Jerry Busse, President

Jerry served a four-year Tool and Die Apprenticeship and spent several years as a Tool and Die Maker. He built dies for local manufacturing companies and after some time, he was promoted to Tool and Die Designer. Jerry started Rockford Toolcraft in 1976 as a contract tool and die manufacturer. In 1985, he expanded Rockford Toolcraft, Inc. to also include production metal stamping. He has served as President and General Manager since 1976.

Tom Busse, Vice-President

Tom started working at Rockford Toolcraft, Inc. part-time during high school and then went on to serve a four-year Tool and Die Apprenticeship. After several years of building dies, he was promoted into the Die Design Department. Later, he again was promoted to Vice-President, where he shares responsibilities of running the business with the President of the company.

These qualities come together to make Rockford Toolcraft a winner.
Expert tool and die makers? We've got 'em. Engineers dedicated to innovation? Got those too. Highly-skilled craftsmen on the shop floor? The best! Of course we've got all the latest equipment, but it's really our people who keep us in the lead!