Eric Voress, Vice President of Development Since 1995

Eric usually takes the overalls off before coming to work but he lives on a farm along with his wife and two children where they raise sheep and have two dogs, Belle and Izzy. Farming roots run deep in his family as helping on his dad’s farm was Eric’s first job. His favorite thing to do outside of work is spend time with his family. Eric’s first car was actually a Chevy pickup which he describes as a “piece of junk.” With favorite foods including chocolate and Cassano’s Pizza, Eric enjoys the company of his co-workers and appreciates that we produce products that benefit our customers.

Email: eric@isaiahindustries.com

Seth Heckaman, Vice President of Sales Since 2009

Seth’s first job was busing tables on all-you-can-eat fish night at a local restaurant, and his first job at Isaiah was cleaning out closets and mice-proofing the offices. Seth feels blessed to work for a Kingdom Business striving to love and serve all who Isaiah comes in contact with. As Sales Manager, he works with our Customer Support and Dealer Development teams to provide as high of level of support and service as possible. He and his lovely wife Nicole enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and Ohio State football…well, Seth enjoys Ohio State football. “Go Bucks!”

Email: seth@isaiahindustries.com

Julie Smith, Pressbrake Cell Since 2014

Julie is a “metal fabricator extraordinaire” and is known for her keen attention to detail and quality as a pressbrake and rollformer operator, packer, and inspector. She has worked for Isaiah Industries since 2014. Some might call her a “hopeless romantic” as she enjoys taking long walks with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren. She especially appreciates our “early bird” factory work hours which allow her to be home by 3 pm each day.

Brian Wagner, Machine Operator, Packer, and Inspector Since 2008

An avid History buff, you do not want to go up against Brian in History Trivia! Brian enjoys physical fitness and watching and participating in sports. His favorite memory is a family church camp that he and his wife still attend with their son and daughter. His favorite vacation spots have been Gettysburg and San Francisco and the thing he reminds himself of each day as he comes to work is that he is working for God, not man.

Tina Rose, Customer Support Specialist Since 1992

Tina and her husband are local to Piqua and enjoy spending time with family and friends - in particular their 4 year old grandson. They keep busy with their Doberman Maggie and many household and yard projects. With some farming roots, Tina’s first jobs included helping around the farm and raising sheep and cattle for 4-H projects. Tina loves the wide variety of customers she gets to talk with and serve.

Email: tina@isaiahindustries.com

Randy Sparklin, Production Foreman Since 1984

Randy’s first job was delivering newspapers. After that, he lived and worked in Alaska on the pipeline so cold Ohio days are not a problem for him! A big part of his job as an Isaiah team member is production scheduling which involves reviewing orders each day and making sure we can meet our targeted shipping dates which are often 1 – 3 days after the order was received. He appreciates his co-workers and works hard to meet customer needs.

Email: randy@isaiahindustries.com

Mark Thompson, Director of Technical Services Since 2008

Mark and his wife, Beth, have been married for over 30 years. They have four adult children, three of whom are married, and three adopted grandchildren. Some people may accuse Mark of having his “head in the clouds” and they’d be right! Growing up during the “space race,” Mark has a fascination with astronomy and often holds “stargazes” at his home. Mark conducts installation training for contractors and values the opportunity to remind folks that their worth comes from being made in the image of God. This has led him to many discussions about the love and provision of God through Jesus Christ.

Email: markt@isaiahindustries.com

Sean Couse, Assistant Controller Since 2009

Sean and his wife have three children and two kittens that he really doesn’t claim. He enjoys attending their childrens’ sporting events, camping, motorcycling, and hanging out with friends and family. Sean’s first job was bagging groceries and, while he enjoys preparing our monthly financial statements, he very much enjoys pitching in to exceed our customers’ expectations, including working in the plant when we’re behind or preparing same day shipments after the plant has closed for the day.

Email: scouse@isaiahindustries.com

Jeff Pepiot, Hot Wire Cutter Operator, Packer, Inspector Since 2014

Jeff enjoys playing guitar, reading, and being with his family. His family includes his wife, two daughters, two dogs (Daisie and Bella), two cats (Maisie and Joey), one lizard (Dusty), and one turtle (Scone). His favorite foods are barbecued ribs and Maderite sandwiches. Jeff considers each day to be a blessing from God as he works hard to make sure that quality products are produced for our customers.

