NIX - Key Persons
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- Operations Manager - Field Coatings
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Vice President of Operations
Adam has also grown up working in the business through high school and as a summer intern while attending University of Southern Indiana. Adam is known for his warm personality and exceptional customer service. In addition to leading our Repairs & Maintenance Division as the Vice President of Operations, Adam also leads our Employee Health and Safety Program. His unique experience and intelligence coupled with his great personality and demeanor make him an excellent asset as our company continues to grow.
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Vice President of Business Development & Administration
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- Manager
- Detailing Manager - Structural Fabrication
ADAM WILLIAMS Detailing Manager - Structural Fabrication Adam Williams grew up in Evansville, IN where he graduated from North High School in 1997 and went on to attend Ivy Tech Community College. Adam left Ivy Tech when he was offered a job as a Structural Detailer in 1998. Adam worked as a Structural Detailer for […]
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- Director of Human Resources
- Member of the Field Services Team
- Companies in 2018 As the Human Resources Manager
Angela Kirlin joined Nix Companies in 2018 as the Human Resources Manager. Angela graduated from Indiana State University with degrees in both Business Management and Administration as well as obtained her Master's Degree in Human Resources Training and Development. Angela began her career after college with Cintas as a Management Trainee. From that position she then went on to be the Human Resources Manager of the Louisville and Elizabethtown districts. Angela brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time at Cintas. In 2023, Angela obtained the SHRM-CP credentials and, also transitioned into her current role as Director of Human Resources where she oversees all our recruiting efforts and works to preserve our unique company culture.
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- Production Support Coordinator
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- Foreman
- Foreman - Field Coatings
Bo carmen Foreman - Field Coatings Bo joined Nix in April of 2019. He has 19 years of experience within the painting industry. He has great experience in leading teams in the field who are responsible for blasting and painting water towers, barges, water treatment plants, pipelines, storage tanks, oil refineries and more. He has […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Vice President of Operations
- Our Company in 2015 As the General Manager
Brandon joined our company in 2015 as the General Manager of one of our business units, Nix Equipment (currently the Repair & Maintenance Division). Brandon was instrumental in development of processes and procedures, integration, and provided the necessary leadership to help Nix grow. Now, Brandon leads as the Vice President of Operations for all Nix satellite locations including our Structural Fabrication Division in Rockport, IN, Gear & Machine Division in Princeton, IN and Northend Gear & Machine Division in Fairfield, OH. Within his operations role he is able to leverage his Degree in Industrial Technology & Industrial Distribution from Purdue University, along with over a decade of experience in a similar business, to develop and lead our growing company's needs.
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Vice President of Operations
- Our Organization in 2013 As the First General Manager
Brian Merkley joined our organization in 2013 as the first General Manager of one of our business units, Nix Coatings. Brian has a degree from Indiana State University in Construction Management, and prior work experience in operations management. His excellent "boots on the ground" leadership style and problem solving skills have earned him high regard with his team members and a track record for results. Today, Brian leads the entire Coatings Group (Field Coatings and Shop Coatings) as the Vice President of Operations as well as leads our Maintenance Program for the entire company. From leading his team, to scheduling, to maintenance, Brian keeps our facilities running, our customers happy, and our reputation soundly growing.
