Our Staff

Andy joined the company after a seven year career with American Electric Power. While at AEP Andy worked in Victoria, TX as a substation engineer and Gahanna, OH in the substation standards group. Education includes an electrical engineering degree from Ohio Northern University, an MBA from the University of Houston, and completion of the Certified Professional Manufacturers’ Representative (CPMR) program. Andy has a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of Ohio and is the third generation owner of the Robert S. Howley Company.

Zach joined the company in 2015 after working several years for a Columbus safety distributor. Zach studied Interactive Multimedia at Columbus State and completed the Certified Sales Professional program in 2021. In his early role at the Howley Company Zach became a specialist with electrical distribution products. Zach was promoted in 2022 to be our Outside Salesman in Michigan.

Glen began his career at Kentucky Utilities after receiving a BSEE degree from the University of Kentucky. Upon leaving in 2000, Glen held several manufacturing and sales roles at Kuhlman, ABB, and Arteche Instrument Transformers. Glen supports his customers from his home office in Lexington, KY.

Tony Myers joined the company in 2008 after working in the engineering sales department of a Columbus wholesale distributor. Tony brings valuable inside sales, customer service, and administration skills to the company. In 2014 Tony was promoted to Outside Sales. Tony is a Certified Sales Professional (CSP).

Donita joined the company in 2013 after working as an inside sales/sales finance assistant for a Columbus-based tech start-up. Previously, Donita taught public school music, where she honed her administrative & communication skills. Donita is a 2003 graduate of Ohio Northern University.

Kati joined the company in 2015 after working for several years with a safety equipment distributor. Previous to her distribution career, Kati was a store manager in a local retail business. Her key role at this position involved bookkeeping, inventory control, and PO/invoice functions. Kati attended Columbus State with a Business Management concentration.

Chad joined the company in 2022 and is our distribution products specialist. Prior to the Howley Company, Chad worked for a petroleum equipment distributor, the State of Ohio’s Division of Weights and Measures, and for the City of Columbus Fleet Management Division as a Certified CNG fuel systems inspector. Chad graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2007 with an Applied Science degree in Computer Electronics Engineering Technology. In his spare time, Chad enjoys restoring vintage motorcycles.

Robert Jr. served the electrical utility industry for over 35 years as President of the Robert S. Howley Company. Prior to joining the company Bob graduated from the University of Notre Dame and was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Other work experience includes employment by the University of Notre Dame and University of Dayton public relations departments. He retired in 2014 after a successful career. Bob passed away in 2022 after a long illness.