HOME PRINCIPALS PARTS & SERVICE OFFICES ABOUT CONTACT BL ANDERSON STAFF MEMBERS At B.L. Anderson, we have dedicated personnel to help with every aspect and every need. From our polite and professional office staff to direct you to the right service group in our facility, to the experts we send out into the field, B.L. Anderson has groups of specialists in each area. Our process team can help you get started, from facility design to size and materials. Our valve and gate team can advise you on the right part for the job. Our service team provides expertise on site, so that implementation is carried out smoothly. Our parts team knows our incredible warehouse of stocked equipment to get you the right item right away. We even have full-time instrumentation experts, so that you never need to wait on a representative from the factory. Our people, with their professional attitude and their combined years of experience, set us apart and make us the best choice to meet all your supply needs. Process Team Valve & Gate Team Parts, Products, & Services Team Office Staff Eastern Office Staff Process Team Rick Kocerha President/CEO Rick Kocerha started with B.L. Anderson in 1992. With a degree in engineering from Purdue University and years of experience in project implementation and management, Rick is an expert in process, pumping, instrumentation, valves, gates, actuators, and systems operation for water treatment facilities. Mark Gasvoda Chairman Mark has been with B.L. Anderson for 35 years. He joined the company after earning his civil engineering degree from Purdue University in 1977. Mark is a registered Indiana professional engineer with expertise in both technical process and management of B.L. Anderson's business operations. With his years of experience and technical ability, Mark is an expert in assisting clients with the selection and application of treatment equipment and control systems for water and waste treatment plants. Gary Prehm Vice President Process Sales Gary started with B.L. Anderson in 1989. With a degree in marketing from Eastern Illinois University and previous experience as a sales engineer, he adds great value to the B.L. Anderson team. Gary's expertise is in water and wastewater process equipment. He was the 2001 President of the Indiana Water Environment Association, and a past WEF delegate. He has received the Tumble Bug Award and the Bedell Award as indicators of his excellent service to each of these associations. Brad Gasvoda Vice President Brad Gasvoda began working with B.L. Anderson in May of 2009. He came to B.L. Anderson with a civil engineering degree from Trine University (Tri-State University) and experience in municipal construction coupled with years of family tradition in the fluid processing industry. He has expertise in ABB variable frequency drives, and SIEMENS flow and level instruments and holds memberships in WEF, AWWA, and Young Professionals. Valve & Gate Team Thomas L. Siple Vice President Valve Sales Tom joined B.L. Anderson in 1997. His expertise is in valves, gates, and actuators. Tom earned his degree from Wabash College, where he majored in mathematics and minored in business. He has earned the following certifications: DeZURIK Sales Training – 1998 Cla-Val Company Product Training – 1998 Red Valve Company Product Training – 2000 Rotork Controls Electric Actuator Products – 2004 DeZURIK/APCO/Williamette Product Training – 2011 Todd G. Richeson Valve & Gate Sales Todd specializes in the application of valves, gates, and actuators for the water and wastewater industries. Joined the staff of B. L. Anderson Company in the Spring of 1992. Graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana in 1973. Received his degree from Purdue University’s School of Technology. Todd enjoys attending local sporting events of all types and is an avid fan of Butler University Baseball and the Chicago Cubs. Todd has been married to his wife Jacqueline for 40 years . They have four children, Danya, Brant, Shay and Griffin, and have been blessed with four grandchildren. He also enjoys spending his time with his best friend, Chip, a lively Silky Terrier. TJ Siple Valve & Gate Sales TJ Siple has been with B.L. Anderson since 2009. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wabash College and specializes in valves and gates. Parts, Products, & Services Team Dave Gasvoda Parts, Products & Services Group Manager Dave Gasvoda began working with B.L. Anderson in 2004 after completing his business marketing degree at Franklin College. He specializes in chemical feeds, instrumentation, project management, marketing, and receivables. He is a member of the WEF, AWWA, and Young Professionals. His experience, including years of family history in the environmental representative industry, makes him a valued part of the B.L. Anderson team. Dave is the main contact for B.L. Anderson seminars and training sessions. David Boesch Aftermarket Specialist Previously worked for Frakes Engineering as a project manager, designer. Sales Responsibilities: Mission Communication, YSI, Swan Analytical, Vega, ABB Drives, Watson Marlow. Education - 1983 Graduate of Plainfield Highschool College - 1988 Graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in