Rob is the 4th generation Phillips to lead the company, and his positive enthusiasm and high energy is contagious. With more than 25 years in the business, he has heavy-duty trucking running through his blood, and remains focused on delivering his customers the most innovative solutions in the industry- hands down. Rob first cut his teeth in operations, focused on organizing just-in-time manufacturing lines that eliminated all forms of non-productive work, bringing build-to-ship times in from 2 weeks to 24 hours, and nearly eliminating all quality defects. Rob is a people person who has focused on building meaningful relationships- whether with his 1,600+ employees worldwide or customers. In 2006, Rob led Phillips Industries’ (www.Phillipsind.com) expansion into Asia, Mexico, and Europe where they are now the global leader. Much of his time today is spent driving Phillips Connect’s business development in order to realize his vision of providing the most inclusive, advanced, and intuitive platform for fleets to eliminate all non value-added activities (or waste) in their operations.

Rob has his MBA from Pepperdine University, has served as Chairman of the Heavy Duty Business Forum, and is active on multiple Boards, including the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association.

During his free time Rob enjoys spending time with his family and surfing. He has a (slight) obsession with fast cars and Apple products.

Mark Wallin, General Manager & Senior Vice President of Products, is at the forefront of driving the company's rapid growth through the strategic expansion of a product team focused on leveraging advanced data, AI, and intelligent automation. With two decades of experience in intelligent automation and product leadership, Mark's impact stems from his deep roots in the mobile workforce automation space, including pivotal roles at Kofax and Verizon Connect. His expertise is crucial in key areas such as commercial truck OEM telematics solutions, mobile application workforce solutions, and advanced analytics platforms, setting new standards in fleet management, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Cliff Creech, Senior Vice President of Hardware,  gets excited about providing industry-changing telematics solutions for fleets. Cliff’s 20+ years of experience in fleet maintenance gives Phillips Connect great insights into the maintenance needs of major fleets. In his role at Phillips Connect, Cliff is a Subject Matter Expert on all Phillips Connect products, with responsibility for evaluating new sensor solutions and working with OEMs and customers to design easily installed telematics solutions that meet their needs. Cliff holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and a MBA from the College of William & Mary.

During his free time, Cliff enjoys spending time with his family and working on classic cars.

Denise Wright is the Chief of Staff and has 16 years of experience at Phillips Industries.  She is a results-driven leader with a deep commitment to the entire organization's success. Denise works closely with Rob Phillips and the Phillips executive team as they drive strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional projects to completion.  She is naturally passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative company culture.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Marymount California University.

Denise is happily married with two grown sons and two beautiful grandchildren.  As a family they enjoy drag racing, spending time at the river, and being outdoors. 

Sara Wissmueller is a results-driven leader, with a strategic vision for advancing and accelerating company growth through the effective utilization of technology. With a diverse background spanning telematics, Sara’s expertise is pivotal as Phillips continues to introduce innovative solutions to the industry. 

Sara is an avid football and hockey fan and enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Creativity, drive, and leadership are Amber’s greatest strengths. She thrives in challenges that require her to think quickly on her feet. Her competitive nature, team mentality, and robust background in marketing make her perfect for her role as Global Vice President of Marketing at Phillips Connect. She received her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Most recently she held a position as Senior Marketing Services Manager with the National Hot Rod Association. As Vice President of Global Marketing, Amber is responsible for the overall brand image, while creating and leading the growth and exposure for Phillips Connect.

Amber is a tri-athlete and enjoys water skiing, off-roading, and traveling. She is married and enjoys being a mother to her son, Jaxen. She has an adorable French bulldog named Macaroon. The easiest way to remember her name is it's three colors: Amber, Rose, and White.

There is nothing Gil loves more than bringing whiteboard concepts to life and making them work in the real world. Dr. Gil Winograd brings 25 years of discipline in system design, electrical and computer engineering, and software, to Phillips Connect. He leads the engineering team, developing systems from the core cellular modem trackers to the full-featured trailer gateway sensor hubs. Dr. Winograd joined Phillips Connect through the acquisition of Connected Holdings, where he served as Vice President of Engineering. In this role, he was responsible for IoT products that are currently deployed in over 8 million installations.

Gil enjoys keeping his mind busy on the weekends with family board-games, puzzles, and playing violin in a chamber music group.