ZOLLER Team

Alexander Zoller

As president of ZOLLER Inc. since 2004, Alexander Zoller has been a driving force in the family-owned, global technology company and was the visionary who executed the expansion plan for the new North American headquarters and Industry 4.0 Tech Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The company has positioned itself and its customers to adapt to the manufacturing reality of the future, where hardware, software and automation work seamlessly to create the highest efficiency in part production.

Zoller earned his bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Cooperative Education in Stuttgart in 2001, and took on the role of managing director of E.Zoller GmbH with managerial responsibility for ZOLLER Inc. in 2004.

Rita Conroy-Martin

Rita Conroy-Martin is the Director of Marketing and Customer experience at ZOLLER Inc., and is a multilingual with over 25 years of international professional business experience in sales and business development, marketing and purchasing, primarily in the manufacturing sector.

She is passionate about sales and marketing alignment in the midst of the dramatic transformation that is rewriting the rules of how companies large and small engage with prospects and customers.

In her current role at ZOLLER Inc., she blends both traditional and emerging marketing and business development strategies to educate, engage, onboard and promote customers and prospects to new levels of efficiency with ZOLLER Solutions.

She is a graduate of the University of Limerick, Ireland, with a bachelor's in business and German, and a master's in political science from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.  

Kunal Singh

An accomplished professional in the field of project management, with across diverse functions, industries, and international environments. Currently serving at E. ZOLLER GmbH + Co. KG, this individual leads the Project Management Office (PMO) and Automation, where they are responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, handling development projects and ensuring that strategic project outcomes align with broader organizational goals.
Prior to this role, he held various positions at Bosch, gaining extensive experience in a multifunctional and multicultural setting. Their work spanned several critical areas, including technical purchasing, international production networks, operations, and strategic planning. This background has equipped him with the ability to manage complex challenges, collaborate across global teams, and deliver initiatives that integrate both technical and business perspectives.

Holding certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he brings specialized expertise in cost optimization, production activity control, and continuous improvement. His approach combines strategic oversight with practical execution, enabling the implementation of scalable frameworks, integration of automation solutions, and enhancement of project governance—consistently driving measurable value and operational excellence.

Markus Friedrich

Markus holds a diploma degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Aerospace Engineering. From 2019 to 2024, he worked at the University of Bayreuth, where he served as Senior Engineer from 2021 onward. There he led a team of researchers in the field of Smart Manufacturing with a focus on AI and Data Analysis. During his time at the University of Bayreuth, he conducted research in the field of tool wear analysis using computer vision techniques and is now about to finish his doctoral thesis. Since December 2024, Markus has been leading the Tool Wear Measurement team at ZOLLER Germany.

Dietmar Moll

Dietmar Moll is the director of sales at ZOLLER Inc. and holds a master's of engineering from the Cooperative State University of Stuttgart.

Moll has had a long career at ZOLLER with a progression of many international roles in sales, as well as general management for India and Thailand and the United States.

Overall, he has more than 18 years of experience in the field of efficient manufacturing with a focus on machine tool applications and helping companies understand their process capabilities using tool presetting, measuring and inspection, tool management and automation solutions.

His experience working with companies and partners across a variety of manufacturing segments, including aerospace, oil and gas, automotive and mining ensures ZOLLER is in alignment in solving real life part production challenges, as smart manufacturing, analytics and Industry 4.0 give rise to a new generation of possibilities in integrated technologies and advanced manufacturing practices.

Kevin Bechle

Kevin Bechle is a Sales and Applications Engineer at ZOLLER. Kevin's technical journey began with an apprenticeship at Seiffer & Steiner Praezisionsteile GmbH, where he mastered advanced machining techniques, including operating and programming 5-axis machines.

Kevin brings a wealth of expertise to this role with nearly six years of experience as an Application Engineer at E. ZOLLER GmbH & Co. KG, where he worked with clients to develop tailored solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

In his new role as Sales and Applications Engineer at ZOLLER Inc., Kevin is ready to show you the power of ZOLLER's innovative solutions. Whether it is optimizing tool management or showcasing the precision of our tool presetting and inspection, Kevin is here to support your success. Based in Washington, Kevin is readily available to consult on your needs.

Georg Maerz

Georg Maerz is the National Sales Manager for ZOLLER Inc.  He studied engineering at the College for Mechanical Engineering in Wuerzburg, Germany, and he served his apprenticeship in machine tool technology in Espelkamp, Germany. He joined ZOLLER in 2010, supports customers in the machining industry, and helps them create an efficient manufacturing process. He started his career as a mold maker and was promoted to Operations Management to support the plant. In 2002, he managed the oper­ations of a new mold-making and machining facility in the USA to provide better support to customers in the USA. During his career he has gained expertise in the machine tool industry and cutting tool technology utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Nelu Bilba

Nelu Bilba is a manufacturing productivity specialist at ZOLLER Inc. He works with both new and existing customers to improve their manufacturing processes, suggesting suitable ZOLLER solutions.  He is a specialist in cutting tools and toolholders.

Before he was hired at ZOLLER Inc., he was a ZOLLER customer at companies in the U.S. and Germany. His technical training took place in Romania and in Germany. After his further studies in Germany, he held various manufacturing positions ranging from prototyping to five-axis machining to cutting tool manufacturing.

Since moving to the U.S. in 2011, Bilba has held a series of leadership positions in manufacturing, including as a department manager and a production/plant manager.

Clayton Springer

Clayton Springer is the video production specialist for the marketing department at ZOLLER Inc.

He has experience working in sports broadcast, live television news and corporate marketing, producing social media content, cable TV commercials, promotional materials, product videos and livestreams.

He graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in television digital media production.

Samantha Hambleton

Samantha Hambleton is the Marketing Assistant for ZOLLER Inc.. A graduate of the University of St Andrews in Scotland, Samantha earned a Master of Arts (Honours) in International Relations and Sustainable Development.

Before joining ZOLLER, Samantha gained experience with global organizations, including the United Nations, where she supported the implementation of enterprise risk management. She also worked with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Berlin and London, where she helped expand social media outreach and authored market reports to support U.S. exporters.

In her current role, Samantha supports the ZOLLER marketing team in delivering innovative solutions to the industry.