EET. Personal - Married to Wife Vikki, Children - Jason and John Interests - Golf, fishing, woodworking Tom Bowman Aftermarket Specialist Over 30 Years experience in the water and wastewater industry 17 years in aftermarket sales for The Henry P Thompson Company 9 years in Flygt pump product sales for ITT/Xylem Water Solutions USA Various committee work with IWEA and a recipient of the Tumblebug Award Education – Graduate of North Central High School in 1969 Personal – Married to wife Charlene with one daughter Angela and granddaughter Copper Hobbies – Hunting and fishing Jim Gronceski Aftermarket Specialist Jim has been with B.L. Anderson for 23 years. His areas of expertise are SCADA, VFDs, electric actuators, and flow monitoring. He has degrees in both electrical engineering technology and applied science: electrical technology. In order to stay on top of a constantly changing industry, Jim has obtained the following credentials and certifications: Certified VFD start-up ABB Citect SCADA training, programming, configuration Steeplechase programming and configuration Wonderware configuration Confined space entry and safety Flow monitoring: Hach, Inventron, Siemens, Rosemont Radio telemetry: Motorola, Data Radio, Inet David McKinley Sales Engineer David joined B.L. Anderson in 2018 and is a graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Management, Finance, and Computer Science. He has over 17 years of industry and field experience in water and wastewater and has been extensively trained on various facets of processes and equipment - with industry staples such as Ashcroft, ABB, Flygt, Watson Marlow, Rotork, and more! With a diverse expertise in operations, maintenance, and administration in water and wastewater treatment, David is able to assess any aftermarket issue you may have. Elizabeth Sharp Parts, Products, & Service Coordinator Elizabeth began working at B.L Anderson may of 2016. She began as the Parts and Products Coordinator. As of January, 2019, she has also taken on the responsibilities of Service Coordinator. Jim Todd Technician Manager Jim Todd joined the B.L. Anderson team in 1986. As our tech support manager, he has expertise in start up, operations, and maintenance for any B.L. Anderson supplied equipment such as SCADA systems, chlorine/sulfur dioxide equipment, instrumentation products, integration support for all water and waste water products, and troubleshooting of legacy products. Jim has completed extensive training and achieved several certifications that make him a true expert in the field, including: Legacy products training (BIF, Aquatrol, Autocon, Consolidated Electronics, along with various mag, Doppler and ultrasonic flow meters) Siemens Water Tech SCADA Training Mission Communications Training SCADATA Scientific training ABB Certified Start-up Training Low Voltage Drives ABB Certified Start-up Training on Advanced Ultra Low Harmonic/Regen Drives Severn Trent Capital Controls gas treatment systems training Randy Phares Field Technical Specialist Randy Phares has worked with B.L. Anderson for over 14 years and is an expert in Rotork equipment, control panels, PLC & HMI equipment, UV systems, Siemens instrumentation, and Kaeser and APG-Neuros blowers. He earned his Bachelor's in electrical engineering technology from Purdue University. In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology in the fluid processing industry, Randy has obtained the following credentials and certifications: ABB - Low Voltage Drives Service Training (ACS550 & ACS800) ABB - ULH & Regenerative Drives Factory Service Training APG – Neuros - Factory Service Training (High Speed Turbo Blowers) CLA-VAL - Service Training Danfoss - Factory Service Training Rotork - Factory Service Training Siemens Instrumentation - Service Training Siemens Water Technologies - Factory Service Training Wedeco - Factory Service Training Shawn March Field Technical Specialist Shawn March has over 22 years of combined experience in environmental systems, industrial motion control, electronic repair, technical support, applications and sales. He earned his degree in electrical engineering technology from ITT Technical Institute and joined B.L. Anderson in 2002. As a B.L. Anderson field technical specialist, Shawn is ready to help any environmental processing plant in Indiana with its technical and engineering needs. Dave Halicki Field Technical Specialist Dave Halicki has been with B.L. Anderson for over 10 years, specializing in pneumatic control systems and pumps and piping systems. He has extensive prior experience in product design and manufacturing for pneumatic control and automation equipment. This, coupled with a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University, make him a valued member of the B.L. Anderson team. In order to hone his expertise and stay on the cutting edge of industry technology, Dave has obtained the following certifications and credentials: Siemens PS T-3 Flow Technology Training ABB Ceritified Drive Start-up Training Kaeser Omega Blower School. Hobie Montgomery Field Technical Specialist Hobie has 30+ years of construction background and is a highly mechanically skilled technician. He has been