FACTORY PIPE - Key Persons


Baldomero Castanon

Job Titles:
  • Department: Stamping & Tubing
Baldomero started at Factory Pipe more than 30 years ago as a press operator. Today, he manages two departments and is a key member of the leadership team. His work ethic, attention to detail, and company loyalty set the standard for other employees, and his smile makes everyone's day a little better.

Brent Christensen

Job Titles:
  • Department: Laser & Welding
When Brent was 10 years old, he made his little brother spin their father's lathe manually so he could "make stuff." He's been working with his hands ever since. Brent enjoys working at Factory Pipe because he enjoys the challenge of interesting work and the team-based environment.

Cindy Butzow

Job Titles:
  • Department: Administration
Almost 30 years ago, Cindy accepted a position as an office manager for a 15-person company. Although her title hasn't changed, her responsibilities have. Factory Pipe now has about 70 employees and the complexity of managing the administration for all those people keeps her busy.

Eric Delgado

Job Titles:
  • Department: Warehouse
If you need to know something about shipping or receiving at Factory Pipe, Eric is your guy. On the outside, he's friendly and easy-going, but don't let that fool you. He feels personally responsible for every single shipment and is serious about making sure everything goes out as it should. This is a great place to work. Ross [Liberty] is appreciative of our work, and he listens to us. He is also generous and kind-hearted. It feels like we're all working in his garage together-and he loves being here.

Jon Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Department: Engineering
Jon worked at Arctic Cat in Northern Minnesota for ten years before joining Factory Pipe. He moved his wife and four children to rural Northern California where the "people are real and the weather is awesome." Like many Factory Pipe employees, he enjoys adventure sports and the equipment supported by Factory Pipe components.

Laura Liberty

Job Titles:
  • Department: Human Resources
Laura has worked nearly every job on the floor before earning a Master of Business Administration and gaining outside management experience. She recently returned to Factory Pipe and absolutely loves her job as the Human Resources and Communications Manager.

Ross Liberty

Job Titles:
  • Department: Executive
Ross founded Factory Pipe in his parent's Southern California garage some 45 years ago as a provider of low-quantity, stamped, two-stroke exhaust systems for the aftermarket motocross. Today, he oversees the operation from concept to on-time delivery.

Steve Lynch

Job Titles:
  • Department: Machine Shop
After working at a local machinist shop for 21 years, Steve came to Factory Pipe for the work environment, job security and benefits. Like many people at Factory Pipe, he has a work hard/play hard approach. When he's not overseeing the machinists, you can find him at Lake Pilsbury boating and camping.