Meet the Brain Power Behind It All
From a small shop over 35 years ago, to today’s expansive team, PES is your partner
Executive Team
Kelly has been part of the Power Equipment Industry since high school. From picking parts in the warehouse years ago to working in the accounting department, she’s enjoyed the journey. After graduating with a degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Oregon, Kelly took over the operations side of PES and helped triple its size. She is an avid half-marathon runner and immensely enjoys her husband’s cooking. During football season, she’s decked out in yellow and green, cheering on her Oregon Ducks.
Pete brings over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales. With all of his experience, Pete is a natural at running the sales and marketing side of PES. He is the poster child of our core values, championing humor. A passionate chef, Pete completed a boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), and remains a frustrated golfer. As an Oregon State fan, you’ll find him sporting orange and black when Kelly’s not around, yelling “GO BEAVS!”
David earned a degree in Business Information Systems and Supply Chain Management. Yes, that actually exists! This California native came to PES with over 15 years of experience in distribution, manufacturing, and product development, transforming our organization using LEAN methodology. But don’t worry, he’s not a total nerd. In David’s spare time, he can be found driving fast and working on vintage cars.
About me: At heart, I’m an outdoorsman and especially enjoy doing anything in the mountains. For the past 17 years, I have been a Deputy for Yamhill County, and have recently retired from patrolling the Coast Range mountains.. I’ve been married to my lovely wife, Jan, for 30 years, and we have two grown kids, Nick and Melanie. For the last 20 years, I’ve been involved in Lawn and Garden distribution, specializing in Forestry, for the past 7 years.
Loves: I’m an avid, hardcore Elk hunter and winter Steelhead enthusiast.
Why PES: The wonderful family atmosphere and positive attitudes
Favorite: My favorite thing in the world is to help make positive changes in young people’s lives. Through 5-Rock Ranch, I’m able to use my Law Enforcement background and life experiences to help mentor a steady stream of troubled fatherless kids, moms, and people who have hit rock bottom.
Hobbies: Gentleman farmer (raising Beef), and staying on top of our property chores and maintenance.
Sales & Marketing
About me: I spent the 13 years before starting at PES working for my parents’ Lawn and Garden shop – I learned everything I know about looking up parts from my mom during the microfiche era. I’ve been part of the PES family since 2005, beginning in the call center and transitioning to the sales team. I now focus on Cub Cadet and salesforce.com.
Enjoys: My job and the customers I work with. I also enjoy traveling.
Loves: To take pictures
Most likely to: Spend time with my friends and family – normal stuff like going to the beach or taking my nieces to a movie.
Why PES: They foster growth, employee development, and education, which has allowed me to grow into the position I have today.
About me: I came to the PES team with 20+ years of experience in sales, product management and marketing in the power tool and hardware industry. I graduated from BYU with a BS in marketing then moved around the country working for DeWalt and Schlage lock company, while my wife and I raised our 3 children. They call Colorado home, but Utah is home to me. I enjoy the challenges of managing a territory, and the friendships developed with my customers. I prefer to spend my free time doing something with my family outdoors and enjoy boating at Lake Powell or exploring Utah’s deserts and mountains on ATVs. I like to do home-improvement projects, but hope to never finish off another basement.
Most likely to: Spend my weekends with family enjoying the outdoors, working in the yard, or standing in front of the BBQ burning something.
Loves: Early mornings at the sand dunes, the sounds of high HP ATVs, the smell of two-stroke engines / race gas—and bacon, two feet of fresh powder at Snowbird, and of course, In-N-Out burger.
Favorite Mountain ATV spot: Ouray, Colorado Restaurant: Papadeaus Cajun Seafood Friday night: Usually involves grand kids, a movie, pizza, and a messy house after Scuba spot: Palancar Reef in Mexico
About me: I was raised in Edmonds, WA, which today is still my home. It’s the coolest little waterfront town that no one knows of. My daughter and her two giant black labs coexist with me. I’ve worked in the power equipment industry for 35+ years – it’s amazing how time flies.