technically trained on: Mission Communications equipment installation and deployment Process valves replacement and repair Cla-Val start ups, repairs and problem diagnosis Kaeser blower startups, repairs and maintenance training YSI installations and other instrumentation Headworks screen repairs and problem solving Numerous different flowmeters and calibrations Steve Farris Field Technical Specialist Steve has over 8 years of experience with industrial power distribution equipment and controls. He is skilled in troubleshooting a wide variety of products and applications. Steve earned his degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 2007. He joined the B.L. Anderson team in February of 2016 and brought a unique skillset. Steve has been technically trained on: YSI Equipment Installations and troubleshooting. Multiple manufacturers flow meters and calibrations. Siemens Water Industry Products (including ultrasonic level measurement, flowmeters, differential pressure transmitters) Watson-Marlow chemical feed pumps. Additional information on Steve: NFPA 70E safety trained. Start-up and commissioning of power delivery equipment (including transformers, switchgear, ATS’s, switches, motors, drives, and motor starters. Troubleshooting expertise on power delivery equipment. Experience with relaying equipment. Experience with PLC’s and ladder logic controls Office Staff Cindy Sell Business Director Cindy came to BL Anderson in 1984. She is a graduate of Professional Careers Institute with a degree in Medical/Dental Office Administration. Her experience including office administration, accounting, file organization and management with various businesses prior to employment at BL Anderson makes her a valuable asset in the day-to-day management of the office. Cindy’s extensive experience with us enables her to bring improved value to each of our principals and clients. Donna Marshall Sales Coordinator Donna came to B.L. Anderson in 2009 with extensive administrative, accounting, leadership, and managerial skills as well as a degree in international business management from Northeastern University. Currently, Donna coordinates sales and works with the parts department in accounts receivable and as an administrative assistant. Sheridan Dillon Sales Coordinator Sher joined BL Anderson in September 2018. Coming from Banjo Corporation, where she had experience with valves and pumps in the liquid handling industry for 18 years. Serving as the Sales Coordinator & Pricing Manager, she brings strong administrative and managerial skills. She currently coordinates sales with the Equipment & Valve Sales Teams. Eastern Office Staff Marty Davidson Vice President 24 Years of Industry Experience National Sales Manager – Alfa Laval Regional Manager – Alfa Laval Office Manager Senior Project Engineer – Hollywood, FL Utilities Controls Systems Engineer – Hollywood, FL Utilities Teresa Schmidt Project Assistant Teresa Joined BL Anderson in January of 2018. Some of her previous roles include Solutions Development Manager, DPS Manager, and Senior Analyst, Sales Operations and Development serving a large Fortune 500 Company for over 18 years. Her experience includes national level B2B sales, people management, project management devoted to process, logistics, and Instructional design for internal and external business partners. She brings with her extended systems knowledge that includes administration of SharePoint, SAVO (Sales Enablement Platform), and SumTotal (Learning Management System). Education - Coursework, Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management - LaRoche College Kelli Jamison Process Sales Licensed P.E. in Water Resources B.A. Mathematics Maryville College B.S. Environmental Engineering University of Cincinnati Active with Ohio Water Environmental Association and has served on the Operations committee Municipal Sales Engineer – Southern Sales Company Sales Engineer – ITT Flygt National Sales Manager – Crane Pumps & Systems Ray Wilkey Process Sales Ray began his career in the field and worked his way up to Chief Plant operator for a utility in Southern Indiana. From there he began working for the Environmental Management Corporation (EMC) as a Facility Manager He has 29 Years of Industry Experience Previously held his Class IV Wastewater operator license in Kentucky and Indiana B.S. Marketing Indiana Wesleyan University Member of the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association Past President of the Central Chapter of the KWWOA 5S Club Member Dave Wilson Process Sales 24 years industry experience 15 years wastewater plant management/supervision experience 7 years operating experience with biological nutrient removal Operated WWTP’s from less than 1 MGD to 72 MGD design flow B.A. Business Admin/Project Management Associates Environmental Engineering Ohio EPA class IV wastewater operator and class II water distribution operator Katie Avera Process Sales Began her career at the Ford Hall company in Richmond, KY as Territory Manager Over 15 years of experience in the water/wastewater sales Bachelor of Arts, EKU Past President of the Eastern Chapter of the KWWOA CONTACT US B.L. 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