PINNACLE MANUFACTURING - Key Persons
Brian has almost 35 years in the manufacturing field. Prior to joining Pinnacle Brian had 20 years of experience manufacturing fire hydrants. Brian has been an exceptional member of the Pinnacle team for almost 15 years. He enjoys working with the Logistics side of the industry because he enjoys talking. In the logistics position, he has a lot of phone time.
Brian was born and raised in Marshall County. Brian and his wife Angel have been married for 31 years. Together they have one daughter, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
Chris started working at Pinnacle as a welder in 2012 where he learned all the materials, manufacturing processes, and our product line hands-on. This experience gave him a unique understanding of the business that allowed him to transition to the role of Supply Chain Manager where he continues with a hands-on approach.
Chris brings a "can do" attitude to the procurement process doing whatever it takes to keep Pinnacle running smoothly. Chris works closely with production, engineering, sales, and a host of vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all the necessary materials that keep Pinnacle operational. His attention to detail helps streamline all aspects of supply operations, materials management, purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and new product development.
He lives in neighboring Dekalb county with his wife of 15 years, Amy, and their 3 children MacKenna, Mia, and Eli.
Job Titles:
- Plant Manager ( Pinnacle East )
Brian has almost 35 years in the manufacturing field. Prior to joining Pinnacle Brian had 20 years of experience manufacturing fire hydrants. Brian has been an exceptional member of the Pinnacle team for almost 15 years. He enjoys working with the Logistics side of the industry because he enjoys talking. In the logistics position, he has a lot of phone time.
Brian was born and raised in Marshall County. Brian and his wife Angel have been married for 31 years. Together they have one daughter, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
James comes to Pinnacle with over 20 years of experience in Fabrication, Construction, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In addition to a B.S. in Welding Engineering, James is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector, NACE Level II Coatings Inspector and has worked with ASME, API, CWB codes.
James worked with fabrication facilities worldwide during his tenure at FLSmidth as a Supply Chain Manager while managing the procurement and delivery of process equipment for the Mining, Oil and Gas, and Waste Water Treatment Industries.
As the General Manager for a Dollar Tree Stores Distribution Center in Joliet Illinois, James managed a 1.2 million Square Foot facility servicing 600 stores with a focus on quality, employee development, processes improvement and customer service.
J.D. comes to Pinnacle Manufacturing with 20+ years of experience of Management and Business Development from the Portable Tank and Box Rental industry which serviced the Petrochemical Refinery, Environmental, Pipeline, Municipality, Wastewater, and Oilfield industries throughout the country.
Job Titles:
- Plant Manager ( Pinnacle West )
Matt joined Pinnacle in June 2022.
He comes to the company with over two decades of capital markets experience and over a decade of experience as a CFO.
Matt has diverse industry experience including manufacturing, tech, restaurants/retail, and others.
Matt has been a part of several successful transactions while working as an investment banker, time at a hedge fund, and as a private investor.
Matt holds an MBA from Goizuetta Business School at Emory University.
Matthew joined the Pinnacle team in late 2018 as the Director of Engineering. He brings 15 years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on Engineering, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and Team Building. Matthew has a B.S. in Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from GA Tech.
In his tenure, Matthew has lead projects in many areas of manufacturing including lost foam molding, automation, assembly lines, iron foundry, robotics, CNC machining, steel fabrication, research and development, quality control. He has led the team in the development of ABS Certified Intermodal equipment.
Matthew and his wife Jamie have been married since 2008 and have two little girls. They live in Boaz where they are active in the community and the local school system.
Job Titles:
- Sales Rep - New Business Development
Mike started in the waste industry 8 years ago as a website content manager for aftermarket and OEM equipment parts. Mike worked his way into the parts division manager role within a year and then into an equipment sales representative role where he served for 4 years.
Mike has been a firefighter for 19 years and it is his passion. He is still very active with the fire department, not only responding to calls, but also working shifts during the evenings and on the weekends when needed. Mike is also very active in serving his community through fire department community service activities as well.
Mike and his wife have four children two boys, and two girls. He resides in Rochester, Indiana.
Rich has been an integral member of the Pinnacle team since 2012 initially positioned as our controller, now serving as the VP of Administration. As our VP, he works closely with all departments effectively streamlining organizational goals while promoting profitable targets.
Rich began his early career as a weapons analyst in the US Army transitioning to the Department of Defense in late 2001. As a contractor, Rich worked mostly overseas supporting military mission objectives.
Rich and his wife Jenn have been married for 23 years, have one son and reside in Boaz, AL.
Job Titles:
- Regional Sales Manager West
- Sales Rep - Refurbs & Part Sales ( Pinnacle West )
Roger joined the pinnacle team in 2021 as Regional Sales Manager West. He brings over 30 years of experience in Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt he earned while working in Japan. Roger has owned a few of his own companies with his kids.
Roger and his wife Mindy have a blended family of 9 children and 20 grandchildren. They live in Farr West, UT
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Team
- VP of Sales
Tommy Denham started in the waste industry in 1994 and has worked in the industry ever since.
He came to Pinnacle in 2019 with his knowledge of the industry. He lives in Culver, IN with his daughter Sydney.