Roper Pumps

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Address: 3475 Old Maysville Rd, Commerce, GA 30529 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Friday8AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8AM–5PMTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (706) 335-5551: : : Place name: Category: : : Website: : Website: http://www.roperpumps.com/ Category: Manufacturer Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Roper Pump Company Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 3 Google reviews From Roper Pump Company Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. "Leading provider of innovative positive displacement pumping solutions for the world's most demanding environments."

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kerry Donovan Williams Kerry Donovan Williams Pendleton, South Carolina Details
Kerry Donovan Williams's Roper Pumps Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Continuous Improvement / Lean Facilitator
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Roper Pumps   May 2012 - Present
Clemson University  2008 - 2012
Piedmont Natural Gas  May 2011 - August 2011
Project Middle Passage   June 2010 - August 2010
Foot Locker Incorporated   September 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Sales, Six Sigma, Minitab, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Engineering

Education
Clemson University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Clemson University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Brian K Ford Brian K Ford Greater Atlanta Area Details
Brian K Ford's Roper Pumps Experience October 2012 - November 2014
Job Innovation | Product Development | Engineering & Sales Professional
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Shelfgenie  November 2014 - Present
Roper Pumps   October 2012 - November 2014
Roper Pumps   January 2008 - September 2012

Skills
Product Development, Product Innovation, Project Management, Management, Employee Training, Product Design, Customer Engagement, Customer Liason, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, SolidWorks, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Purdue University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Monik Gandhi Monik Gandhi Mableton, Georgia Details
Monik Gandhi's Roper Pumps Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Sales Manager at EnviroPump and Seal
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
EnviroPump & Seal, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
Ober-Read &Associates   September 2012 - August 2013
Roper Pumps   2011 - 2012
JH Wright and Associates   2010 - 2011
TerraSphere Engineering   2007 - 2010
Indusco Environmental Services   2003 - 2007
International Network Realty   1999 - 2003

Skills
Sales Operations, Product Development, New Business Development, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Process, International Sales, Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, ACAD, Design Engineering, Pumps, Rotating Equipment, Negotiation, Sales Management, Distributor Network..., OEM negotiations, Chemical Process..., Wastewater Treatment..., Water & Wastewater..., Territory..., Systems Engineering, Process Engineering, Technical Product Sales, Cooling Towers, Manufacturing

Education
The University of Georgia   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Engineering (Environmental Emphasis)

C. Devlin Shepherd C. Devlin Shepherd Greater Atlanta Area Details
C. Devlin Shepherd's Roper Pumps Experience January 2015 - May 2015
Job Mechanical Engineering Student at Georgia Tech
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Titin Inc.  May 2015 - August 2015
Roper Pumps   January 2015 - May 2015
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center  November 2013 - January 2015
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center  April 2014 - September 2014
Roper Pumps   May 2014 - August 2014
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center  May 2012 - November 2013
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Cpr Certified, AutoCAD, Time Management, First Responder, Solidworks, Fluent in Spanish, Group Presentations, Group Development, First Aid Certified, Group Management, Microsoft Visio, Matlab, VPython

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Natalie Pinson Natalie Pinson Commerce, Georgia Details
Natalie Pinson's Roper Pumps Experience November 1993 - Present
Job Customer Service Representative at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   November 1993 - Present
Roper Pumps   November 1993 - Present
DuPont  January 1992 - November 1993
Baker & Taylor  June 1986 - January 1992

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Lean Manufacturing, 10 Key, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Engineering

Education
The University of Georgia   2011 — 2012
no credit classes, Photography

Banks County High School   1970 — 1977
High School Diploma, General Studies

Kylie Ilieski Kylie Ilieski Houston, Texas Area Details
Kylie Ilieski's Roper Pumps Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Director of Sales Subsurface Oilfield Products at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   April 2014 - Present
GE  August 2013 - April 2014
General Electric  May 2008 - July 2013
GE  June 2011 - January 2012
Core Intiatives Team-CLP General Electric   October 2007 - May 2008
General Electric  January 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Product Management, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Sales, Selling, Supply Chain Management, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Recruiting, Team Building

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Applied Engineering Sciences

