Executive Leadership

LUKE STAVROS
LUKE STAVROSPresident
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JARED HUNDRUP
JARED HUNDRUPController
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KERRY BLETTNER
KERRY BLETTNERGlobal Sales Manager
With over 20 years of sales experience, Kerry brings to our team a wide range of skills, and a proven track record of developing customer relationships, listening to the customer needs and delivering the necessary solution. Kerry is a big proponent of our “Teamwork makes the Dreamwork” slogan, and was the Ground Force Worldwide employee of the year in 2014.
JODI MCKENZIE
JODI MCKENZIEBusiness Development / Brand Manager
Jodi has over 20 years of Marketing & Sales experience. She has worked for companies both international and domestic, bringing new products to market as well as stimulating the growth of existing brands. Through Business Development and Product Support she strives to offer world-class service to our customers. Creating an atmosphere that offers an outstanding customer experience, and helping her employees and co-workers flourish, is her goal every day.
JEFF WEST
JEFF WESTEngineering Manager
Jeff West leads our engineering group with over 15 years of heavy mining equipment engineering. His experience comes from both working in the application with our customers and working on the Ground Force factory floor. Jeff values his interactions with our customers understanding success comes from listening to their challenges and needs and providing custom solutions designed specifically for their application.
LYLE VANIMAN
LYLE VANIMANMaterials Manager
Lyle Vaniman has been with Ground Force since 2012 and has held many positions within the company. His experience includes roles on the factory floor, Regional Manager for Peru, Warranty and Product Support, and Production Planner. His experience at Ground Force makes him an excellent fit for his current role as Material Manager.
THOMAS SMITH
THOMAS SMITHPlant Manager
Thomas has over 15 years of experience with production, safety, operations, and maintenance. This along with his training in Lean Manufacturing gives him a keen perspective on quality workmanship and general workflow. Thomas is a valued asset and was awarded Employee of the Year for 2019. He is appreciated for his consistency in his leadership as well as his ability to finish strong.
DERRICK WENDELL
DERRICK WENDELLProduct Support Manager
Derrick has been with Ground Force since 2013. He started as our Transportation Coordinator and quickly added the role of Product Support Representative. Derrick spent over 7 years in the Equipment Sales department as a coordinator offering world class customer service. Derrick now oversees our Parts Sales Department and manages our Global Transportation.