Kyle Smith serves as the General Manager of Task Force Tip’s Domestic Segment where he leads the strategic planning, commercial execution and new product development for TFT’s business in the United States. He and his team are passionate about enabling first responders to save lives and protect property by providing them with the best firefighting equipment in the industry.
Kyle joined Madison Safety as President & CEO of AMKUS Rescue Systems. While at AMKUS, his focus on innovation, 80/20 principles and strategic partnerships led the company to double digit year-over-year growth each year throughout his seven-year tenure. Concurrently to his role at AMKUS Rescue Systems, Kyle also served as President of Holmatro, North America for three years. While at Holmatro, Kyle and his team delivered record financial results each year through a focus on Operational Excellence and the disciplined use of 80/20 principles. Prior to joining Madison Safety, Kyle had roles of increasing responsibility in Engineering, Marketing and Operations with IDEX Corporation, United Technologies and Emerson.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and his M.B.A from Purdue University. Additionally, he earned a Masters in International Marketing Management from Boston University.