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Regional North Sales Specialist
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- Mobile Services Foreman - Repairs & Maintenance
- Services Foreman
Casey McMillan Mobile Services Foreman - Repairs & Maintenance Casey came on board in the fall of 2015. Casey has an excellent and well-rounded arsenal of education and on the job training. His experience in fabrication and industrial maintenance serve him well as the leader of our Mobile Services. Our customers will surely appreciate getting […]
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- Master
- Service Technician
- Master Service Technician - Repairs & Maintenance
Chris McClellan Master Service Technician - Repairs & Maintenance Chris joined the Nix Equipment family through the Tri-County Equipment of Poseyville in January of 2015. Chris has a wide and in-depth knowledge and experience of agricultural and construction equipment maintenance and repairs. His knowledge and experience adds another service to the expanded list of offerings […]
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- Codey Mattingly Project Manager
- Project Manager - Structural Fabrication
Codey Mattingly Project Manager Codey joined Nix in November of 2022, as a Project Manager for our Structural Fabrication team in Rockport, Indiana. Graduated from Western Kentucky University, Codey has a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Business Administration. Prior to Nix, Codey worked as a Project Manager at a construction company, leading […]
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- Operations Excellence Manager
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Heavy Industrial Specialist
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- Dave Shope Subject Matter Expert
- Subject Matter Expert - Northend Gear & Machine
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- Frank Rye Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - Northend Gear & Machine
Frank Rye Operations Manager Frank joined the Nix team in October of 2021 through the acquisition of Northend Gear & Machine in Fairfield, OH. Frank first began at Northend in 1993 as a machining intern. After Frank graduated High School, he came to Northend full time as a machinist. Throughout the years, Frank moved around […]
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - Structural Fabrication
Gary Ashley Operations Manager - Structural Fabrication Gary joined the Nix team in 2018 through the acquisition of Superior Fabrication. Gary has extensive experience in the field of fabrication. Gary has been in estimating, project management and shop operations. Gary joined our team as a Lead Estimator; then in 2022, transitioned into his current role […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Business Administrative Coordinator
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- Harold Graff Project Engineer
- Project Engineer - Poseyville
Harold Graff Project Engineer Harold joined the Nix team in February of 2022. Harold graduated from the ITT Technical Institute with a Bachelor's Degree in Robotics and Associate's in Tool and Die Design. With 18+ years working for an engineering company, Harold has extensive experience and knowledge in project management, developing 3D models, and interacting […]
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - Repairs & Maintenance
Jacob Dilbeck Operations Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Jacob joined Nix in February of 2022 as a repair technician. Prior to Nix, Jacob has worked as an Equipment Operator, Section Foreman, and Mine Trainer for a heavy industrial company and a HVAC Technician for a plumbing company. In these positions, he developed electrical experience, mechanical […]
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- Jacob Parker Project Engineer
- Project Engineer - Poseyville
Jacob Parker Project Engineer Jacob joined the Nix team in December of 2021 as a Project Engineer for our Pre-Production Team. Jacob graduated Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Building ConstructionManagement and Minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. He came to Nix with 8 years of experience in project estimating and managing. With […]
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Field Services Team
Jared Baehl joined the Nix Companies team in August of 2017 to lead the Accounting Department. Jared graduated from the University of Evansville with degrees in both Accounting and Business Management. Jared now leads all financial operations as the Chief Financial Officer for all Nix Integrated Businesses as well as all Nix Holdings Companies. His experience in public accounting will help with future growth and expansion through continued success and acquisitions.
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- Foreman - Field
- Foreman - Field Coatings
Jason Offerman Foreman - Field Coatings Jason Offerman joined the Nix team in the spring of 2012. Jason started out painting for Nix Metals on the side before Nix Coatings came into existence. When Nix Coatings was launched, Jason was the man for the job to head our paint division. Jason is a dedicated employee […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Regional South Sales Specialist
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- Estimator / Project Manager - Northend Gear & Machine
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- Accounts Receivable
- Member of the Field Services Team
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - Shop Coatings
Jeremy Will Operations Manager-Shop Coatings Jeremy joined the Nix Coatings team in 2017 as the operations manager. He has years of experience in manufacturing and industrial environments that met the needs of our customers. His hard working mentality and a demand for quality results keep our coatings operations running efficient and smooth. Jeremy's ability to […]
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- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager - Gear & Machine, Princeton
Jerry Hisch Operations Manager - Gear & Machine, Princeton Jerry joined Nix in May of 2019 with 20 years of machining experience. At his previous company, he worked his way from a CNC Operator up to Production Supervisor of Manufacturing. He began at Nix as our Repairs & Maintenance Service Coordinator where he focused on
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- Production Coordinator
- Production Coordinator - Shop Coatings
John Dike Production Coordinator - Shop Coatings John Dike joined the team at Nix Coatings in February of 2013. John started out in the sandblasting department preparing metal for both liquid coatings and powder coating. Through John's personal dedication and pursuit for knowledge, he quickly learned the skills of powder coating. John then went on […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Sales Engineer
Jonathan joined the Nix team in February of 2022. Jonathan graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in sales and management. Prior to Nix, he was a Sales Specialist for an industrial supply company for 14+ years. He gained knowledge in the industry and worked with customers through a project's life cycle. With Jonathan's friendly personality and job experience, he is a great resource for our local customers to problem solve and build a relationship with.
