Rod Coburn

Before founding Express Livonia/Taylor, Rod built a distinguished 25-year career with Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 200 company. His extensive experience spans sales, marketing, operations, and executive management roles.

Rod most recently served as Business Unit Manager at Parker, where he led teams in program management, application and product engineering, sales, and the prototype/sample shop. One of his most notable roles was Operations Manager for a high-volume powder metal facility with over 450 employees, where he oversaw all aspects of the operation—including manufacturing engineering and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Throughout his career, Rod has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, effective team leadership, and market development. He also served as Global Market Development Manager for Parker's Mobile Climate Systems Division, where he led efforts in the Automotive OE and aftermarket sectors. Under his direction, his division grew a diverse and global customer base and managed over $150 million in sales. Rod previously held roles in aftermarket and bulk hose sales, as well as OE account sales, before transitioning into operations leadership.

Rod has been actively involved in industry innovation, serving on the SAE-IMAC Board, which developed new refrigerant emission standards for the mobile air conditioning industry.

Lynn Coburn

Lynn brings a dynamic background in business, government, and non-profit leadership. Her career includes roles with Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., and MidTown Cleveland, where she worked in economic development.

Her deep understanding of business operations and workforce development informs her work at Express. Lynn is passionate about fostering strong communities through job creation, employee development, and strategic employer partnerships.

A committed philanthropist, Lynn is the co-founder of Mary's Mantle, a residential program for pregnant, homeless women. She also serves on the boards of several local organizations, including Faith@Work in Troy and the Schoolcraft College Foundation, where she is a Board of Governors Executive Committee Member and Secretary. She co-chairs the Foundation’s Future of Work and Education Committee, aligning with her passion for advancing workforce initiatives.

Lynn is a graduate of Northwood University, holding a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a dual major in Marketing and Management, as well as an associate degree in Advertising. She is also a graduate of the Express Leadership Academy, having completed the company's two-year advanced leadership program.

Lynn and Rod are active in their community, annually volunteering with their team at Gleaners Food Bank through Express’s “Brand It Blue” initiative. They also support Westland Goodfellows’ “No Child Without a Christmas” program.

Married for 28 years and business partners for over a decade, Rod and Lynn enjoy traveling, boating, and skiing with their three children.