Luke Gruber
President
Luke leads Gruber Pallets day to day. He grew up in the business and has an intimate knowledge of how everything operates, from accounting and finance to every workflow on the floor, digital and physical.
Management
Family owned and operated in Lake Elmo, Minnesota since 1987. Meet the owners, founders and management team behind Gruber Pallets.
Our Ownership
Dale S. Gruber
Vice President
Dale handles sales and purchasing: customers, vendors, and the quoting and pricing behind every order. He is always looking for ways the operation can put customers first, starting from what the customer needs and working backwards.
Our Management Team
Wendy Snyder
Office Manager
Wendy runs the office at Gruber Pallets. When you call or email, she is often the first person you reach, and she keeps orders, paperwork and communication moving so customers always know where things stand.
Ian Keim
Account Manager
Ian looks after Gruber Pallets customers. He helps you pick the right pallet, sets up recurring orders, and is the person to call when your needs change or a delivery has to move.
Juan Delgado
Plant Manager
Juan runs the plant in Lake Elmo. He leads the crew that builds, sorts, repairs and heat treats pallets, and he is responsible for the quality of every pallet that leaves the yard.
Ben Latourell
Logistics Manager
Ben manages trucking and scheduling. He routes deliveries and pickups across the Twin Cities so orders arrive on time and customers get updates along the way.
Our Founders
Dale R. Gruber
Founder
Dale R. Gruber founded Gruber Pallets Inc. in 1987 and served as Chief Executive Officer for more than 30 years. A long-time member of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA), his integrity and honesty still define how the company carries itself.
Diane Gruber
Founder
Diane Gruber built the financial and organizational systems of Gruber Pallets from the company’s founding in 1987, serving as Chief Financial Officer. Her analytical strength and empathetic leadership set the standard for how the company makes decisions.