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- Julie Hartman Office Manager
- Office Manager - Northend Gear & Machine
Julie Hartman Office Manager Julie joined the Nix team in October of 2021 through the acquisition of Northend Gear & Machine in Fairfield, OH. Julie began working for Northend in 2015, after being a stay-at-home mother for several years. Prior to this, Julie worked for a manufacturing company where she gained experience in finance, accounting, […]
Kane joined Nix in March of 2022 as our Logistics Coordinator. Kane graduated Vincennes University with a degree in Agribusiness and utilized the knowledge he gained towards further leading his family's farm. Prior to Nix, Kane worked as a EMT for Posey County for 15+ years, where he developed his skills in communication and quick response. In 2023, Kane transitioned into his current role as our Transportation Manager. With holding a Class A CDL and having a great skill set of communication and organization, Kane leads our logistics by facilitating all transportation needs throughout the company including organizing drivers, purchasing of equipment, maintenance, safety and DOT Compliance.
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- Project Manager - Poseyville
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- Member of the Field Services Team
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- Director of Sales
- Member of the Field Services Team
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- Inside Sales Specialist
- Member of the Field Services Team
Lacey joined the Nix team in June of 2022. Lacey graduated Wabash Valley University with an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, then continued her education at Purdue University Fort Wayne and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. During Lacey's college time, she played softball for both universities she attended. Prior to Nix, Lacey has built her skills in business administration, management, and sales by working in the transportation industry as a Branch Rental Manager and Operations Supervisor. As a former Division 1 Athlete, Lacey's drive and determination to succeed is a strong asset to our sales team and our company's fast-paced environment.
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- Shop Foreman - Custom Fabrication
Lance Allen Material Processing Team Leader - Custom Fabrication Lance Allen joined our team in late 2014 as a fabricator and primary operator of our new CNC plasma system. Lance has an interesting and useful back ground working on the Nascar circuit as a member of the pit crew. This experience gave Lance a great […]
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- Financial Controller
- Member of the Field Services Team
Linda joined Nix in May of 2022. Linda began her career path as a controller working for a mining industry company, where she performed general accounting functions and payroll duties. Linda continued to grow her leadership and management skills and moved into a Controller / Accounting Manager position for another coal company. With over 40 years of experience working with heavy industrial companies and her extensive knowledge in accounting and finance, Linda is a great asset to the advancement of our accounting team.
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Director of Public Relations & Training
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- Estimator
- Project Manager
- Estimator & Project Manager - Field Coatings
Matt Weisheit Estimator & Project Manager - Field Coatings Matt joined the Nix team in June of 2022. Matt graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management. Prior to Nix, Matt has worked +17 years in the environmental services industry building his skills in variety of leadership positions including an Operations Manager, […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- President
Matthew Nix started working as the 5th generation in his family's mom & pop welding business at the age of 8, sweeping the floor and cleaning machinery for $5.00 a Saturday. Later, he began working in the shop as a summer intern learning the ropes. In addition to learning the trade, he credits much of the values he learned working alongside his father and grandfather. Matthew began working full time for the company in 2004 after receiving a 1 year certification in Welding Technology from Vincennes University. Matthew is an advocate of lifelong learning. In 2017, while still working in the business, he completed his certificate in Executive Business administration from the University of Notre Dame.