Most likely to: Watch a ball-game of any sport on TV or in-person
Loves: My beautiful daughter, I would do anything for her.
Enjoys: A round of golf or game of poker with my buddies. There would likely be a beer in the equation as well.
Favorite: Hanging out in the sun in Mexico while the weather is crappy at home.
About me: I started in the Lawn and Garden industry in 1982 as a factory representative with my dad. In 1989, I started working for PES from our Seattle warehouse as an outside salesman, and the years have just flown by. I remember back when we all answered phones, took orders, looked up parts, pulled products from the warehouse, and packed our own orders. In 1993, I was allowed to transfer to Oregon when I got married to my lovely wife, Sallie. I have enjoyed watching PES grow, and I continue to work as hard as I can to earn and keep my dealers’ business.
Enjoys: The relationships I have built with my customers
Hobbies: Hunting deer, elk, and ducks, as well as fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and trout.
Most likely to: In my spare time, I’m golfing, shooting pool, and throwing darts.
Favorite: Weekend gardening and little landscape projects in my backyard keep me busy.
About me: I have 40 years in this industry working as an Engine and Equipment Tech, from Sales to Management. I started out with a degree in Business Management, but found my love for building engines directed me to continue my studies in Small Engine Repair. Within my hometown of Ohio, I proudly helped build a covered bridge, and later worked as a foreman. My 9 years of experience in Generator Maintenance is what makes me an expert on Kohler generators today. Having lived in Oregon for 26 years now, there is no other place I could call home.
Loves: Spending time at home working around the yard.
Enjoys: Riding my Harley.
Why PES: The team atmosphere, and our people are great.
Fun fact: I have painted iron ore ships on Lake Erie.
Favorite: Riding my motorcycle along the coast.
Hobbies: Showing and racing my old Dodge – and, of course, building engines.
About me: I now live in Middleton, ID with my lovely wife, Stacie. Together, we have five adult kids and eight grandchildren. I have worked in our industry for 35+ years and still learn something new every day.
Loves: My wife, family, and dog.
Why PES: Our core values and integrity – Oh, and I can bring my dog to work!
Enjoys: Fishing, hunting, and traveling with my wife.
Fun Fact: I’ve had lunch with General Chuck Yeager – twice!
Favorite Quote: “NOTHING happens until someone sells something.”
About me: I am a Southern California native, and currently reside in Simi Valley, CA with my wife Victoria and son Joey, who is a junior in High School. My daughter Lacee is a teacher in Fresno, CA, and my son Garrett is currently serving in the United States Army.
Loves: My wife and family, USC Trojans, Kansas City Chiefs, and NASCAR.
Why PES: Our CORE values, and we can bring our dogs to work!
Enjoys: Fishing, spending time with family, and attending sports events.
Fun Fact: I’m allergic to grass and weeds!
About Me: First and foremost, I’m a mom to 4 kids of my own. Two of my kids are married, so my son-in-law and daughter-in-law, as well as one sweet grandson, are part of my ever-growing family that keep my busy. Two of my kids live in the PNW, one daughter lives in California, and another is finishing her Masters Degree at the University of Montana. When I’m not at work, I’m planning visits to far away places to see my kids or other family. I was born in North Africa and spoke French as my primary language until moving to the US when I was 7.
Most Likely to: Do some overseas travel to visit family
Loves: Cooking and baking – they are my artistic release, and I get great joy in creating flavorful dishes that are visually appealing.
Why PES: I like the challenge of learning new things and helping customers.
Fun Fact: I’m a certified scuba diver.
Customer Advocates
Most likely to: Provide an obscure historical fact to any conversation
Loves: My wife, Sharon
Enjoys: Reading about history
Why PES: PES has remained a strong, team-oriented, customer-driven company since the beginning. The employees are the best.
Favorite: My favorite saying is “words are words, it’s action that counts.”
Most like to: Work on my 1967 GMC pick-up
Loves: SUMMER! Going to rivers and barbecuing, car shows, and cruising one of my 3 classic cars
Favorite: My favorite football team is the COWBOYS.
Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends, going out to the beach, and bike riding
About me: I’m originally from Reno, Nevada but have lived in Oregon for 25 years. On the weekends, you’ll find me avidly pursuing my interests on Pinterest.
Loves: Cooking, baking, and all things Betty Crocker – add a football or baseball game to the mix, and I am one happy girl.
Favorite: Being on the beach in Mexico with a beer in my hand and my toes in the sand
Why PES: We are truly the best place to work on the planet. Pete and Kelly really take care of us and treat us like family, allowing everyone to work together as a team. Also, working with our dealers makes my day, and I enjoy celebrating the growth of their business.
Fun fact: I played the violin professionally for many years and my first job was as a cigarette girl in a casino – that should date me!
About me: I am from a small town in Mississippi but grew up in a military family and traveled quite a bit during my childhood. I have been in Oregon for the last 7 years.
Loves: My children are my passion! I also enjoy anything competitive. If I can possibly turn something into a contest, I will.
Favorite: My favorite thing would be fishing on my property in Mississippi with my children right beside me.
Why PES: This is truly a family environment and a solid team. The culture here is not about individual accomplishments, it is all about what we can accomplish as a team.
Fun fact: I was recruited to play football for the University of Michigan before I went to play basketball in Italy for 3 years.
About me: I was born and raised in Albany, OR, went to Willamette University, then lived in Vancouver, WA for 14 years. I moved to Las Vegas for 7 years and recently moved back to Albany. I run 15-20 miles a week, and enjoy cooking and doing home improvement projects.
Loves: Food (Mexican), Apple technology, and staying busy
Favorite: Relaxing at home and watching movies with lots of snacks
Why PES: It’s an amazing company to work for – very friendly people, fun environment, and I’m ALWAYS LEARNING!
Fun Fact: I owned and operated a printing business for 7 years.
Accounting
About: I got my real start in the field of accounting with EPIC Aviation in 2005. From there, I had a wonderful opportunity to move to Germany for almost two years where I worked for the Department of Defense. Accounting is something that found me, and I flourished. I love that everything in accounting balances. I also help with programming our operating system, CODIS. I look forward to continuing to grow with PES and our great team.
Fun fact: I own a 1965 Mustang Fastback, and rebuilt the original engine myself.
Love: My husband and our sweet baby boy – I love watching him grow and learn new things!
Why PES: I am attracted to PES because of our company values – be ‘for’ each other, speak straight, listen generously, humor, honor commitments, and work/life balance. I truly appreciate that I am valued for my skills and pushed to excel. We all bring something different to the table, and our values are what make it all work.
Service Warranty & TechNet
Most likely to: Help my friends in need.
Loves: Spending time outdoors.
Fun fact: My wife and I enjoy horseback riding.
Favorite: German chocolate cake with pecan frosting.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, riding quads, and, of course, working on lawn equipment.
About me: I have owned my own power equipment shop for 11 years, and today have been in the industry for over 20 years.
Why PES: I had done business with PES for years when I owned my shop. I knew the owners, and liked the way the company was being run. It’s been a good fit ever since.
Fun Fact: I’ve been to Africa on business.
Hobbies: Watching football and cheering on the Green Bay Packers
Warehouse
About me: I have been at PES since 1994, where I started in the warehouse, moved to the purchasing department, and came back out to the warehouse as the Warehouse Supervisor, and currently the Warehouse Manager. I am married, have two grown kids, and two grandkids – Lauren, 6, and Jamison, 1. I have 3 dogs, who all take turns coming to work with me.
Loves: I love spending time with my grandkids, my dogs, my husband, and friends – not necessarily in that order.
Enjoys: I enjoy training my German Shepherd and doing agility with her, as well as taking the dogs on walks, going to the movies, and going to the beach.
Favorite: My favorite thing to do is hiking – my goal is to do a hike or two in every state of the US.
Hobbies: Working out at the gym, biking, and reading – especially if it is outdoors in the sunshine near water.