Ronda Morgan, Human Resources Administrator Since 1995

Ronda and her husband have two adult sons and five grandchildren with whom they enjoy spending time. You will always recognize Ronda by the color of her thumbs -- she enjoys working in her flower beds and gets great satisfaction from seeing progress with the planting, weeding, and mulching. One of her favorite vacations was to the Outer Banks where she enjoyed walking on the beach and looking for seashells. She loves chocolate and s’mores. Her first car was a Ford Galaxy built the same year she was born – but a lady never tells!

Email: ronda@isaiahindustries.com

Zeke, Pressbrake Operator and Programmer, Packer, and Inspector Since 2010

Zeke was just married in 2016 and is loving every minute of it. Zeke is a “multi-materials” guy, working with metal at work but enjoying woodcarving as a hobby at home. He enjoys the challenge of engineering, the development of new parts and trims, and programming our pressbrakes to produce them. He is a graduate of Christian Academy Schools and works hard to ensure our customers are delighted.

Tom Ward, Director of Quality Assurance Since 2003

Along with his son, Tom is part of a multi-generational farming family. He and his wife also have a daughter who, with her family, is a missionary in Costa Rica. Tom enjoys restoring old farm tractors and his first job was building pallets. Tom’s first car was a Studebaker Lark which he recalls often having to start by giving it a good push. He enjoys working with our vendors and our team members to ensure the quality of our products. He enjoys the variety of work in his job and, given the opportunity, you won’t see him passing up a piece of German Chocolate Cake or a Hawaiian cruise.

Email: tom@isaiahindustries.com

Kelly Joseph, Chief Financial Officer Since 1988

Kelly’s first car was a 1969 VW Beetle that originally looked like Herbie the LoveBug but he painted it red. The youngest of five children and part of a family that has now grown to 60+, Kelly remembers staying a few days each summer with his grandmother, and the fun he had exploring the fields behind her house and visiting with extended family. Kelly appreciates the diversity of our work team and the green aspect of our products. He is hopeful that Christ is seen through our interactions both internally and with customers and suppliers. Kelly and his wife have two children, a son-in-law (who also is an Isaiah team member), and a grandson who is the joy of their life.

Email: kellyj@isaiahindustries.com

Ryan Bell, Senior Creative Director Since 2009

Ryan and his wife have four children and he lovingly and laughingly describes homelife as a “combination of the zoo, a circus, and a UFC fight” 90% of the time. Ryan’s first job was lawn mowing which allowed him to save up money to buy a moped. He enjoys watching Wheel of Fortune while eating popcorn with an occasional break for pizza. His first car was a vintage (defined as “rust-covered”) 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. Ryan enjoys how his job allows him to do extra things for our customers that other companies don’t do. We’re always searching for the 1% but Ryan feels 99% certain he could not work at a better place.

Email: ryan@isaiahindustries.com

Jeff Pepiot, Hot Wire Cutter Operator, Packer, Inspector Since 2014

Jeff enjoys playing guitar, reading, and being with his family. His family includes his wife, two daughters, two dogs (Daisie and Bella), two cats (Maisie and Joey), one lizard (Dusty), and one turtle (Scone). His favorite foods are barbecued ribs and Maderite sandwiches. Jeff considers each day to be a blessing from God as he works hard to make sure that quality products are produced for our customers.

Todd Miller, President Since 1981

Todd’s first job was as a summer babysitter and housekeeper. It allowed him to buy a bright red Schwinn Traveler III 10-speed bike that still sits in his garage. He exasperates his wife with his issues with throwing things away, attributing it to growing up in the Great Depression. (He was born 30 years after the Great Depression.) He has worked at Isaiah since he was a high school junior when his father started the company. He reminds himself that there must be a level of mastery you can achieve if you stay in one place; he seeks it still. Todd and his wife (high school sweethearts) have one son who is a Computer Engineering major at Cedarville University.

Email: tmiller@isaiahindustries.com

Kathy Trostel, Customer Support Specialist Since 1999

Kathy has always lived in Piqua. She and her husband met in first grade and re-connected as adults. Their son is a funeral director, which she said always creates good conversation. Their house today is kept lively by Max a German Shepherd and Chewy a Husky rescue dog. Her first job was as a “car hop” for the local root beer stand. In her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her family and dogs. Widely known for her smiling voice over the phone and helpful attitude, Kathy loves the great conversations she has on the phone with folks she will never meet in person.

