Josh Gilmore

Josh Gilmore is an experienced leader in the finishing industry with a long-standing commitment to advancing technical education, practical application knowledge, and workforce development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture with a minor in Business Administration from Kansas State University, giving him a strong blend of technical insight and strategic perspective. As the Training Manager at Sames, Josh leads initiatives focused on developing, educating, and supporting finishing professionals across a wide range of manufacturing markets. His work centers on helping organizations improve finishing quality, efficiency, and system performance through practical, real‑world training.

Josh is also an accomplished industry presenter with a proven track record of delivering finishing‑focused technical sessions at major tradeshows and educational events. He has presented at finishing and coatings related tradeshows and numerous regional industry meetings, where he has shared expertise on coating technologies, application fundamentals, finishing system optimization, transfer‑efficiency improvement, and the integration of modern application equipment. Known for his clear communication style and ability to simplify complex technical concepts, Josh consistently delivers actionable, engaging content for both new and experienced finishing professionals.