Harry Marks Harry Marks Houston, Texas Details
Harry Marks's Roper Pumps Experience June 2013 - May 2015
Job Quality Manager
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
ValvTechnologies, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Roper Pumps   June 2013 - May 2015
GE Oil & Gas  January 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Quality System, ISO, Supplier Quality, SPC, Six Sigma, Iso 9000, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Quality Auditing, Inspection, Value Stream Mapping, Process Engineering, Kaizen, NDT

Education
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Anthony Flaherty Anthony Flaherty Commerce, Georgia Details
Anthony Flaherty's Roper Pumps Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Lead at Roper Pumps
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Roper Pumps   October 2009 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Supervisory Skills, PowerPoint, Continuous Improvement, Research, Manufacturing, Engineering

Education
North Georgia Technical College
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Gary Saxon Gary Saxon Jefferson, Georgia Details
Gary Saxon's Roper Pumps Experience July 2005 - July 2013
Job Help Desk Manager at Halski Systems
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Halski Systems  March 2014 - Present
Halski Systems  March 2014 - August 2014
American Hole 'n One  July 2013 - March 2014
Saxon IT Soulutions   June 2008 - February 2014
Roper Pumps   July 2005 - July 2013

Skills
Network Administration, Server Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Citrix, Desktop Administration, Software Installation, Microsoft Technologies, Printers, Windows 7, Remote Desktop, Hardware Support, Troubleshooting, WSUS, DNS, Computer Hardware, Networking, VPN, Technical Support

Education
Devry University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Lanier Technical College   2006 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Network and System Administration/Administrator

L. Peyton Butler III L. Peyton Butler III Tampa, Florida Details
L. Peyton Butler III's Roper Pumps Experience July 2011 - February 2015
Job Controller at Oldcastle Coastal
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Oldcastle Coastal  February 2015 - Present
Roper Pumps   July 2011 - February 2015
Roper Pumps   December 2008 - July 2011

Skills
Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Office, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Accounting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Cash Flow, JD Edwards, Managerial Finance, Invoicing

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2005 — 2008
Master's degree, Accounting and Finance Management

Iain Belcher Iain Belcher Spring, Texas Details
Iain Belcher's Roper Pumps Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Vice President New Product Development at Roper Pumps
Industry Machinery
Experience
Roper Pumps   April 2014 - Present
Roper Pumps   April 2013 - April 2014
Robbins & Myers  2009 - April 2013
Robbins & Myers  2007 - 2009
Robbins & Myers  2005 - 2007
Robbins & Myers  2003 - 2005
Mono Pumps   1999 - 2003
Mono Pumps   1997 - 1999
Mono Pumps   1992 - 1997
Mono Pumps   1987 - 1992

Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategy, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Supply Chain, 5S, Energy, Petroleum, Process Engineering, Oil & Gas, Lean Manufacturing

Education
Cranfield University   1987 — 1990
PhD, Mechanical Engineering

Warwick University   1984 — 1987
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Salford University   1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering

Charles Fritz Charles Fritz Houston, Texas Area Details
Charles Fritz's Roper Pumps Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Senior Sales Manager Directional Drilling Products
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   September 2015 - Present
National Oilwell Varco  February 2003 - September 2015

Skills
Sales Management, Artificial Lift, Power Sections, Drilling, Oilfield, Petroleum, Upstream, Gas, Offshore Drilling, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Directional Drilling, Energy Industry, Oil/Gas, Logistics, Completion, Onshore, Drilling Engineering, Procurement, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas Industry, Energy, Pressure, Completions, Petroleum Engineering, Subsea Engineering, Pumps, Logging, Pipelines, Supervisory Skills, Formation Evaluation, Engineering, Project Planning, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Wireline, Inspection, Geology, Contract Management, Metal Fabrication, Oil & Gas, Management, Sales, Business Development

Education
University of Texas Permian Basin   1980 — 1981
Business Administration and Management, General

Texas Tech University   1974 — 1977
Business Administration and Management, General

