Started with ESCO: full time in 1980, involved since 1976

Education & Certifications: B.S. Indiana University School of Business, Numerous seminars and continuing education

Additional Background: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)

You probably don’t know that: I started working at ESCO full-time in 1980 after graduating from Indiana University Business School. At that time we had approximately 15 employees. ESCO has weathered and prospered through recessions, tough economic times, and times of significant growth and today our family has over 150 employees. The greatest change has been our growth and changes in technology. The most satisfying attribute is maintaining our customer focus and company/family culture.

Started with ESCO: 1987

Education & Certifications:

• B.A. in Accounting, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
• Certified Public Accountant
• Member of American Institute of CPAs
• Member of Indiana CPA Society

Started with ESCO: 1990, in industry since 1977

Education & Certifications:

• Awarded Hoosier Scholarship to IU
• Dale Carnegie - Training
• Dun & Bradstreet – Financial Training
• Effective Negotiating – Karrass Training
• Total Customer Satisfaction – Blanchard Training
• Frontline Management – Z. Miller Training
• Proposing to Win/Selling to Major Accounts - Training
• 30+ Years of Continuous Trade Shows, Seminars, Technology & Product Training

Additional Background:

• Beech Grove High School Alumni Hall of Fame
• IU Kelly School of Business – RTC Presidents Forum
• YMCA Board of Managers
• Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Technology Task Force

You probably don’t know that: I’m a vocalist and bass guitarist in my church’s praise and worship band. I continue to work with other local musicians on various projects and recordings.

Quote: “To provide successful solutions that meet the needs of our customers we must walk in their shoes and understand their environment.”

Started with ESCO: 1972

Education & Certifications:

• ITT Technical Institute, Associates Degree in Electronics
• NICET Level II Audio
• IU Kelley School of Business, RTC Presidents Forum
• Various Manufacturer Training Certificates

Started with ESCO: 2004, in industry since 1970.

Education & Certifications:

• Four year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Designated Design-Build Professional
• Industry Seminars on Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, and Design- Build Delivery

Additional Background: My background in the electrical and electronics industries since 1970 includes design, estimating, and installation of all types of building power and low voltage systems. I have over 27 years of installation and construction management experience, along with 7 years of pre-construction design and estimating experience.

You probably don’t know that: My relationship with ESCO dates back to 1975 when I worked on a project site with then foreman Mike Lowe, and a summer helper named Chip Roth. Since then my relationship has grown through several forms including new construction client, direct telephone system client, Design-Build partner, and employee.

Started with ESCO: 1987

Education & Certifications:

• Received numerous certifications from various telecom manufacturers including Inter-Tel, ITT, Northern Telecom and Samsung.
• Certifications from E Communications Systems, Inc. in Local Area Networks and Category 5 Cabling Systems.
• Manufacturer certifications from Panduit and Hubbell.
• Microsoft NT certificates for TCPIP and Core Technologies.

Additional Background: I started with ESCO as a Telecommunications Service Technician and have worked my way up to my current position as Operations Manager. I have gained experience from many aspects of the business including technical, engineering, software design, project management, sales, union and employee and customer relations, materials management and purchasing.

You probably don’t know that: I am a proud parent of four children from elementary through high school ages and have two dogs. When I'm not at work I spend a lot of my time with them. With six people and two pets there is always something going on in our house. Friends coming over, siblings arguing with each other, someone needs a ride here or there. It's never boring and I wouldn't want it any other way!

Started with ESCO: 2007

Education & Industry Experience:

• 25 years Integrated Electronic Systems Experience
• Variety of Manufacturers Training Certifications
• Honor Graduate UCMC Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
• United States Marine Corps Veteran

You probably don’t know that: As a Marine I have worked with and for the finest our country has to offer, from Flight Ops in the Republic of South Korea to Anti-Terrorist Security during Desert Storm. After the Corps my experience ranges from field engineering of Environmental Monitoring Systems in Alaska to installing and maintaining building systems here in Indiana. Now, I am proud to be working with the ESCO team. With ESCO I have found the true team in philosophy and practice, from our owner on down we are dedicated to our clients.

Started with ESCO: 2006

Education & Industry Experience:

• University of Kentucky - BBA
• Serveral GE Leadership and Marketing Courses
• Other Leadership and Financial Management Courses
• President - Electric League of Indiana

Additional Background: I spent 35 years in the Electrical Industry, 20 with GE and 15 with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply, 28 of those years in Leadership positions.

You probably don’t know that: I was born in Indianapolis and attended IPS #71 and Arlington High School. I founded the University of Kentucky Alumni Club in Indianapolis and have enjoyed playing saxophone and clarinet in The Indianapolis Symphonic Band as well as the Barton Rogers Dance Band. Elizabeth and I are incredibly proud of our five children, their spouses and our 5 grandchildren.

Started with ESCO: 2007

Education & Certifications:

• The Ohio State University – BS Business Administration
• Graduate, Stanley K Lacey Executive Leadership Class XXII
• Sandler Sales Training
• Numerous Telecom related Manufacturer courses

Additional Background: : I have spent over 25 years in the Telecommunications industry with organizations like Nortel, Avaya and Expanets. I have experience in the sales, and operational aspects of the business both regionally and with national field leadership positions.

You probably don’t know that:I was very fortunate in high school to be selected as the winner of the John Phillip Sousa award as outstanding band member at my high school. As a young adult, I was a member of a Christian rock band that produced two albums.

Started with ESCO: 1989, in industry since 1971

Education & Certifications: EET, Electronics

Additional Background: My background in the electrical and electronics industries since 1970 includes design, estimating, and installation of all types of building power and low voltage systems. I have over 27 years of installation and construction management experience, along with 7 years of pre-construction design and estimating experience.

You probably don’t know that: My first sale was a talking bear system! I was working with the owner of a small manufacturing firm on a plant paging system. I mentioned that he could have a lot of fun with the trophy he had in the lobby and he immediately became interested. It was a huge white polar bear standing with its front legs extended above his head with its giant claws curled for the attack. The lobby was two stories high and the bear was in front of the main window. The bear had a lot of lookers both inside and out and I told the owner he could install a camera and monitor to see it from his office and audio equipment so he could both listen or make the bear growl or talk. Before I knew it, I was working with a taxidermist to install a sound system in the bear. The plant paging did come later, but it was half the project that the bear had become.

Started with ESCO: 1995

Education & Certifications:

• B.S in Building Construction and Contracting
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• NSCA Advanced Sound Design and Estimating
• NECA Effective Project Management

You probably don’t know that: My job description has included scaring birds! We have a customer that had a problem with birds building nests in the insulation of outside storage tanks. We ended up providing four waterproof speakers with stands that could be set and adjusted around the areas of concern. We even included a remote control that has a range of 1000' that would start and stop a recording to scare off the nesting birds.

Quote: “I enjoy working for a family oriented company that offers our customers value in our products, engineering, service and training.”

Started with ESCO: 1983

Education & Certifications:

• A.A. Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
• Various Manufacturer Training Certificates
• NECA Project Management Training

Additional Background:

• IU Kelley School of Business – RTC Presidents Forum
• Past President of Lynn, IN Lions Club
• Member of Randolph Southern School Corp. Technology Board

You probably don’t know that: There was a time you could fix 90% of all school intercom service calls with a handful of tubes, contact cleaner, and a meter. Now it requires circuit boards and a laptop. We used to do preventive maintenance/service on 3/4" video machines for the Commercial and Healthcare markets. Today this technology has been replaced with digital servers, PowerPoint, and other multi-media presentation solutions. Keeping up with the changes in technology is challenging, but remains very enjoyable and rewarding.