Automation Service Sales And Operations Management Team
Automation Service Sales, Engineering & Operations Experts
Brent Welch
Vice President
As the Vice President of the Valve Division and General Manager of Automation Service, Brent serves as the senior leader responsible for strategic direction, operational performance, and overall business growth. He leads sales, engineering, production, and service teams with a focus on expanding market presence and driving profitable growth. With more than 25 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing and engineer-to-order environments, he brings a leadership style centered on accountability, customer responsiveness, and long-term value creation.
Angie Kamp
Inside Sales Manager
With 34 years at Automation Service, Angie has built her career around customer relationships, technical support, and sales leadership. Beginning in customer service before transitioning into sales, she now serves as Inside Sales Manager, helping customers identify the right solutions while supporting team development and long-term business growth. Her experience across multiple areas of the organization provides a strong understanding of both customer needs and operational excellence.
Steve Ploudre
Director of Operations
Steve Ploudre serves as Operations Director at Automation Service, overseeing production, materials management, reclamation, and operational execution across the organization. With over 20 years at Automation Service, he has plays a key role in developing processes that improve manufacturing efficiency, inventory flow, sourcing strategy, and on-time delivery performance.
Recognized for his expertise in material acquisition and negotiation, Steve has been instrumental in expanding the company’s reclamation and recycling programs while building strong relationships with major surplus vendors and suppliers throughout North America.