Email: kathyt@isaiahindustries.com

Mary Bramlette, Customer Support Specialist Since 2004

Mary is relentless when it comes to taking care of customers and other things -- she got her first ever job by calling them continuously until they hired her! Mary and her husband have two children – 20 years apart! In her spare time, Mary enjoys visiting old cemeteries (don’t ask), taking pictures, and volunteering with her church’s backpack food ministry. Mary got interested in construction young, assuring her dad that his three daughters could be just as good at helping with home repair projects as three sons would have been! Mary especially enjoys helping homeowners determine which product and color might work best for their home.

Email: maryb@isaiahindustries.com

Mary Bramlette, Customer Support Specialist Since 2004

Mary is relentless when it comes to taking care of customers and other things -- she got her first ever job by calling them continuously until they hired her! Mary and her husband have two children – 20 years apart! In her spare time, Mary enjoys visiting old cemeteries (don’t ask), taking pictures, and volunteering with her church’s backpack food ministry. Mary got interested in construction young, assuring her dad that his three daughters could be just as good at helping with home repair projects as three sons would have been! Mary especially enjoys helping homeowners determine which product and color might work best for their home.

Email: maryb@isaiahindustries.com

Sheila Liette, Director of Information Technology Since 2005

Sheila’s career has had a circuitous path. Her degree is in English (a common thing around Isaiah Industries) but she found her way to the wonderful world of technology. She and her husband Steve have two adult children and a daughter-in-law. She enjoys quilting, reading, camping (if you call that massive trailer “camping”), hiking, and spending time with family and friends. Her first car was a Ford Fairmont, described as old and ugly but it was hers! Sheila enjoys learning through her job and the friendships of co-workers, customers, and suppliers.

Email: sliette@isaiahindustries.com

Marlen Bourne, Technical Support Specialist Since 2016

Marlen and his wife have four daughters and while he has heard co-workers talk of taking their sons fishing or to football games and wrestling matches or to see action movies, he has gotten to talk about prom dresses, chick flicks, and nail polish – and treasured every moment of it! He loves outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and hiking. His first car was a 1978 Olds Cutlass which he outfitted with a Midnight Metallic Blue paint job, hood scoop, Cragar chrome rims, white-lettered tires, and underlighting. That was when he ran out of money so the 6 cylinder engine stayed in place and never was replaced with that coveted 327. Each day as he works with our customers, Marlen reminds himself of Colossians 3:17 – “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”

Email: marlen@isaiahindustries.com

Diane Hammer, Customer Support Specialist Since 2000

Diane greets customers with a friendly and helpful voice or email! She and her husband have a daughter, son-in-law, and four beautiful grandchildren. Diane enjoys traveling and her favorite ever vacation was to Jamaica. She hopes to someday visit Germany. Her first job was dipping ice cream at the local dairy. A favorite memory is attending Christmas Eve service each year with her family and three other families, returning home afterward for games and fellowship. Diane very much enjoys working with our wonderful customers providing them with service and support that are unmatched.

Email: diane@isaiahindustries.com

Kent Blackford, Marketing Support Specialist Since 2008

A strong family man, Kent’s favorite times are those spent with his wife and their three young sons. Kent has seen a couple of sides of Isaiah Industries, starting with us in Operations and later moving to Marketing. He enjoys Chinese food and his favorite car was a 2003 Kia Sorrento that he bought when it had just 45 miles. Kent enjoys building things out of wood and his favorite vacation was his honeymoon to the Cayman Islands. (He was nice enough to invite his wife along.) Each day, Kent reminds himself that “This is the day the Lord has made” as he heads to work and begins to help our customers with their marketing and informational needs.

Email: Kent@isaiahindustries.com

Karen Gephart, Buyer and Inventory Administrator Since 2001

Karen and her husband have four children and live on a small farm. Karen is in her second go-round working at Isaiah, having worked here prior to starting her family. As one of 12 children herself, Karen has become a natural at procuring and managing raw materials. Her childhood memories include canning 100 quarts of fruits and vegetables and butchering 250 chickens each year. She describes her favorite restaurant as “anyplace where I don’t have to cook” and, when she does have the rare chance to relax, Karen enjoys sitting on their front porch and listening to the tree frogs. Karen enjoys her coworkers and keeping inventory flowing so we can meet customer needs on a timely basis.

