We’re Big Dreamers. And Even Bigger Doers.
We’re passionate about providing the most forward-thinking waste treatment technologies. And just as determined to deliver real, tangible results.
We’re here to challenge the status quo of the waste and recycling industry, to break boundaries, and shatter expectations. Why? Because you deserve extraordinary. You deserve a team that doesn’t just say “we can”, but proves “we will”.
Together, let’s redefine what’s possible. Together, let’s shape a future we can all be proud of. This is us. This is Viably.
Sales
Kurt Schoppe, CCOM™
Director of Operations - West U.S.
Kurt is responsible for day to day management and oversight of all market activities, focused specifically in California, Arizona and Nevada. He is a highly respected leader in the waste and recycling industry, with over 25 years of direct experience in sales and operations management in the waste and recycling industry. His innovative approach to problem-solving has been the drive of his success in this ever-evolving industry. In his offtime, Kurt loves to be outdoors, particularly mountain biking, hiking, and skiing in the winter.
Todd Dunderdale, CCP™
Sr. Area Sales Manager - West U.S.
Todd is a recognized industry pro with an impressive track record of helping clients succeed. He’s our go-to Organics Expert, known for his innovative expertise of any machine, process, or waste stream–a real-world source of truth.
Kevin Yuncker
Sr. Area Sales Manager - East U.S.
Consider Kevin your partner in all things organics and solid waste recycling. He brings extensive knowledge and experience in the commercial mulch industry to help guide you toward solutions to increase process efficiency and profitability. Kevin is all about working together and building solid relationships with customers to produce long-term positive results.
Keith Bartron
Area Sales Manager - Northeast U.S.
You’re not just in good hands when you team up with Keith. You’re also gaining an ally in your success. Building and maintaining long-term customer connections is at the core of how Keith works. His partnership-first mindset enables customers to maximize long-term value from the solutions acquired today.
Lee Short
Sr. Area Sales Manager–Canada and Alaska
Lee is a consultative sales expert with deep experience in waste and recycling equipment, applications, and training. His clients will tell you he’s a genuine people person who attentively listens to understand. Lee's out-of-the-box thinking helps him simplify even the most complex issues into surprisingly straightforward solutions.
Garrett Lapsys
Area Sales Manager–Midwest U.S.
Garett is a familiar face to his many clients across the midwest. He understands what it takes to equip and enable waste and recycling customers for success. He aims to ensure Viably customers maximize process efficiencies from their equipment and discover new ideas to move their business forward.
Travis Miles
Territory Sales Manager - S. California and Arizona
Travis is a big-picture thinker who works closely with his customers to find tailored solutions to their waste and recycling challenges. Travis wholeheartedly adopts the needs of his customers as his own objectives. He prides himself on delivering a consultative, partnership-first approach, offering customers real solutions that lead to bottom-line business success.
Steve Schuppler
Area Sales Manager - Canada (AB,SK,MB)
Steve, who is based out of Calgary, Alberta, has over a decade of professional industrial sales experience and brings significant insights and a proven track record of driving growth. His personal drive aligns well with Viably's dedication to serving its customers with vigor and expertise. In his free time, he likes to camp, hike, cycle, and tend to his garden, along with attending the occasional hot rod show with his family.
Tyler Lesley
Product Support Representative
Tyler sees every customer touchpoint as an opportunity to create a brand evangelist. Whether he’s ensuring customers remain satisfied with their new machines or assisting them with post-purchase questions, Tyler maintains a positive ‘never stop helping’ attitude. Tyler is always ready to go above and beyond to create a positive customer experience every time.
Tom Garrison
Product Support Representative
Tom Garrison is a technical force to be reckoned with! His deep industry expertise has been honed for more than ten years, making him an optimal Viably Product Support Representative. Tom is a customer service extraordinaire, ready to assist with anything from courtesy inspections and service recommendations, to troubleshooting technical and operational issues. On top of that, he's an ace at assisting with demos and rentals – talk about multi-talented!
Brad Check
Sales and Applications Engineer
Brad infuses every stationary plant solution project with the perfect mix of engineering prowess and team/customer collaboration. He takes great care to ensure consistency and accuracy–from creating 3D models, running calculations for quotes, visiting sites in person, mapping out CAD plant layouts, and overseeing site installations.
