Corey Gilmore

Why do I do what I do? - To ensure that everyone I work with is safe so they go home to their families at the end of the day.

I’m a gear nut through and through. Whether it be cars, motorcycles, guns, or heavy equipment, I love anything that moves, makes noise, and allows people to get things done. I also love making time to enjoy nature and to improve myself. If you don't find me under a car, or outside soaking up the sun, then you can almost bet I'm trying to learn something new.

I’m a product of two worlds, both rural and urban. I grew up in Perry MO (a town of 693 people), moved to the University of Missouri for college, and then spent a bit of time in St. Louis, Missouri. All these different places have allowed me to gain some valuable insights into the ways we live our lives, and the problems we are all working to solve.

I look forward to learning, growing, and becoming better at serving YOU and YOUR TEAMS. If you need anything at all in regards to being safe at work, feel free to reach out to me anytime via Phone, email, or LinkedIn. Have a great day!

CHOOSE Corey G.

Donnie Conz

I moved to Columbia in 2002 after college and went to work for a construction company working on Bridges/Lock and Dams. My wife and I live in Boonville, Missouri with our 4 kids. We enjoy outdoor adventure and sports.

Construction has always been a passion of mine, I enjoy helping people solve problems and seeing projects evolve. Columbia Safety is a great company and I look forward coming to work (most days)...I look forward to hearing from you and your team!

CHOOSE Donnie C.

Grant Sagan

My name is Grant Sagan, and I am originally from Lexington, Kentucky. From there I moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama where I lived for 21 years where I attended the University of Alabama. I left there to join the Columbia Safety family in February of 2018, and live here in Atlanta with my wife Kate. We have two cats, and above all else, we value cool fall weather. Or at least the week and a half of it that occurs in Georgia.

CHOOSE Grant S.

Jeff Wetter

Education: University of Cincinnati BS - Architectural Engineering AS - Construction Management

I have 20+ years of experience in Design and Project Management in ground-up construction remodels, and retail merchandising projects. I also have10+ years experience in B to B sales and B to C sales with products ranging from Safety Products, Flooring, and Commodities. I am married to the most wonderful person on the planet and love watching our three kids grow up into amazing adults and individuals. In the mix we have a Fire Fighter, A Hospitality and event manager, and a soon-to-be music teacher (who you can see on TV with the Oklahoma University marching Band) In our free time, Erin and I like to Kayak, fish, hike and spend time visiting with our close friends and family Atlanta, Cincinnati, North Georgia and Savannah.

CHOOSE Jeff W.