Executive Profiles
Chris Deckert, President
Chris began his career in Lubrication with LINCOLN Canada, where he spent seven years as District Sales Manager before moving to FLO in 1985. Initially in the role of General Manager, Chris has been President since 1991. To bolster his technical expertise, Chris attended and successfully completed a variety of technical courses from key suppliers such as LINCOLN Industrial, Graco Inc and PERMA USA. Professionally, Chris graduated with a B.A. in Economics from McMaster University. Since then, he has successfully completed several business management courses from Sheridan College and received his ISO 9000 Internal Auditors certificate.
Mike Deckert, Vice-President
Mike’s wealth of knowledge and unique insight on the topic of lubrication has been gained over 3 decades in such diverse roles as service technician, Off-Road Lubrication Specialist, Sales Manager and General Manager in the industry. Mike joined the FLO Team in 1986 and was appointed Vice President in 2004. He is an active member of the Conestoga College Advisory Council, Faculty and Board Of Directors, an instructor of the Lubrication School at Mohawk College and a Member in Good Standing of Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers. Mike is a graduate of Conestoga College of Applied Arts & Technology with an Industrial Maintenance (Millwright) Mechanic license. He successfully completed the University of Alabama Industrial Distribution course and several management courses at Conestoga College as well as several technical courses from key suppliers such as LINCOLN Industrial, Graco Inc. and PERMA USA, and participated in several Lubrication Schools hosted by the Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers.
Roger Freitas, Director of Operations
Roger joined FLO in 2007 as our first Operations Manager. Prior to that, he built a distinguished career over fifteen years, advancing from Quality Assurance Technician to Quality Manager, and ultimately Director of Quality, Safety, and Environment across several industrial and B2B companies. Over the years since joining FLO, Roger has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, sound decision-making, and a deep commitment to FLO’s culture of teamwork and shared success. He has developed expertise in inventory and vendor Management, developing superior customer service, implementation of ISO Quality Systems and customer focused operations. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. He also successfully completed an ISO Lead Auditor RAB certification and holds a Project Management designation.