Andrews High School   1970 — 1974

Ryley Jones Ryley Jones Greater Nashville Area Details
Ryley Jones's Roper Pumps Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Plant Engineer at Scepter, Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Scepter, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology  January 2013 - December 2014
Roper Pumps   May 2014 - August 2014
Georgia Institute of Technology  January 2013 - August 2013
LMI Aerospace  May 2012 - December 2012
Armstrong Atlantic State University  January 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Matlab, Engineering, Machining, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Program Management, CAD, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Mathematica, Lathe, Waterjet, AutoCAD, Aerospace, Aviation, Lean Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Milling, Heat Transfer, Engineering Equation..., COMSOL Multiphysics, Product R&D, Visual Basic, SolidWorks, PowerPoint, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2012 — 2014
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Armstrong Atlantic State University   2008 — 2012
GT RETP Program, Mechanical Engineering

Middle Georgia College   2007 — 2008
Dual Enrollment Program

Bettina Ginn, PHR Bettina Ginn, PHR Nicholson, Georgia Details
Bettina Ginn, PHR's Roper Pumps Experience September 2007 - Present
Job HR Manager at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   September 2007 - Present
Randstad  2006 - 2007
Everson Installations, Inc.   2004 - 2007

Skills
Human Resources, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, ADP Payroll, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Performance Management, College Recruiting, Management, Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Team Building, Sales, HRIS, HR Policies, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Hiring

Education
The University of Georgia

Truett-McConnell College

Ty Chancelor Ty Chancelor Braselton, Georgia Details
Ty Chancelor's Roper Pumps Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Design Engineer
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Roper Pumps   February 2013 - Present
Container Recycling Inc   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, MathCAD, Matlab, Nastran, C++, Solid Edge, Time Management, Multi Tasking, Analysis, Design Thinking, Safety, Communication, Self-starter, Ethics, Mechanical Engineering, MSC.Patran

Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.45

John C Calhoun State Community College   2009 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS)

Glenn House Glenn House Greater Atlanta Area Details
Glenn House's Roper Pumps Experience April 1990 - April 1992
Job Regional Manager and Rotating Equipment Specialist
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Carter VerPlanck   June 2004 - Present
Patterson Pump Company  April 2002 - June 2004
Pumps, Parts, and Service   August 1992 - April 2002
Roper Pumps   April 1990 - April 1992

Skills
Wastewater Treatment, Water, Hydraulics, Municipalities, Water Resources, Water Management, Water Pumps, Pumps, Mixers, Blowers, Process Equipment, Water Treatment

Education
Southern Polytechnic State University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

Gainesville State College   1985 — 1987
Associate's degree, Mathematics

Rodney Rappe Rodney Rappe Athens, Georgia Area Details
Rodney Rappe's Roper Pumps Experience September 2003 - Present
Job power generation product manager at Roper Pumps
Industry Machinery
Experience
Roper Industries  July 2011 - Present
Roper Pumps   September 2003 - Present
Roper Pumps   July 2003 - Present

Skills
Product Development, Power Generation, Natural Gas, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Sales Management, Petroleum, Pumps, Sales, Engineering, International Sales, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Channel Partners, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Analysis, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Energy

Education
University of Phoenix   2007 — 2010
BSB, Global Business Management

Katye Semanson Katye Semanson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Katye Semanson's Roper Pumps Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Director Human Resources at Roper Pumps
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Roper Pumps   December 2013 - Present
Shiloh Industries  May 2011 - November 2013
Advanced Technology Services  September 2008 - October 2010
Eaton Automotive  April 2005 - July 2008
Eaton Automotive  April 2004 - April 2005
Comprehensive Search  April 2002 - April 2004
BP Chemicals  August 1998 - April 2004

Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition, Organizational..., Communication, Recruiting, Behavior Based Safety, Employee Benefits, Lominger Leadership..., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, training and development, Workers Compensation, Staffing Analysis, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Training, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Payroll, Leadership, Employee Training, Program Management, Management, Process Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Interviews, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Employment Law, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, HRIS, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, Performance Management

Education
LaGrange College   1999 — 2001
MBA

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   1994 — 1998
BBA, Human Resources Management

Jennifer Thurmond Jennifer Thurmond Athens, Georgia Area Details
Jennifer Thurmond's Roper Pumps Experience 2009 - Present
Job Agent at Randstad
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Roper Pumps   2009 - Present
Randstad  July 2005 - April 2009
University of Georgia  2005 - 2009