Today, Matthew currently serves as the President and CEO of Nix Companies Inc., a holding company he founded in 2017. Among its holdings, remains their family's 120+ year legacy business. Under the 5th generation's leadership, the business has grown from 4 family members to a regional company with over 150 team members and has achieved 100X revenue growth in less than 20 years. Matthew is passionate about building a company known for excellence in its people & culture, and he believes business can and should be a force for good. Nix Companies was named to the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in America for 7 consecutive years, Indiana Companies to Watch, and one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
Matthew is passionate about adding value to other business owners (especially family business) and his community. He is (or has been) involved in multiple groups and activities to support this mission; some notable ones are the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce- Family Business Alliance - Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance- Posey County Economic Develop - Posey County Redevelopment Commission- Forum 4 Growth, Business owner network- Junior Achievement - and Legatus, Catholic CEO network- Evansville chapter charter member.
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- Estimator
- Project Manager
- Estimator - Structural Fabrication
Mike baer Estimator/ Project Manager - Structural Fabrication Mike Baer joined NIX in March of 2021. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor Degree in Industrial Supervision. Mike has 14 years of experience in the metal industry with success in project management, estimating, purchasing, and […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Digital Sales & Marketing Manager
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- Project Manager
- Project Manager - Structural Fabrication
Nick Hawkinson Project Manager - Structural Fabrication Nick Hawkinson has been with Superior Fabrication for two years. He has a degree from Western Kentucky University in Construction Technology. Nick has several years of project management experience working as a Foreman for Commercial Construction General Contractor. Nicks project management experience and commitment to quality will allow […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- IT & Data Coordinator
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- Detailer - Structural Fabrication
Robert Forwood Detailer - Structural Fabrication Robert joined the Nix team in November of 2021. Robert graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with an option in Architectural Design & Construction. Robert has 24 years of construction design experience, including architectural and structural design, with the last 14 […]
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- Project Manager - Poseyville
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- Sales Manager
- Sales Manager - Repairs & Maintenance
Sean Parrish Sales Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Sean joined the Nix team in 2017 as the Nix Equipment Sales Manager. Sean has extensive experience in sales and management as he worked 20+ years in car sales and managing a business. Looking for the next opportunity to grow, Sean came to Nix and helped develop […]
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- Member of the Field Services Team
- Regional East Sales Specialist
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- Project Engineer - Northend Gear & Machine
- Shelby Richards Project Manager
Shelby Richards Project Manager Shelby joined the Northend Gear & Machine Division in March of 2022 as a Project Manager. Shelby graduated from Miami University with an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to Northend, Shelby worked at machining and manufacturing facilities starting as an Engineer/ AutoCAD and going to an Engineer and Team Lead. […]
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- Bookkeeper
- Member of the Field Services Team
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- Foreman
- Shop Foreman - Structural Fabrication
Tim McKinney Shop Foreman - Structural Fabrication Tim joined our Structural Fab Division as a fabricator in January of 2018. His leadership skills and "can-do" attitude helped him be promoted to Shop Foreman at our Structural Fab Division where he continues to lead the shop helping his team get work done in an efficient manner […]
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- Facilities & Maintenance Manager, CWI - Poseyville
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- Operations Manager - Custom Fabrication
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- Wayne Adams Repair Shop Supervisor
Wayne Adams Repair Shop Supervisor Wayne joined the Nix team in October of 2021 through the acquisition of Northend Gear & Machine in Fairfield, OH. Wayne graduated from Butler Vocational School and started working for Northend at the beginning of the company's journey in 1988. Wayne has 33 years of experience in gear manufacturing, machining, […]