Brandon Kocher – President

Brandon graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in international business. With over 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Brandon is an expert at new customer acquisition and customer solution-oriented sales. His frontline experience of managing sales across a multitude of industries and customers is a testament of his abilities. Brandon has extensive experience in project management, quality control, non-conformance management, and operations in various machine shops and other industries.

When he’s not at work, Brandon enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, scuba diving, and cooking. He adores his wife, Arley, and children Eddie Lane and Cal Norris.

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Preston Hager – Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Preston graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. With over 13 years of experience in sales and engineering within the heavy manufacturing industry in Houston, he has managed $15M-$75M annually in receivables while consistently building his network in the oil and gas industry.

Preston’s ability to manage top tier customer accounts while working with all levels of business organizations around the world enables him to continue to build this network, which represents a small portion of the excellence he brings to the table at our machine shop. While working at OFI Testing Equipment, Preston handled all local and international Schlumberger accounts. Preston is a former collegiate All-American athlete, which helped him hone his instinctive leadership qualities, time management skills, and efficient use of team competencies.

When he’s not at work, Preston enjoys time with his wife, Courtney, and son, Hunter Ross, BBQing, hunting, and spending time with friends.

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Chris Foskin – Vice President of Supply Chain/Finance

Chris graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He has 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, all with A.E. Machine Works. His attention to detail is unsurpassed and it enables him to be an expert in quality control, contract review, and project management.

Chris currently manages the largest single client of A.E. Machine Works, Inc. and facilitates business with over 60 different locations. When outside the office, Chris enjoys bass fishing and jogging.

Marcus Ruggiero – Vice President of Operations/General Manager

Marcus has over 10 years of heavy manufacturing experience in the Aerospace, Power Generation, Navy Nuclear, Oil and Gas, and Automotive industries working for General Motors, Precision Castparts Corporation, and Arconic. After graduating Carnegie Mellon University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree including a large business focus, he has held numerous roles in Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering – all of which enable him to develop a knowledge of the industries from the ground up.

Marcus has had P&L responsibility for businesses ranging from $66M/year to $440M/year in annual sales, and has developed his knowledge base through experience at all levels of the metals industry. It is by leveraging this information that enables him to be effective in driving change and compliance at A.E. Machine Works.

Outside of work, Marcus enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, hunting, and traveling.

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