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 tripled 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, Co-Owner of PES, 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.
Joe came to PES with 23 years of experience in sales and leadership, including working for Home Depot as the NW Regional Director, managing 90 stores. He has owned two family businesses, so he truly understands the daily challenges an independent dealer faces. Having just traded in his original 1969 Corvette for an RV bus, you’ll find Joe spending his weekends enjoying the Pacific Northwest fly-fishing, wakeboarding, and camping.
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.
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 for 11 years now, 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 ATV’s. 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 ATV’S, 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’m always learning and never content to be average. My goal is not just to be a parts distribution source, but also a business partner that my customers can trust. I will go out of my way to make sure their needs and concerns are met, and that the decisions we make together are the best decisions for your business.
I started out on the big box retail side of the OPE business (6+ years at Sears), and have since transitioned to my current position with PES, supporting independent retailers in Southern California and Hawaii. I have a strong retail sales background and can help with customer service, merchandising, accessorizing, and selling techniques.
Loves: Jesus, healthy eating, and classic movies (1940’s-50’s).
Fun Fact: Born and raised a Texan, but now proud to be a Californian.
Why PES: I love working for a growing company with a bright future. Not to mention the excellent support staff and kind, caring people that I get to partner with daily.
Favorite: Sports: Baseball and BMX biking Movie: Secret Life of Walter Mitty Restaurant: Chipotle
Hobbies: Hiking and playing guitar
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 the 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
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: First and foremost, I’m a mom to 4 grown children. They range in age of 21 to 30, plus one son-in-law in the mix. 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.
About me: My life has always been centered around helping others. I love being able to help people resolve issues and accomplish goals, which is why I love my role as Call Center Manager. I was born and raised in Oregon, and absolutely love this place! I have 5+ yrs of experience in the customer service/call center field, which has allowed me to grow as a person and as a professional.
Loves: Sports, Music, Kids, Art
Enjoys: Beach trips, traveling, trying new things, and meeting new people
Why PES: PES has given me the opportunity to truly develop my “job” into a career. Throughout my employment, the company has grown SO much – I can’t wait to see what’s next for PES!
Favorite: Blazers (basketball), Patriots (football), Barcelona (soccer)
Hobbies: Playing basketball, making music on my guitar, and getting involved in community outreach
About me: I’m originally from Reno, Nevada but have lived in Oregon for 25 years. On the weekends, you’ll find me rafting in the Rouge River with my friends and hubby.
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!
Retired in 2016: Mike spent 31 years with PES! While he was here, he took great care of his customers, and we are so grateful for the work he’s done for us – he will be greatly missed.
About me: I’ve been a proud Oregonian my whole life. After high-school, I served in the US Army and was sent to Vietnam for a year before returning to my home town, where I worked for my dad’s Western Auto Store. After learning the tricks of the trade, I became a mechanic at John Deere, where I continued to work before coming to PES 31 years ago. I’ve seen this place grow from a small shop to the world-class distributor it is today.
Loves: To cook
Enjoys: A good movie
Why PES: It is a family company that sticks together
Hobbies: Fishing and hunting, or anything outdoors
Accounting
About me: I have a love for numbers, and have been working in the accounting field for over 20 years. I grew up in Sandy, Oregon, but thanks to PES, I now live in Salem. Prior to PES, I spent the last 7 years as an A/R Accountant for Compview. If you have any questions regarding your customer account or payment information, I’m the one to contact.
Loves: I love staying healthy and learning new things about nutrition and exercise to help me stay young and fit.
Fun fact: I participated in the 1982 Junior Olympics at UCLA for volleyball. I also attended college in California on a dual athletic scholarship for softball and volleyball.
Enjoys: Besides staying active with sports, I enjoy riding motorcycles.
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.
Hobbies: My uncle has a horse ranch outside of Stayton where he has been teaching me to train Callie, a ¾ Thoroughbred and ¼ Belgian Draft Horse.
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 in the 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 for 20+ years where I started in the warehouse, moved to the purchasing department, and came back out to the warehouse a year-and-a-half ago as the Warehouse Supervisor. I have two grown kids and one granddaughter, whom I spoil at every opportunity. I also have a deep love for animal,s and am a long time advocate for the ASPCA.
Loves: I love spending time with my granddaughter.
Enjoys: I enjoy training my German Shepherd and doing agility with her. I also enjoy going to the movies.
Favorite: My favorite thing to do is hiking – Oregon is such a beautiful state.
Hobbies: Biking, softball, reading and working in the yard
