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Elmer Wessel

Elmer Wessel, PresidentEmail me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3142
As a SourceOne co-founder 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.

Chris Reed

Chris Reed, Division Manager Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3211
Chris Reed has been promoted to Division Manager after three years as Project and Process Development Manager for SourceOne. Reed's experience overseeing engineering, machine build, quality assurance, research and development, the tool room production planning for new products will serve him well in his new role. During his 25 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

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

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? Count on Jack for a solution.

Matt Sahs

Matt Sahs, Quoting Coordinator Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3212
Before being named Quoting Coordinator, Sahs served SourceOne as material handler, assembler, assembly supervisor, and production manager as well as earning customer service and sales responsibilities for the company's line of outdoor power equipment. In 2006, he completed his degree in business management while working full-time. Having joined the staff in 1994, his knowledge of the company and its customers is valuable in quoting new opportunities. "We like a challenge, and we're always looking for a newer and better way to do something," says Matt.

Eric Slezak

Eric Slezak, Automation & Tooling Superintendent Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3202
Before joining SourceOne in 2001, Eric held positions as Tool & Die Maker, Mold Maker, Tooling Specialist, Quoting Specialist, Tool Room Supervisor, and Plant Manager. He has worked in manufacturing for over 25 years with tool and die experience since 1986. Along with training in electronics, leadership, and supervision, Eric also holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology, a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, and is currently pursuing his Masters in International Business.

Harley Schuerman

Harley Schuerman, Production Superintendent Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3302
A part of SourceOne ’s team since 2005, Harley is responsible for expanding the specialized machining project department. Harley has 25 years of manufacturing experience, including over 15 years of line management. Harley is well versed in medium to high volume manufacturing including CNC machining, secondary processing and production scheduling.  He also excels in time reduction, product improvement, MRP, and inventory control.

Jeff Bockoven

Jeff Bockoven, Quality Assurance Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3120
After ten years of service to SourceOne customers, Jeff Bockoven took on additional responsibilities in Quality Assurance in 2007 as part of a strategic planning process that re-emphasized the importance of quality to the organization. Jeff is now in charge of quality manuals, inspections, monitoring of prints, and much more. Your project will be under Jeff's knowledgeable supervision and 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 require.

Deanna Murray

Deanna Murray, Customer Service Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3147
Deanna has worked with SourceOne customers since 1993 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 information regarding job status and invoicing. Dee's efficient communication style will make your job easier and she is often your first line of defense when you need answers fast.

Kathy Casburn

Kathy Casburn, Customer Service Email me • 888-418-7547 ext. 3166
Kathy started with SourceOne assisting customers with powder coating services but her knowlege and capabilities have grown along with SourceOne. Contact Kathy to request powder coating quotations, expedite or schedule a project, inquire about shipping, billing or other related issues. Kathy understands SourceOne's culture of putting the customer first and strives to get your project completed efficiently.

Tim Temme

Tim Temme, Project Coordinator • 888-418-7547 ext. 3215
A veteran and previous air traffic controller, Tim has held positions in Fabrication, Setup & Operations, Shipping & Receiving, Maintenance & Supervision. Tim has worked in manufacturing for over 8 years and joined SourceOne in 2007.

Pat Miller

Pat Miller, Project Coordinator • 888-418-7547 ext. 3111
Pat has over 20 years of manufacturing experience, and has held positions in Quality Control, Production, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, and Supervision. He is experienced in quality control, production, AutoCAD, and Programming. Pat became part of the SourceOne family in 1998.

Matt Gudgel

Matt Gudgel, Production Superintendent • 888-418-7547 ext. 3208
Prior to becoming a part of SourceOne’s team in 1997, Matt was a supervisor at an ASME Code weld shop. He started at SourceOne in the Toolroom as a student, and worked 5 nights a week while earning his Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology. Matt has worked in manufacturing for more than two decades in positions as Machinist, Machine Operator, Welder and Supervisor.

Tom Fick

Tom Fick, Production Superintendent • 888-418-7547 ext. 3158
Having worked in manufacturing since 1973 with experience in fixtures, tool design, CNC machining centers, production design and supervision, and having held positions as Machinist, Programmer, Supervisor, Process & Manufacturing Engineer and Instructor, Tom was added to the SourceOne team in 2006. Tom has had training in programming, AutoCad, and management.


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