Seth Angle
President
Years in the industry:
23
Specializations:
Business management - focusing on vision, leadership, strategy, culture, education, and leading positive change
Fun fact:
Once upon a time a long, long time ago, I was a {terrible} Kirby sweeper salesman.
Mark Miller
Optimizer
Years in the industry:
24
Specializations:
I promote excellence in engineering by exploring every “what if,” by acting as a sounding board, and through technical writing.
Fun fact:
I love word-play with other witty office wordsmiths! We create some good puns, poems, and punchlines.
Stan
Senior Controls Designer
Years in the industry:
23
Specializations:
Machine controls, hardware & software, robot integration, and programming
Fun fact:
My grandkids think I'm allergic to fun.
Jeff Moore
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
20
Specializations:
SolidWorks and weld tooling
Fun fact:
I am partially colorblind.
Rick Vaughan
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
21
Specializations:
Machining and fabrication. I’m known as Master of the "Jury Rig" (not to be confused with "Jerry").
Fun fact:
Over the past few
Sarah Boone
Office Manager
Years in the industry:
11
Specializations:
Office Management
Fun fact:
I drive people crazy trying to get the best deal.
Jason Angle
Business Dev. Manager
Years in the industry:
21
Specializations:
Building relationships and the configuration of specialized automated solutions.
Fun fact:
I like a well-maintained GREEN lawn. My family might say I'm a bit obsessed.
Ty Blackford
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
20
Specializations:
Special machines, product development, mentoring young designers, and progressive dies
Fun fact:
I love telling fun, yet true stories. Which reminds me of the time I was at the Lockington Dam with a life-size hillbilly mannequin…
Joe Rieger
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
25
Specializations:
Automation and robotic cells, SolidWorks power user, and macros
Fun fact:
I enjoy history and aerospace engineering. I love living in the city of the Wright Brothers and the National Museum of the USAF.
Burke Flora
Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
5
Specializations:
The ability to learn and adapt to new processes and concepts, SolidWorks, and machine design for a variety of applications - specifically mold processes, weld tooling, and pick-and-place assembly machines.
Fun fact:
My first name used as a verb has a rather dark meaning – not at all what my parents intended (hopefully).
Lincoln Rapp
Mechanical Design Intern
Years in the industry:
3
Specializations:
Versatility
Fun fact:
I will receive my high school diploma and associate’s degree in the same year.
Pete Rapp
Account Manager
Years in the industry:
23
Specializations:
Coordinating internal and external resources
Fun fact:
I like to collect sap and make maple syrup.
Jason Gehret
Senior Controls Designer
Years in the industry:
17
Specializations:
Robot integration, PLC & HMI programming, and electrical hardware design
Fun fact:
My daughter was born at home, completely unplanned and unexpected. I used my shoestring to tie off the umbilical cord while waiting for EMS to arrive. It all turned out great!
John Frantz
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
28
Specializations:
Innovation. Thoroughness. Excellence in all phases of the design process.
Fun fact:
I can raise my left eyebrow but not my right.
Denver Smith
Senior Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
8
Specializations:
Automation equipment, assembly machines, and weld fixtures
Fun fact:
Legos, clocks, and peanut butter & jelly are my inspirations.
Daniel Markley
Mechanical Designer
Years in the industry:
7
Specializations:
Learning from those more experienced than myself,
Fun fact:
I can touch my nose with my tongue.
