MANAGEMENT TEAM

Management Team

joe amico

JOSEPH AMICO:

Executive Vice President and Director of Sales

Joe’s 35 years of experience in the manufacturing industry began with FSR, Inc., as the general manager of their metal fabrication facility. With the knowledge gained from his time at FSR, he left to found EVS Metal in 1994 with Scott Berkowitz.
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From there, Joe and his team grew the company from a single 5,000 square foot facility in Riverdale, New Jersey, to what is now over 196,000 square feet of metal fabrication and manufacturing space spanning four states.

Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a business minor from William Paterson University. A firm believer in giving back to his community, he is actively involved with St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation as a member of their Board of Trustees.

robert evans

ROBERT EVANS:

Vice President of Operations

Bob brings over 30 years of manufacturing experience to EVS Metal and was instrumental in the establishment of our Austin facility, which serves all major metropolitan areas of Texas, including Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston and San Antonio.
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Prior to his time at EVS, Bob was Operations Manager of the Tenere Corporations Texas facility and Fabrication Supervisor at C&D Technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from West Chester University and an associate’s degree in machine technology from Thaddeus Stevens. Bob is APICS CPIM certified. He is a past president of the Pflugerville Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris award in 2012, and served on the board of the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce from 2009-12, where EVS Metal received the Business of the Year award in 2012.

dipak gandhi

DIPAK GANDHI:

Corporate Quality Manager

Dipak came to EVS’s NJ corporate headquarters from Flextronics Enclosures in 2004, bringing with him a BS in mechanical engineering and more than 30 years spent in manufacturing environments. His 40 years of total experience has resulted in a special
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interest in systems such as lean manufacturing, cell manufacturing, kanban, JIT and MRP.
 
A Six Sigma Black Belt certification in 2002 gave him the tools to manage complex programs including those involving root cause analysis, FMEA, process mapping and capability, as well as tolerance stacking. Dipak is tasked with leading customer communications with regard to all quality-related issues and their resolution and implementing all quality planning activities, including quality management systems for the entire organization. He is a member of the new product introduction team and an EVS Metal management representative for the ISO certification program.

keith tuthill

KEITH TUTHILL:

Director of Manufacturing

Keith brings over 35 years of manufacturing experience to EVS Metal’s NH facility. Prior to joining EVS, Keith was the operations manager for Doncasters Precision Castings of New England, providing precision metal
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products for the aerospace and energy sectors. He also held the role of plant manager for Hitchiner MFG, providing superalloy metal products for the automotive, aerospace and energy industries.
 
Keith was instrumental in the design, build and expansion of several manufacturing facilities across the US and Mexico, utilizing lean concepts and process control to maximize productivity and quality. He has also worked with technical schools to modify curriculums to meet the needs of manufacturers in the area, ensuring that students were career ready upon graduation. His interest in technical training and education eventually lead to his sponsorship of several internship programs from local engineering colleges. 

Lisa Carlson

LISA CARLSON:

Corporate Controller

With more than 35 years of experience in accounting and finance, Lisa is a seasoned professional in the manufacturing industry. Prior to joining the management team at EVS Metal as the Controller
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in 2003, Lisa built an impressive career path, climbing the ranks at Pilot Technologies and Flextronics.

Outside of work, Lisa is an avid fitness enthusiast. She is dedicated to maintaining an active lifestyle and can often be found in the gym or on hiking trails. By prioritizing her health and well-being, Lisa is able to bring her best self to both her personal and professional endeavors.

Conner Evans

CONNER EVANS:

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Conner Evans brings invaluable Human Resources experience to EVS Metal. Prior to joining our team, Conner spent three years at Becker Wright Consultants, where he specialized in
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manufacturing recruitment and talent acquisition. In this role, he successfully managed various responsibilities, including creating recruiting analytics, handling payroll and onboarding processes, and providing essential support to the recruiting team.

In his current position at EVS Metal, Conner Evans plays a crucial role in shaping and executing our HR strategy. He oversees key areas such as planning, recruitment and talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, organizational design, compensation, benefits, and operations. Additionally, Conner ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local HR laws.

Conner is a proud alumnus of Texas A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. He further pursued his education at St. Edward’s University, obtaining an MBA.

wayne bruck

WAYNE BRUCK:

General Manager, Pennsylvania Facility

Wayne brings 30 years of manufacturing experience in the metal stamping and sheet metal industry to EVS. He has held roles of increasing responsibility throughout the course of his long career, culminating in the
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position of VP of Operations before joining the company. His extensive knowledge of and background in metal fabrication provides an excellent foundation on which the PA facility can build as it continues to grow, increasing its capabilities and customer base. Wayne is an avid fisherman and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Brent Frey

BRENT FREY:

Business Development Manager

Brent has over 25 years of experience working in various areas of sheet metal fabrication sales and marketing. He began his career with Pilot Technologies, eventually moving to Flextronics
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International, before starting in his current role with EVS Metal in 2003. Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in Design Technology and Engineering from Kean University and a graduate certificate in project management from Stevens Institute of Technology.

John Bigham EVS TX

JOHN BINGHAM:

Operations Manager, Texas Facility

John brings more than 40 years of sheet metal fabrication experience to EVS. He has held many roles within the industry and is proficient in a range of fabrication operations, including CNC machining and TIG and MIG welding.  
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John is an integral part of the EVS Texas team, where he is involved in areas as varied as production planning and production control,  QA and QC, employee management, and item/order expediting. 

dave olsen

DAVE OLSON:

Sales Development, Southwest Region

Dave has worked in the metal fabrication industry for 25 years, 15 of which have been spent in sales. The last 12 have been with EVS Metal as an integral part of our sales team covering the Southwest.
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He is an avid runner and swimmer, and enjoys fishing and playing softball in his downtime.

jim smith

JIM SMITH:

Sales Engineer, Pennsylvania Facility

Jim has worked in the sheet metal industry for over 35 years, holding positions from spray painter to production supervisor, before eventually moving into sales, where he has remained for more than two decades. Starting his career on the shop
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floor gave him the manufacturing experience necessary to be more involved with design, as well as have a better understanding of his customers’ needs. He has been with EVS for over 2 years and supports both the PA and NJ facilities.

Jim is a motorcycle enthusiast and spends his off time riding through the scenic Pocono mountains, as well as camping with friends and family.

John Britton

JOHN BRITTON:

Inside Sales Manager; New Hampshire Facility

John’s sheet metal experience spans 42 years. He has worked in almost every department, from production and press-braking to engineering and
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quality control, before later taking on roles in sales and estimating. His 19 years of career experience in metal fabrication has given him the insight to be highly effective, with a keen understanding of customers’ needs when handling projects of all sizes.


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