Kyle Preiss
Electrical Engineer
Kyle is an ambitious and exceptional electrical engineer who is driven to deliver fresh ideas and solutions. His primary focus in his role is on electrical systems and controls within the plant system integration process. He revels in tackling difficult challenges head-on, especially in his pre-design responsibilities, installation and troubleshooting of panel integration throughout the life cycles of projects
Service
James Ochs
Field Service Manager
James wears many different hats on any given day–and that’s just how he likes it. From directing Viably’s field service team to facilities management, James approaches his work with the greater good of his team in mind. He’s always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his teammates and customers can rely on his all-in approach to delivering valuable results.
Jon “Slim” Burns
Training Coordinator
Meet John Burns–or, as customers know him, “Slim". He’s the one who ensures Viably clients know their way around and throughout their equipment. Slim says he’s never met a stranger and is always up for a technical chat. More importantly, he loves sharing his expertise–training technicians, dealers, and customers to help them drive their businesses forward.
Dennis Page
Field Service Technician
Dennis is a technical problem-solving dynamo who loves nothing more than rising to the challenge–especially complicated ones! He leverages his years of hands-on technical experience to solve customer equipment issues proactively and quickly whether over the phone or on-site.
Paul Caldwell
Field Service Technician
Paul is a technical service superstar with an impressive trifecta: an ace troubleshooter, a savvy mechanic, and an authentic communicator. Whether overseeing new equipment installations or performing complicated repairs, Paul will guide you through every step to ensure your equipment performs efficiently and reliably.
Chris Herriage
Field Service Technician
Chris is an ambitious and experienced technician with over five years of practical experience in maintaining and operating a variety of light to heavy machinery. A self-starter with a can-do attitude, he’s eager to continue building on his knowledge and skill set. His catchphrase, “If I don’t know how to fix it, I can find out,” speaks volumes about his drive for success. When not working, Chris enjoys the classic combination of racecar tinkering, hiking in the Sierras Nevadas, and gold panning - hobbies that reflect the explorer spirit in us all.
Will Robinson
Field Service Technicial
Will is an experienced and confident field service technician hailing from Maryland. He is a highly trained diesel mechanic with an impressive fifteen-plus years in the industrial air compressor and construction equipment industry. When Will isn’t busy providing world-class service to Viably clients, he loves nothing more than exploring the great outdoors on his motorcycle, spending time with his family, or trying out a lucky fishing spot near the shoreline.
Billy Knapp
Field Service Technician
Billy Knapp is an accomplished technician with over two decades of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining agricultural machinery. His expertise encompasses Komptech machines, making him the perfect fit for any challenge that comes his way. Outside of work, Billy loves sports of all kinds and is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and traveling - especially to Ireland, which he hopes to visit someday soon!
Roger Izaguirre
Field Service Technician
Roger brings over a decade of technical service experience to our team. His professional trajectory began with servicing electric locomotives and later expanded into the agricultural sector. Roger's proficiency, coupled with his eagerness to collaborate and innovate, positions him well into our service team to help keep our clients running successfully.
Parts and Logistics
Aaron Johnson
Director of Supply Chain Management
If everyone has a superpower, Aaron’s is his unparalleled ability to support customers by delivering critical equipment and parts at just the right time. He’s a supply chain expert who puts his Master’s Degree in inventory management, over ten years of experience, and unleashable creativity to work for our clients every day.
Jerit Greenberg
Customer Service Supervisor
Jerit understands that customer relationships don’t end at the point of sale. In fact, that’s when things are just getting started. He works with business leaders to ensure their equipment generates positive results for a lifetime. That’s why Viably clients trust Jerit as an innovative problem solver with a knack for setting them up for long-term success.
Darrell Lamar
Inside Parts Sales Specialist–Midwest/West U.S.
Darrell is the go-to parts problem solver who always finds a way to make sure clients experience minimal downtime and disruption. He’s an expert in customer service who takes immediate action to solve urgent parts issues. Darrell is like a parts superhero for Viably customers across the midwest and western United States—always ready to help!
Brady Weber
Inside Parts Sales Specialist–East U.S./Canada
Brady uses his tech-savvy expertise and deep understanding of Viably’s product portfolio to help customers quickly and accurately identify and procure the necessary parts to keep their machines running efficiently. He helps simplify and streamline the parts ordering process for Viably customers by staying up-to-date with all manufacturer-supplied product specifications.
Joe Lomeli
Logistics Coordinator
Promises kept. That’s the simple but powerful mantra Joe puts behind the highly complex processes behind equipment orders and machine movement for our customers across North America. From managing planes, boats, and containers to navigating the ever-changing waters of government and state regulations, Joe never turns his back on exceeding our customers' expectations.
