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David Reed
President, Mechanical Engineer
David draws on 25 years of experience in pressure control as he leads the Equilibar team. Vacuum control and core analysis are among his many areas of interest. Read More
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Tony Tang
Director of Operations, Mechanical Engineer
Tony is a knowledgeable resource for fluid control design and is named on our Zero Flow patent. His areas of focus include catalysis research and fuel cells.Read More
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Ryan Heffner
Single Use Technology Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Ryan Heffner leads Equilibar's exciting new Single Use Technology division to meet the changing needs of the pharmaceutical industry.Read More
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Alan Black
Lead Applications Engineer, Product Manager
Alan did research in computational astrophysics and uses computational modeling to predict valve performance. He focuses on aerospace & H2 energy applications. Read More
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Jeff Jennings
Founder, Mechanical Engineer, Innovation Advisor
Jeff invented Equilibar's key technology and continues to take an active role in research. He is interested in alternative energy and other environmental applications. Read More
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Carlyle Donevant
Senior Development Engineer
Carlyle's background in biomedical engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing offers multiple advantages for our sanitary and single use customers.Read More
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Zac Cobb
Design Engineer
Combining a knowledge of production systems, metal working and engineering, Zac Cobb finds solutions that benefit the entire creation process.Read More
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Jennifer Jacober
Design Engineer
Jennifer's degree from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC & NC State University has given her experience in both engineering & medicine. Read More
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Susan Campbell
Chemical Engineer and Quality Manager
Susan's years of experience working in chemical and industrial engineering around the world offer a strong foundation for improving our systems and traceability. Read More
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Alexander Jung
Applications Engineer
Alexander builds on his experience with industry and tutoring to relate to customers in a variety of fields. He is especially interested in unusual applications.Read More
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Marty Kowall
Design Engineer
With experience at Steriflow Valve and Jordan Valve in Cincinnati, Marty Kowall provides continuity and collaboration between multiple Richards Industrials sites.Read More
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Seth Hammack
Application Engineer
Seth is a problem solver who brings a fresh perspective to customer challenges as an application engineer. Read More
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Diane Jacober
Technical Content Creator, Mechanical Engineer
Diane uses her extensive engineering background to research and document new applications. She is especially interested in flow chemistry and gas chromatography. Read More
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Holly Ledwell
Engineering Technician
With a background in machining as well as fine arts, Holly brings a diverse skill set to assist the engineering team with design and prototyping.Read More
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Julie Detmering
Export Compliance Manager
Julie has been with Equilibar since the beginning and is on our tactical leadership team. She oversees export compliance and has extensive training in the field. Read More
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Leigh Anne Robinson
Customer Service Manager
With more than 20 years of experience as a systems administrator, Leigh Anne Robinson has diverse skills to keep our customer responsiveness at a high level. Read More
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Jenna Heaton
Customer Care Liaison & Returns
Jenna Heaton's years of experience in the automotive service industry help her excel in understanding the customer's point of view.Read More
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Sam Sematis
Production Manager
Sam heads up our highly skilled production team, drawing on his background in industrial quality. He was instrumental in setting up our ISO 9001:2015 Quality System. Read More
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Jason Kelley
Lead Assembly and Testing Technician
After years working as a mechanic for a top-tier theme park, Jason brings a solid knowledge of quality systems to his job as assembly and testing technician. Read More
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Sara Bradley
Customer Service Representative
Sara Bradley is often the first contact for customers and others who call or email. Her warm personality and unique career path make the job a perfect fit for her. Read More
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Janet Stiltner
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
Janet is Accounting and Human Resources Manager as well as a key member of our tactical leadership team. She also serves as one of our ISO 9001:2015 auditors.Read More
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Scott Phifer
Purchasing and Scheduling
Scott Phifer plays several value-adding roles for Equilibar, from shipping and receiving to inventory to testing select electronics for our production departmentRead More
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Jake Gardner
Order Processing & Fulfillment Coordinator
The ultimate team player, Jake Gardner offers excellence in his role as Order Processing and Fulfillment Coordinator and as key back-up for several production processesRead More
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Chelsea Weldon
Engineering Assistant
As engineering assistant, Chelsea Weldon focuses on continuous improvement, ISO and other organizational programs that enable us to achieve customers' expectations. Read More
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Chris Swain
Data Analyst
Chris Swain, Equilibar's Data Analyst, uses his strong technical skills and his understanding of Equilibar's production process to make sure the information channels are clear and effective.Read More
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Julia Feiler
Digital Communications
With a background in multimedia communications, Julia Feiler makes sure people know about Equilibar's technology, services and events. Read More
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Greg Rachkovsky
Inventory Specialist
Greg Rachkovsky not only keeps up with thousands of items so that production always has what they need, he cross trains for many roles to provide valuable back up skills. Read More
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Philip Correll
Electronics Engineer
Philip provides consulting work for Equilibar's electronic controls. He worked full time in the electronics and computer fields before retiring at the end of 2020.Read More
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Strategic Partners
Specialists Around the World
Our strategic partners enable us to focus on what we do best: design and create the most innovative back pressure regulators and vacuum control valves in the world. Read More
