Jimmy Hairell is a sales executive and business strategist with nearly four decades of experience driving revenue growth and building high-performing organizations across the industrial manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, and rotating equipment industries. Over the course of his career, he has helped generate well over $1 billion in cumulative sales, most notably during his 17 years at H&M Plating, where he advanced from Sales Executive to Vice President of Sales and Marketing and helped guide the company’s growth through the acquisition and integration of several industrial businesses, including Mirror Industries, Schumacher, Dixie Chrome, Spray Metals, and South Coast Grinding. Under his leadership, company revenue grew from approximately $300,000 to more than $2.5 million per month prior to the business being sold.
In 2013, Jimmy founded his own sales consulting firm, advising business owners on building scalable sales organizations, standardizing operating procedures, and implementing systems for sustainable growth. He joined BW Grinding Service Inc. in April 2025, where he leads strategic sales and business development within the rotating equipment industry; since joining, monthly sales have grown from approximately $1.5 million to more than $3 million. Jimmy’s career reflects a consistent focus on developing organizations, mentoring leaders, and building long-term partnerships with customers and employees alike.