Email: karen@isaiahindustries.com

Tim Price, Territory Manager Since 2007

More fun than a barrel of monkeys? According to Tim’s oldest daughter, “When I am with daddy, the party never ends.” Our customers appreciate Tim’s personality and enthusiasm as well. Tim lives with his wife, two daughters, and one son in Montana. French Brittany Spaniel “Kona” rounds out the crew and is being trained for bird hunting. Tim enjoys time with his family, hunting, skiing, and hiking. Though he always misses his family, Tim enjoys traveling in his western states territory to have a positive impact on customers and help them improve their businesses. While Tim works to provide for his family, he ultimately does it to serve others and The Lord.

Email: timp@isaiahindustries.com

Keith Swiss, Slitter Operator and Shipping & Receiving Technician Since 2003

Keith is an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, bow hunting, gold panning, and wood working. He has a black lab named Macy and his favorite car he’s ever owned was a 1969 Camaro. His first job started at the bottom – literally – as he worked in the basement of a local pizza joint when he was just 15. One of his best memories is when he hit a grand slam home run in a baseball tournament. He describes Isaiah Industries as a “pleasant workplace” and he always strives to do a good job for our customers.

Ethan Young, Content Writer Since 2016

Ethan worked in the factory at Isaiah in summer 2016, and in 2020 returned after finishing college. Using his technical writing degree from Wright State, he focuses on providing clear, concise writing about metal roofing. Ethan enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and playing video games in his free time. His favorite verse is John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” When asked about Isaiah, he says, “I appreciate our commitment to providing the best product for our customers while remaining a leading light in the metal roofing industry.” For inquiries about writing or case studies, please contact Ethan via his email.

Email: ethan.young@isaiahindustries.com

Chris Mescher, Director of Maintenance Since 1981

Chris has the distinction of being the person who has worked longer at Isaiah Industries than anyone else. As “team member #5” in the company’s history, no one has a better understanding of our equipment and production processes than Chris. He remembers his first job picking tomatoes at sixteen cents a hamper. His first car, a 1969 Ford LTD with a 351 Cleveland engine, “could fly,” as he recalls. He enjoys spending time with his wife – in his words, “the gal who deserves better but settled for less thankfully.” These days, they share their home with Hannah, their aging West Highland Terrier who brings them all the love in the world.

Richard Moore, Shipping and Receiving Technician Since 1991

In his responsibilities here, Rich has to know all of our thousands of various component parts and colors by heart. Each morning, he receives a stack of orders and then he works to pull and package shipments. Under his watchful eye, many orders ship the very next day. Rich started working young, helping build fences when he was 13 or 14. He later worked at Dinner Bell butchering hogs. He has the distinction of being a “survivor” since his first car was the notorious and fire-prone Ford Pinto. He greatly enjoys how his job keeps him busy and, when he’s not here, you may just find him out at one of his favorite fishing holes.

Scott Clifton, Territory Manager Since 2019

Scott’s first summer job was working in his grandfather’s trucking and rigging business in north Jersey. After college, he moved to the Philly area and fell in love with a nursing student and the rest is history. They have three sons, enjoy getting outdoors, love going to the shore, reading great books and trying new recipes in the kitchen. His first car was a classic 1965 blue ‘Rustang’ but could never scrape enough money to get it back to a ‘mint’ condition. He hopes to get after that one day. People typically find out that he is from north Jersey when they hear him ask a waiter for a glass of ‘wader’.

John Kindig, Director of Government and Architectural Sales Since 2015

John has been working with the company on the factory floor through college, and in 2019 has recently moved into a sales role. Despite his age, his first car was a 1978 Chrysler Newport which was junk when he bought it, but it refused to quit and he still drives it to this day. He has seen many epic vacations from hiking the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to flying a small plane to Alaska and back. John is an avid pilot, spending much of his free time flying, on flight simulators, or even just researching about flying. John has seen an opportunity for the company in architects especially, and looks to help wherever possible. His favorite verse to this day is still Gen. 1:31 “And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”

Email: john.kindig@isaiahindustries.com