Justin Beghin
Inventory Control Manager
Justin keeps the Viably parts warehouse running smoothly. Whether he's tracking inventory or placing stock orders to meet customer demand, his impeccable organizational skills paired with unwavering dependability are what customers have come to rely on to keep their machines well outfitted and their businesses moving forward.
Mat Morrison
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
When your machine is down, the phrase “Pick-Pack-Ship" suddenly gains a whole new meaning. Mat understands how critical having the right parts at the right time is for your business. Approaching each part pull and shipment with urgency and attention to detail, Mathew remains focused on getting the job done right, on time, every time.
Jed Marasigan
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Jed is a dependable and responsible Parts and Logistics team member with a sharp eye and intuitive accuracy, contributing to Viably’s competitive edge. From picking and packing parts orders to inventory cycle counting to maintaining an impeccable warehouse, Jed handles the heavy lifting that enables his teammates to do their jobs more efficiently.
Miles Cass
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Miles handles all inbound and outboard shipments and maintains the spare parts inventory at our California warehouse. He has extensive experience in shipping and receiving for high-volume warehouses and has managed a large number of routes and supervising freight operations. Miles enjoys creating various styles of artwork via sketching, tattoo designs, digital art and painting. He also enjoys playing and writing music on his guitar.
Operations
Ljubica Hood, CPA
Controller
Ljubica is the backbone of Viably’s accounting team and a valuable resource to the rest of the organization. Her strength lies in her dedication and critical thinking–she can solve complicated problems and manage long-term projects that enact lasting organizational change. She is an enthusiastic and invested team player who always goes above and beyond for her team and customers.
Janet Bernhardt
Staff Accountant
Reliability is just one of the many traits Janet has come to be known for. Attention to detail, technical skill, and adaptability are up there too. Along with staying up-to-date with business regulations and ever-changing accounting best practices, Janet’s keen eye for accurate and complete financial records has made her a standout with colleagues and clients.
Eric Parsons
Business Systems Manager
Eric is the maestro behind the systems that keep Viably running like a well-oiled machine. He analyzes and documents processes and systems to identify technical solutions to meet organizational needs. One of his greatest strengths is anticipating challenges before they arise, ideally positioning him to manage systems training and automated reporting..
Rochelle Taylor
Executive Assistant
Rochelle is the first voice and friendly face many of our customers and partners experience at Viably. Under her warm and welcoming personality is a whirlwind of non-stop organization, prioritization and communication. She consistently makes the impossible happen and coordinates near-endless details into plans that put the right people in the right place to solve for our customers.
Hana Previte
Events and Training Experience Manager
Hana is the type of person who naturally turns a massive To-Do list into a To-Done. She creates customer and team member experiences that deliver value, share information, and reinforce customer relationships at the core of our business. Her outgoing nature, creativity, and attention to detail never fail to shine through trade shows, virtual events, and live trainings.
Kate Brookes
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital marketing is evolving at a lightning-fast speed. Kate is the digital guide that helps Viably reach, engage and support customers more effectively across channels. She has an aptitude for efficiency, inherent creativity, and a proven digital track record of helping brands (from airlines to shoes) connect digitally with customers.
Leadership
Brandon Lapsys
President
Brandon is an inspirational leader with a steadfast belief that solid company culture is the foundation for long-term customer and employee relationships. His vision for Viably combines “right now” practicality with an unbridled future focus on uncovering the next wave of solutions for our expanding network of customers.
Karen Viola, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
As a CPA with a Master’s in accounting, former controller, and seasoned finance leader, Karen steers the projections and performance of Viably’s rapidly expanding business. She brings a can-do energy that supports the company’s “deliver possible’ culture. Her team continuously seeks process improvement and new opportunities to help customers achieve greater success.
Auguie Henry
Vice President of After Sales Operations
With almost a decade of traversing the globe, ensuring client machines are in top operational condition, Auguie has an unshakeable grasp of how even the smallest cogs can make or break any process. Today, he focuses on enabling his team to cultivate strong relationships and ensure customers have what they need when they need it.
John Morgan
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
John leads the charge in communicating the Viably story to the world to drive awareness and understanding of this explorative brand. He and his team execute the strategies and tactics that deliver high-value customer experiences designed to engage, educate, and excite them about what’s possible.
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