Education
The University of Georgia   1998 — 2002
B.A., Anthropology

Dillon Blaine Dillon Blaine Houston, Texas Details
Dillon Blaine's Roper Pumps Experience December 2011 - September 2015
Job Business Development/Sales
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
BasinTek, LLC   September 2015 - Present
Roper Pumps   December 2011 - September 2015
Tenaris  July 2010 - June 2011
Halliburton  December 2009 - July 2010
Halliburton  August 2008 - December 2009
Texas Department of Transportation  June 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Oilfield, SAP, Oil/Gas, Manufacturing, Engineering, Gas, Logistics, Petroleum, Risk Management, Management, Perfect Practice, Cement, Energy, Upstream, Natural Gas, Drilling, Oil & Gas Industry, Completions, Energy Industry, Directional Drilling, Completion

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Texas Tech Finance Association
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Stephen F. Austin State University   2004 — 2006
Nelson Reuche College of Business

William (Rickey) Adair, P.E. William (Rickey) Adair, P.E. Athens, Georgia Area Details
William (Rickey) Adair, P.E.'s Roper Pumps Experience 1979 - 1985
Job State Engineer at US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development   2010 - Present
Various Metro Atlanta Engineering Consultants   2001 - 2010
Gwinnett County Water Resources Department   1996 - 2001
Fulton County Public Works Department   1987 - 1996
Staubli  1986 - 1987
McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.   1985 - 1986
Roper Pumps   1979 - 1985
McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.   1974 - 1977
C. F. Evans Construction   1972 - 1974

Skills
Water, Sustainability, Contract Management, Construction, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sewer, Land Development, Water Treatment, Environmental Awareness, Hydraulics, Stormwater Management

Education
Clemson University
Civil Engineering

Orangeburg - Calhoun Technical College
Mechanical Engineering Technology

South Carolina State University
Civil Engineering Technology

Joseph Pinson Joseph Pinson Athens, Georgia Area Details
Joseph Pinson's Roper Pumps Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Staff Accountant at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   September 2012 - Present
Roper Pumps   July 2011 - September 2012
Roper Pumps   January 2010 - August 2011
Roper Pumps   June 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Natural Gas, Energy, Engineering, Energy Industry, Analysis, Gas, Power Generation, Petroleum, Oil/Gas, Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Project Finance, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2007 — 2008
MACC, Accounting

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2005 — 2007
BBA, Accounting

Middle Georgia College   2001 — 2004
Mechanical Engineering / Accounting

Eric Knapp Eric Knapp Athens, Georgia Area Details
Eric Knapp's Roper Pumps Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Director of Operations at Roper Pumps
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Roper Pumps   April 2014 - Present
Roper Pumps   February 2013 - April 2014
Hansen Technologies, Inc   August 2009 - February 2013

Skills
Manufacturing, Supplier Development, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Low Cost Country..., Purchase Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Evaluation, MRP, Spend Analysis, Supplier Negotiation

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2000 — 2004
BSME

Jacob Clements Jacob Clements Athens, Georgia Details
Jacob Clements's Roper Pumps Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Design Engineer at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   August 2013 - Present
Monsanto  2007 - 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Renovation, Maintenance & Repair, Equipment Installation, Heavy Equipment, Product Design, Multisim, Metal Fabrication, Training, Troubleshooting, Transportation, Data Entry, Supervisory Skills, Purchase Requisitions, Irrigation Management, Landscape Design, Woodworking, Pro Engineer, Inventor, Factory, Solidworks, CAD, Machine Design, Agriculture, Engineering, Manufacturing, SolidWorks

Education
Georgia Southern University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Bainbridge College   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Physical Sciences

Jay Thurmond Jay Thurmond Carnesville, Georgia Details
Jay Thurmond's Roper Pumps Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   December 2013 - Present
Roper Pumps   February 2010 - November 2013
Roper Pumps   January 2004 - January 2010
Roper Pumps   February 2000 - January 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Coaching, Iso 9000, Certified Quality..., Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, PC DMIS Programming, Calypso Programming, Team Facilitation

Education
University of Phoenix   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business management

Jenni Allen Jenni Allen Jefferson, Georgia Details
Jenni Allen's Roper Pumps Experience April 2012 - Present
Job CS & Marketing at Roper Pumps
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Roper Pumps   April 2012 - Present
King GREEN   July 2000 - April 2012

Skills
Visual Design, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
North Georgia College and State University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Arts

Gainesville State College   2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), visual arts