Application Specialists committed to protecting & servicing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Call 📞800-245-3198 or Contact us. SERVING THE INDUSTRY OVER SIXTY NINE YEARS Kerr Engineered Sales Company is known for over 69 years of knowledge and expertise in natural gas, pipeline, industrial, water and power industries. From gas compressors or pipeline pigs to complex, fully integrated systems, Kerr delivers depth and level of service that cannot be beat. Cost savings and efficiency are the goals for every project. “The Kerr staff knows the industry better than our own employees.” is often said by the companies Kerr represents. Our hands-on approach and extensive product application knowledge is trusted to provide solutions and ensure the job is done. Efficient, safe systems that avoid factory shutdowns and costly mechanical failures across multiple industries is what Kerr has been providing since 1952. HISTORY 1952 - 2021 A. J. Kerr Sr. (Art) founded Kerr Engineered Sales Company in 1952 after a twenty eight year career in sales and marketing to the oil, gas and water industries. He served as Vice President of Sales for Rockwell Manufacturing Company. He uncovered a need for technical sales and solutions for manufacturers expanding to the northeast. Art and son Jack (A.J. Kerr, Jr.) formed the company to meet this need initially for two manufacturers, T. D. Williamson, Inc. and Peerless Mfg. Co. who continue to partner with Kerr 69 years later. David and Thomas, Jack’s sons have been running the company since 1997. Together with the team of application specialists and inside sales, they continue the tradition of high touch service and technical expertise while adapting to the constant changes in the industries. OUR TEAM DAVID B. KERR PRESIDENT david.kerr@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-860-8523 David joined Kerr in 1987 after graduating from Penn State University. He started as a Sales Representative and became President/Chief Operations Officer in 1997 David is a past Chairman of the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (2005), and also holds memberships with Ohio Gas Association, The Energy Association of Pennsylvania, and the Guild of Ancient Supplers. David leads operations, principal relationships and customers in PA and Ohio. THOMAS W. KERR VP SALES AND MARKETING thomas.kerr@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-860-8525 Thomas joined Kerr as a sales representative in 1994 after working in a public accounting firm and graduating from Penn State University. Since 1997, he has served as Vice President. Thomas is a member of the Society of Gas Operators and a committee member of the Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course. He leads sales and marketing activities in northeastern US, and works closely with KERR principals to introduce new products and opportunities. A. J. KERR, JR. (JACK) CHAIRMAN jack.kerr@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-860-8524 After receiving a degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, Jack received his M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. He has served Kerr since 1952 in roles including Sales Engineer, Vice President, President (1968-1989), and President/ Chairman (1989-1997). Since 1997 he has served as Chairman/Chief Executive Office. Jack is a founding committee member of the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (Chairman in 1989) and the Family Firm Institute, Pittsburgh Chapter. RONALD T. COMER SR. APPLICATION SPECIALIST ron.comer@kerrengineeredsales.com 856-981-6526 Ron joined Kerr in 2006 and provides senior product and service solutions along with technical support to customers within the Mid-Atlantic region. Ron’s professional background includes sales and marketing in Software, Retail Technology and HVAC industries with a focus on National/Key Account Management, Business Alliance Development, Product Development/Market Positioning, and New Markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Minnesota State University. Ron resides in New Jersey. DARYL M. SMITH SR. APPLICATION SPECIALIST daryl.smith@kerrengineeredsales.com 804-690-3141 Daryl joined Kerr in 1999 and has excelled and grown with the company. He is a senior application specialist covering the territories of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC area. Prior to joining Kerr, Daryl was a business owner in an independent printing company. SAMANTHA PARENTE SR. APPLICATION SPECIALIST samantha.parente@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-297-2617 Samantha joined in 2013 to develop new products and applications. She serves as technical support in the Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia area. She also provides inside customer support. Her professional background includes experience in Public Relations, Experiential Marketing, Qualitative Research, Consumer Insights, and Customer Care. She is a proud resident of Pittsburgh, PA. JANET CORNELL SR. SALES COORDINATOR janet.cornell@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-216-9797 Janet joined Kerr in 2008 to develop and grow inside sales. She brings many years experience as a sales representative and office manager for a travel agency. Her customer service experience and many talents are invaluable to keep operations running. She is a direct contact and master problem solver between customers, principals and sales. NIGEL BELSHAW APPLICATION SPECIALIST nigel.belshaw@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-860-8527 Nigel joined Kerr in 2016 to support operations and sales channels. His experience spans a successful career of 27 years in the British Army in multiple roles and countries. He served as the Assistant Defense Advisor at the British High Commission in Kenya. Nigel was General Manager of a high risk security firm and an aviation company in Nairobi, Kenya. He has a Master of Science in Leadership and Management (MSC) through Portsmouth University and studied Finance and Management at London South Bank University. SHARON MURPHY OFFICE MANAGER sharon.murphy@kerrengineeredsales.com 412-362-6556 Sharon joined Kerr in 1989. Sharon manages customer orders and is the primary inside office support for Kerr. She loves helping customers and meeting new people. NATALIE COLLINS ASSISTANT SALES COORDINATOR natalie.collins@kerrengineeredsales.com Natalie joined Kerr in 2021. Her background is customer care, event management and marketing. INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS American Water Works Association www.awwa.org Energy Association of Pennsylvania www.energypa.org Northeast Gas Association www.northeastgas.org Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable Jack Kerr was a Founder and past Chairman (1979) David Kerr is also a past Chairman (2005) www.egcr.org Appalachian Underground Corrosion Shortcourse www.aucsc.com Ohio Gas Association www.ohiogasassoc.org Manufacturers’ Agents National Association (Associate members) www.manaonline.org American Gas Association www.aga.org Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course Thomas Kerr is a general committee member www.agmsc.com Society of Gas Operators www.esogo.org Rotary www.rotary.org Guild of Ancient Supplers David Kerr is a member Project Analysis • Site Visits • Product Education • Technical Presentations NEWS FEATURED PHMSA PIPES ACT 2020 - SOLUTIONS PHMSA Pipes ACT 2020 comes into effect Dec 27, 2021. Included within the act are new mandates for PHMSA that require operators to revise all plans to address elimination of hazardous leaks and minimize releases of natural gas. There are proven solutions that the KERR team can help you implement. Read More → Oct 21, 2021 MEET US AT OHIO GAS, EGCR, NACE & AGA The KERR team is back on the road. Starting with Ohio Gas August 12 & 13, please join us at at EGCR (Sept. 14-16), AGA (October 5-8) and NACE (October 4-6.) Please come see us and say hello. Look for the KERR booth. Read More → Aug 10, 2021 RESOURCES Resources All TDW Pig Resources & Guides TDW Closures & Pig Sigs Southern Company relies on ZEVAC to meet 2050 emissions targets. Connect with us on Linkedin 2021 LINE CARD Site design by ckarma marketing | 2020 Kerr Engineered Sales Company | All Rights Reserved.