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Columbia Automation Systems, Inc

pref Phone: (360) 891-6920 fax Fax: (360) 604-0847 msg 24 Hour Emergency Line: (360) 891-6919 600 S. 74th Place Suite 103
Ridgefield, WA 98642 USA View map
Southern Region Branch:
(580) 212-8966
Idabel, OK

Our combined 250+ years of experience working on drives and controls sets us apart from our competitors.

Vision Statement: With honesty and integrity, we create relationships with our customers and vendors while building an organization that values people, teamwork, and the community. Achieving a sense of belonging in an environment of personal growth, achievement, and financial reward while providing world-class service and engineered systems that exceed the customer expectations each time.Dave Ketterer, President and CEO

Dave Ketterer

Dave Ketterer

President/CEO
daveketterer@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2576 30 years experience working with drives, control systems and systems applications. He began as a field service engineer for Reliance Electric and has traveled extensively throughout the US and overseas as a project manager/ service engineer on drive systems applications. Dave is proficient with assisting mills to optimize their process lines and winders, while minimizing down time.
Don Ruoff

Don Ruoff

Systems Engineer
donruoff@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2582 10 Years experience working as a field control systems engineer, specializing in control systems applications and integration involving a variety of PLC, HMI, and drive products. Experience in automotive, material handling, pulp and paper, and other industries. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Member of IEEE Industry Applications Society.
Shelby Brinkley

Shelby Brinkley

Systems Engineer
shelbybrinkley@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (580) 212-8966 Shelby has 16 years experience in maintenance and engineering. Experience includes high voltage to low voltage electrical distribution, PLC, AC/DC Drives, DCS, field instrumentation, process control optimization, networking support, and a wide range of specialized manufacturing equipment. He is talented in troubleshooting problems quickly for repair and problem reoccurrence prevention. Shelby has a Bachelor of Science, Electronics Technology from The Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Kirk Schoonover

Kirk Schoonover

Systems Engineer
kirkschoonover@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 Ext. 2583 Kirk has 14 years experience working in systems engineering. He brings a broad range of industrial experience from pulp and paper, wood products, oil and gas, wireless telecommunications, water and wastewater, Jails as well as food and beverage. Project involvement spans from conceptual design to startup and product acceptance as well as trouble shooting and optimization of existing systems. Kirk received his Bachelor of Science from Oregon Institute of Technology in Computer Engineering Technology in December of 1998.
Mike McVicker

Mike McVicker

Combustion Systems
mikemcvicker@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2578 12 years experience working as a field control/service engineer, specializing in instrumentation and application systems. Troubleshooting, upgrading, startup, and maintenance experience includes: Burner Management and Combustion Controls with power boilers, recovery, kilns, furnaces, and ovens.
Jack Ketterer

Jack Ketterer

Systems Engineer
jackketterer@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2581 40 years experience working on industrial drive systems and controls throughout the U.S. and overseas. Experience working on start-ups, troubleshooting, and maintenance in almost every industrial application.
Richard Johnston

Rich Johnston

Systems Engineer
richardjohnston@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.NA Rich has 20+ years working in industrial manufacturing environments, particularly pulp and paper. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University in 1989. His experiences as a General Electric field engineer, system technician, and paper mill electrical engineer give him a particular expertise in GE drives and controls plus a broad range of experience in PLC’s and industrial controls, AC and DC drive systems by numerous manufacturers, power distribution systems and equipment, and steam turbine electrical generation systems.
Dave Jaxtheimer

Dave Jaxtheimer

Systems Engineer
davejaxtheimer@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.NA Dave has 20 years experience as an electrical and controls engineer. He is experienced with electrical distribution from medium voltage through low voltage, PLC & HMI based control systems and instrumentation. He has conceived, designed and installed electrical and control systems for industries ranging from steel making to assembly lines. His extensive control system work includes: simple relay logic replacement, complex motion control systems and information collection & distribution. Dave has a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Panel Shop Manager
rickscott@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2574 20 years experience with a Portland based company. Worked with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls/systems. Assisted with design and engineering of many aspects of production in manufacturing plant.
Jeff Maruca

Jeff Maruca

Business Manager
jeffmaruca@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2573 Over 12 years of management and operations experience. Hands-on experience in all business aspects. Strong educational background with Masters in Business Administration.
Betty Reinhardt

Betty Reinhardt

Parts Manager
bettyreinhardt@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2572 20 years experience working in the electronics industry as manufacturing/process engineer, specializing in new product introduction. Experience working in material control management at a startup biomedical company. Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from Oregon State University.
Jennie Roberts

Jennie Roberts

Administrative Assistant
jennieroberts@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2570 Over 29 years experience in clerical/administrative assistant field. Involved in all aspects of office work, from purchasing to billings and inventory.
Mathew Ketterer

Mathew Ketterer

Network Administrator
mathewketterer@columbiaautomation.com work Phone: (360) 891-6920 ext.2571 Network Administrator proficient in Windows NT/98/2000/XP, Network design, Network implementation and maintenance. Matt has completed courses in Wonderware. He has successfully maintained and enhanced the CAS Web Page. 9 years of experience working with AutoCAD, and six years drafting experience.
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