MANAGEMENT TEAM
JOSEPH AMICO
Co-Founder, 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 there, he left to found EVS Metal in 1994 with Scott Berkowitz. 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
Vice President of Operations
Bob brings over 30 years of manufacturing experience to EVS Metal and was instrumental in the establishment of our Austin metal fab facility, which serves all major metropolitan areas of Texas, including Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Prior to EVS, Bob was Operations Manager of the Tenere Corporation’s Texas location, and before that, 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 Rotary Club of Pflugerville, 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 received the Business of the Year award in 2012.
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 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 (QMSes) 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
Director of Manufacturing
Keith brings over 35 years of manufacturing experience to EVS Metal’s New Hampshire metal fab facility. Prior to joining the company, Keith was the operations manager for Doncasters Precision Castings of New England, providing precision metal 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
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 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
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 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
General Manager, Pennsylvania Facility
Rick brings more than 30 years of manufacturing leadership to EVS Metal’s Pennsylvania sheet metal fabrication location. He began his career in construction before moving to Middle Atlantic Products, Inc., rising through the ranks to eventually become the company’s New Jersey Systems and Facility Manager. In his spare time, Rick enjoys coaching youth recreational soccer, as well as working on home improvement and auto repair projects.
BRENT FREY
Business Development Manager
Brent has nearly 30 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 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 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. 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 OLSON
Sales Development, Southwest Region
Dave has worked in the metal fabrication industry for nearly 30 years, 18 of which have been spent in sales. The last 15 have been with EVS Metal as an essential member of our sales team covering the Southwest. He is an avid runner and swimmer, and enjoys fishing and playing softball in his downtime.
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 floor gave him the manufacturing experience necessary to be more involved with design and engineering, as well as have a better understanding of customer needs. He has been with EVS for over 7 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
Inside Sales Manager, New Hampshire Facility
John’s sheet metal experience spans more than 45 years. He has worked in almost every department, from production and press-braking to engineering and 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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