MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Ken Taylor
Owner and President
Ken Taylor is the Owner and President of IROCK as well as President and Chairman of the Board of Ohio CAT. Ken joined Ohio CAT in 1988, gaining experience in all areas of the business before assuming the role of President after his father’s untimely death in 1994, becoming a third-generation owner of the company. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Amherst College (1984, Cum Laude) ...and in 1997, received his MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. In 2000, Ken formed IROCK Crushers, LLC to provide portable crushing plants in North America and partnered with Indy Equipment (A DiGeronimo Company) to engineer and manufacture the products. Twelve years later, Ken acquired Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. This propelled IROCK to provide customers enhanced manufacturing, from initial design to final quality assurance, that offered a streamlined process and a better customer experience. Currently, Ken serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. In the past, Ken served as Chairman of AED’s Governmental Affairs Committee; a board member of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation; President of the Ohio Equipment Distributors Association; and a board member of the Cooperative Association of Tractor Dealers, Inc. Currently, he is an active member of the Ohio Contractors Association, the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, the Fisher Institute for Professional Selling at The University of Akron, and IBuildAmerica—Ohio. Ken is also an active lay leader of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood, Ohio. Both personally and as President of Ohio CAT, Ken is an active philanthropist, supporting a large number of non-profit organizations throughout the state of Ohio. He and his wife, Martha, have four children: Ian, Gillian, Gordon, and Stuart.
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ChrisLarson
General Manager
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NateRussell
Director of Sales & Business Development
Nate Russell is the Director of Sales and Business Development at IROCK. He is responsible for strengthening and expanding dealer relationships within the United States while simultaneously developing existing dealer partnerships. Additionally, he leads and directs the IROCK Sales Team. Nate is passionate about ensuring that IROCK’s products and innovations meet and exceed the needs of the deale...r and end-user customers alike. Since 1997, Nate has worked in numerous positions that honed his abilities to partner with customers, dealers, and manufacturers, ensuring efficiency and maximum return on their resources. Nate has unique perspective and experience at all aspects of heavy equipment transactions, previously occupying roles at the OEM, dealer and end-user levels. Before joining the IROCK team, he owned and operated a mobile rock crushing company, was the Equipment Sales/Rental Representative at Premier Equipment, Inc., and later joined Milton CAT as their Crushing and Screening Application Sales Specialist. In 2016, Nate became the Regional Sales Manager for Terex Finlay, where he built and managed an impressive customer base. He then went on to work with IROCK as Regional Sales Manager Mid-Atlantic/Northeast. Nate’s strengths culminate in his latest role as Director of Sales and Business Development, where he continues to lead his team and inspire his customers.
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MattHolmes
Director of Product Support and Customer Service
Matt Holmes holds the position of Director of Product Support and Customer Service at IROCK. His responsibilities include advancing the exceptional quality of IROCK’s product support services via leading, directing, and developing premier solutions within After-Market Parts and Technical Service Support. Additionally, Matt drives the world-class quality and enhancement of IROCK’s on-site and c...ontinuous training programs. Matt graduated from Regis University in 2003 with a Masters in Business Administration. Since then, he has held increasingly distinguished roles in leadership and management. He was the International Customer Service Manager for Pentair Water. Then, at Weir Minerals North America, he served in numerous commercial and product support leadership roles, eventually becoming Vice President of Sales Eastern U.S. Before joining IROCK, Matt was the District Sales Manager at Grundfos USA, where he was responsible for managing their distribution network and key accounts. His impressive history, including noteworthy advancements in strategic relationships, business development, and leadership, along with an expert understanding of Product Support solutions, establishes Matt as an integral member of the IROCK team.
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PaulMcCaffrey
Director of Product Development and Applications
Paul McCaffrey is IROCK’s Director of Product Development and Applications. His responsibilities include developing, optimizing, and advancing the performance of the IROCK product line. Moreover, with extensive knowledge of the industry markets, Paul is tasked with leading the Engineering department, providing technical solutions for complex projects and product applications that ensure constant... improvements in overall customer service, satisfaction, and dealer profitability. Paul received his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Ulster in 2003. He then went on to work for Powerscreen Crushing & Screening as their Territory Sales Representative. His expertise complemented the roles he eventually assumed as Regional Sales Manager, then, as Technical Support & Service Manager at Terex Finlay, where they relied extensively upon his skills in the aspects of product development. Paul’s substantial career path with Terex Finlay yielded an impressive reputation among customers and distributors alike as an expert in application and operational practices. Paul’s notable track record within the crushing and screening industry makes him ideal for his current position as Director of Product Development and Applications at IROCK.
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