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Elmer Wessel, PresidentEmail me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3128
As a SourceOne cofounder in 1974, Elmer contributes over 35 years of design and manufacturing experience to your most critical projects. As an advisor to our design staff, Elmer helps find efficient and sometimes unique manufacturing solutions in the area of plant automation, product design and manufacturing cell development. With training as a tool maker, hands-on experience in both job shop and product manufacturing environments and an immensely qualified support staff, Elmer is dedicated to fulfilling your outsourcing needs.

Ivan Reed, Division ManagerEmail me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3195
Thirty-six years of manufacturing management, with ten years as a manager at SourceOne, has given Ivan a broad background and a wealth of knowledge to assemble the correct resources to complete any project on time and within budget. Ivan joined our staff in 1991 as the manager of our newly founded powder coating division and assumed management of our entire job shop operation in 1997. Ivan knows that SourceOne can prosper and grow only if we can satisfy your needs for efficiency, delivery and quality.

Chris Reed, Process & Project Development ManagerEmail me• 888-418-7547 ext. 3211
SourceOne hired Chris Reed as Project and Process Development Manager, a new position developed within the company's strategic planning process. Reed now oversees engineering, Machine Build, Quality Assurance, research and development, and the Tool Room and will assist in planning the production process for new products. During his 23 years in manufacturing he has held a variety of roles including product engineering manager, quality manager, manufacturing engineer and production supervisor and he holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Jim Starkey, Sales ManagerEmail me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3139
More than just a salesman, Jim has hands-on manufacturing experience including CNC programming and machining management so he understands your needs and knows how to assemble a team at SourceOne that can best satisfy your needs. You'll enjoy Jim's low key approach to developing a long term relationship with our customers, so give him a call and investigate what SourceOne can do to save you time and money.

Jack Gleason, Engineering Manager Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3134
Do you need plant automation, tooling design or product development help? Jack has led our design team since he joined the SourceOne team in 1992. As a Manufacturing Engineer with over 30 years in the job shop environment, Jack and his staff have worked on a diverse range of projects that make him uniquely qualified to assure that you get the right design the first time. Got a difficult assembly, packaging or manufacturing dilemma, take the first step towards a cost effective solution.

Harley Schuerman, Special Projects Manager Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3302
Harley comes to us with over 15 years of line management in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Harley is well versed in medium to high volume manufacturing including CNC machining, secondary processing and production scheduling. In his capacity as Special Projects Manager, his role is to help set up and manage dedicated custom manufacturing cells operating within SourceOne and to achieve continuous improvement and maximize efficiency within these cells to offer customers the most competitive price possible.

Eric Slezak, Automation & Tooling Supervisor Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3202
Eric turns concepts and drawings into profit generating plant automation equipment. With over eight years and 50 successful machine build projects under his belt at SourceOne alone, Eric has worked with other SourceOne engineers to automate assembly, packaging, parts transfer, welding, machining, inspection, and virtually all other imaginable processes. He has a vast array of knowledge in pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic and PLC control technology and holds an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology and BS in Information Technology.

Jeff Bockoven, Supervisor of Quality Assurance Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3120
After nearly ten years of service to SourceOne customers, Jeff Bockoven took on additional responsibilities as Supervisor of Quality Assurance in 2007. Jeff is now in charge of quality manuals, inspections, monitoring of prints, and much more in his new role. You can rest assured your project will be under Jeff's knowledgeable supervision and that he will have the entire staff up-to-speed on the best way to complete your project on time and at the high level of quality you've come to expect from SourceOne.

Clarice Henning, Manager of Administrative Svcs Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3122
Since 1987, Clarice has managed the Accounting, Information Technology and miscellaneous administrative functions within the SourceOne organization. Her years of experience developing and implementing our internal administration processes makes her uniquely qualified to help our plant staff process information to provide you with the most cost effective, efficient projects possible. Clarice has a BS degree in Business Administration with majors in Business Management and Information Technology and is currently working on her MBA.

Deanna Murray, Customer Service Specialist Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3147
Deanna has worked with SourceOne customers for more than a decade processing orders, expediting shipments and in general tracking down answers. She assists in the quotation process, maintains open orders and job history reports and is often your best source for answers regarding invoicing and job status. Dee's efficient communication style will make your job easier.

Kathy Casburn, Powder Coating Customer Service Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3166
Kathy stands ready to assist you any time your needs include our SourceOne powder coating services.   Request quotations, expedite or schedule a project, inquire about shipping, billing or other job related issues. Kathy understands SourceOne's culture of putting the customer first.

Kristi Scaggs , Administrative Assistant Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3217
Kristi joined the organization in 2008 with an extensive administration and accounting background. Her job duties include sales, purchasing, safety, and providing a valuable communication link to all of our employees. So, whether your question relates to custom manufacturing or to our outdoor power equipment line, Kristi is prepared to assist you with enthusiasm.