William S. DeArment

Chairman

Bill DeArment has been with CHANNELLOCK® for 50 years. He is the great-grandson of the company’s founder, and is proud to lead this fifth-generation, family-owned company as Chairman.

Bill helped secure a patent for the Perma-Lock® fastener used on all CHANNELLOCK® tongue and groove pliers and all slip-joint pliers. He also worked to get the company’s signature CHANNELLOCK BLUE® trademark protection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Throughout the 90's, the company’s marketing efforts were defined by motorsports marketing. Bill lead the effort to establish CHANNELLOCK® as one of the early corporate sponsors of the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series, beginning a 13-year relationship.

Bill previously served as president of CHANNELLOCK®. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Bill is proud of his work helping to grow and keep the company together for the next generation, which he attributes to a lot of help from great people. He’s very pleased to see his sons, Jon and Ryan, and daughter, Joanie, stepping up into leadership.

Jimmy Bromley

President

Jimmy joined CHANNELLOCK® in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer and has quickly become an integral part of the leadership team. In his new role as President, Jimmy now oversees all company operations, continuing his commitment to driving financial success while ensuring operational excellence.

With nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience, Jimmy has a proven track record of driving growth and solving complex business challenges across a wide range of industries, including energy, retail, trucking and transportation, manufacturing, government services, professional services, and technology.

Jimmy’s expertise in both operational and financial leadership supports CHANNELLOCK®'s mission to deliver high-quality, American-made tools. He values the nearly 140 years of history the family and loyal employees have built and believes there has never been a more exciting time to be a Made-in-America manufacturer.

Jimmy is a 1996 graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Accounting.

Jon S. DeArment

EVP Manufacturing and Engineering

Jon DeArment has been with CHANNELLOCK® for more than 20 years. As Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, Jon is proud to be part of the fifth-generation that’s leading the company.

His experience includes positions in nearly every department at CHANNELLOCK®. He began his career working in the plant during summers while on break from college. Over the years, Jon worked his way through different areas including maintenance, the machine shop, human resources, sales and marketing, and the manufacturing section of the business.

Jon takes pride in making pliers that pros depend on to earn a living and provide for their families. One of his best memories is sitting next to the President of the United States, who told Jon that “CHANNELLOCK® pliers are of the highest quality” and “you won’t find any better!”

Jon earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from Gannon University. He also graduated from the Bell Leadership Institute’s Masters in Leadership Program. He was awarded the 2016 Gannon University SBDC Presidents Award and was a 2017 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Award honoree. He serves as the Vice President for the Hand Tools Institute Board of Directors.

In his spare time, Jon enjoys riding his motorcycle and boating at the lake with his wife, Dana, and their three children.

Ryan DeArment

EVP Sales and Marketing

Ryan DeArment has been with CHANNELLOCK® for more than 20 years and is part of the fifth-generation that’s leading the company. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ryan is responsible for the profitable maximization of the company’s sales and products, as well as the continued development of the CHANNELLOCK® brand name.

He has served in several different management and director roles throughout the years, most recently as Director of Marketing. He began his career during college working summers on the shop floor.

Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree in business economics from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He has also completed several leadership development programs with The Bell Leadership Institute.

Ryan is a board member for both the Hardware Marketing Council and the Meadville Area Recreational Foundation Board of Directors. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys riding motorcycles and spending time with his wife, Terra, and their three children. He is also a past champion of the CHANNELLOCK® chili cookoff!

Jessica Thompson

VP Human Resources

Jessica was appointed Vice President of Human Resources at Channellock, Inc. in September 2024, following her successful tenure overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and learning and development. In just two years, she improved employee engagement scores, reduced turnover, and implemented performance management initiatives that aligned employee outcomes with business objectives.

Jessica has also developed career succession plans and introduced safety initiatives to strengthen the company’s workplace culture. With her deep understanding of aligning human capital with business strategy, she is committed to empowering associates and fostering an engaged workforce.

Before joining Channellock, Jessica gained valuable experience in HR roles at companies such as Lord Corporation, Parker Hannifin, and Snap-Tite affiliates, where she honed skills in mergers and acquisitions, negotiations, and strategic business development. As VP of HR, she will continue to grow and strengthen Channellock's HR department as the company expands.