meet the sales team

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Our U.S. Machine Sales Team:

Scott Haley

Marcelo Niedermann

Steve Schmidt

Sergio Herrera

Erik Mercer

Mark Neuenschwander

Yung-Sen Lee

WHY US?

Rotex patented the innovative concept of Gyratory Reciprocating Motion and perfected it over years of lab testing, custom installations and field experience. No other solution combines low-angle screening, long-stroke and low-frequency characteristics in a single machine. This dynamic combination results in greater efficiencies, superior particle accuracies and higher yields. Our expert team of sales and application specialists will work with you to create a custom fit solution that matches the exact requirements of your process. Learn more about the team below.

info@rotex.com rotex.com 513-541-1236

Brian Kapcar

Frank Renn

Cathy Aylward

Name: Erik Mercer Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I provide inside sales support for our customers and manage our network of sales represenatives in the Western U.S. states and the St. Louis, MO., area. In my role, I also provide direct support to customers as needed through proposal creation, application analysis, and troubleshooting. I got into sales because I enjoy problem solving and the wide variety of people that a sales career enables me to interact with daily. Start date: 2021

Name: Scott Haley Title: Director of North American Sales and Market Development Job Responsibilities: At Rotex, ‘High Performance’ is not just a tagline, it is an expectation of how we conduct business with our customers beginning with the initial inquiry all the way through start-up and operation of our equipment. As Director of North American Sales and Business Development, I support our team of experienced independent sales representatives and in-house Application Engineers as we work to provide the optimal solution to our customers’ separation needs and look for the next market opportunity where Rotex products offer measurable value. We are customer driven and look forward to demonstrating that commitment. Start date: 1996

Name: Marcelo Niedermann Title: Director of Sales Asia & Latin America Job Responsibilities: I am responsible for our sales groups in Asia and Latin America. As such, I review and plan the path forward to protect existing segments and expand into new ones. I make sure that we have the correct sales channels in place, be it with internal applications, and with external sales representatvies. I help provide each representative with the training and tools they need to be successful. Start date: 1995

Name: Steve Schmidt Title: Application Manager Job Responsibilities: I am responsbile for sizing and quoting screeners based on customer provided feed rates and product specifications. I also provide support for our Rotex Europe Application Engineers and existing installed machine base for any application recommendations or specification changes. I have worked in sales for many years now, and every day brings a new challenge. Start date: 1977

Name: Yung-Sen Lee Title: Lead Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I provide application support and aid sales efforts for Rotex's Asia, Latin, and South American markets. Partnering with global sales channels, we recommend solutions that maximize screening performance, tailor screener features to unique applications, and deliver outstanding machine support. Start date: 2017

Name: Brian Kapcar Title: Regional Sales Manager Job Responsibilities: I am responsible for supporting a group of our Application Engineers and internal lab activities to help solve our customers' separation problems. We work in partnership with our customers and representatives across various regions of the United States to help determine appropriate machine requirements and support existing installations. Start date: 2017

Name: Frank Renn Title: Test Lab Supervisor Job Responsibilities: I assist the sales team by testing prospective customers' samples to show that Rotex has the best efficiency and performance on the market. I ensure that we meet customers' final product specifications with the correct machine style and size that best fits their needs. I'm also here to help support customers with free sample testing and advice after the sale for as long as they need it. Start date: 1993

Name: Cathy Aylward Title: Sales Support Specialist Job Responsibilities: I assist the Application Engineers with all aspects of machines sales to orders including communications with customers, sending drawings, creating manuals, etc. I also help with hostess duties when customers or representatives visit Rotex. I truly enjoy meeting and working with the reps and customers. Start date: 2004

Name: Erik Mercer Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I prove insidemanage our extensive network of Sales Representatives and provide inside sales support for our Canadian market. In my role I also provide direct support to customers as needed through proposal creation, application analysis, and troubleshooting. I got into sales because I enjoy problem solving and the wide variety of people sales enables me to interact with daily. Years at Rotex: 5

Terri Millard

Lance Pfau

Name: Lance Pfau Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I work with our customers and sales representatives in Canada and the Eastern U.S. to help optimize their screening needs. I listen to their finished product goals and help determine the best machine and screens to reach their desired outcome. I also support customer's exisitng equipment that they may have a new application for or face issues with. Start date: 2015

Name: Terri Millard Title: International Sales Support Specialist Job Responsibilities: I assist our international sales team with all aspects of machines sales and orders. In addition, I assist our parts team in coordinating the shipping of all export parts orders. My responsibilities include communicating with customers on shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of machines and parts, sending product information, and creating customs invoices and shipping documents. I enjoy my role because it's a fast pace, fun environment and I get to work with various people from different backgrounds every day. Start date: 1995-2001, 2021 - present

Name: Sergio Herrera Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I provide inside sales support for Mexico and Latin America. I manage the sales representatives in those areas and provide direct support to customers as needed, for quotes and machine troubleshooting. I love traveling and providing insight for technical sales. Years at Rotex: 5

Daniel Thibodeau

Name: Daniel Thibodeau Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I collaborate with our customers and sales representatives in North America to understand their screening requirements and assist them in achieving their end-product objectives. I do this by helping them select the most suitable machinery and screens for their specific application. I additionally provide support for existing customer installations, whether they're looking to repurpose a machine for a different application or are encountering operational challenges. Start date: 2024

Ashton DeMoss

Name: Ashton DeMoss Title: Application Engineer Job Responsibilities: I work with our customers and sales representatives in North America to create proposals, analyze applications, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. I help our customers determine the appropriate machine and screens for their applications and support our sales representatives in meeting the specific needs of each customer. Start date: 2024