Meet the Faces Behind Becker Engineered Systems
A Committed Engineered System Team
Becker Engineered Systems has a core team of people with an average tenure of 24 years.
Our commitment to culture helps us attract and retain the best talent.
Misty Brammer
Misty Brammer has continued her path, to become the Inventory Operations Manager here at Becker Engineered Systems! This achievement is a testament to Misty's exceptional dedication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. Her transition from Technical Support Sales Specialist to this critical role highlights her capability to drive operational excellence and manage complexities with precision. Becker Engineered Systems is fortunate to have Misty leading their inventory operations, and the team undoubtedly look forward to her continued success in this new capacity.
Eric Grote
We are delighted to announce that Eric Grote has been named the Director of Engineering for Becker Engineered Systems. With an impressive 24 years of dedicated service to our company, Eric has consistently demonstrated his exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, Eric has been instrumental in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering outstanding results. His wealth of experience, coupled with his strong problem-solving abilities, has been pivotal in advancing our engineering capabilities and ensuring the success of numerous projects.
In the role of Director of Engineering, Eric will serve as a part of the Becker Leadership Team. He will be responsible for planning, design, and enhancement of our product offerings as well as developing new system designs for new growth markets and offerings. Eric will continue his role with complex customer needs, applications and pricing.
Carrie Hogeback
Carrie is our Order Processing Specialist and handles accounts payable. Her favorite thing about working at Becker is the fun, family environment filled with open conversation and helpful feedback that makes Carrie appreciate her team even more. In her free time, she enjoys camping, swimming, and spending time with her two adult children. Carrie loves her role at Becker, and has a passion for interior design and home décor.
Heather Hotlosz
Heather is the VP of Finance and Business Analytics at Becker. Her background includes public accounting experience at Barnes Dennig, Deloitte and Touche, and Grant Thornton. In addition to her wide range of experience in the financial industry, Hotlosz holds an MSBA in Taxation and an MBA from Xavier University with Creativity, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship and Values Based Leadership Concentrations. She also has continued additional training and coursework with the AICPA and Goering Center Leadership Development Program.
Alex Stegeman
Becker is thrilled to announce that Alex Stegeman has been appointed as the Director of Business Development for Becker Engineered Systems. Alex brings more than 16 years of experience in the industry. Since joining Becker in August of 22, Alex has a track record of outstanding contributions to our company. Alex is the ideal candidate to lead our business development efforts into the future. Alex will serve as part of the Becker Leadership Team. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic vision, unparalleled dedication, and a passion for driving growth and innovation. His deep understanding of our industry landscape, combined with his strong relationships and keen market insights, have been instrumental in shaping our business strategies and securing key partnerships.
As Director of Business Development, Alex will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, identifying new opportunities, and fostering meaningful relationships with clients and partners.
Greg Tankersley
Greg has over 26 years of experience in B2B industrial services, maintenance, and distribution spaces. He currently serves as Becker’s President and Partner, overseeing the company’s strategic plan and growth. He has his MBA in Finance and his Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Greg loves working alongside his team while talking about business, telling stories, and sharing much laughter, and he is proud of how Becker consistently delivers quality to work to their clients. In his free time, he enjoys working on his farm in Kentucky.
Evan Humpert
Evan joined the team May 20th 2024, full time, as Applications Engineer. His primary duties will be assisting clients with system designs, technical support, and implementation of Becker Connected Systems remote monitoring solutions. Evan just graduated from Ohio State with his degree in Chemical Engineering. Greg Tankersley, President, said, “We are excited to have Evan join our team full time. The past two years he has worked as an intern showing extraordinary desire to learn and assist clients and the Becker Team. He has embodied our core values of Drive, Agile, Team Identity and Epistemophilia. He has also completed the Iwaki / Walchem Training Certification for Mag Drive and AODD line of pumps. His inherent abilities, extensive education and work experience uniquely position him as a key contributor to the service of our customer and the continued growth of our company. I look forward to Evan’s many contributions and seeing him continue to grow professionally.”
Jake Zielinski
Jake is entering his junior year at UC studying Biological Sciences. Favorite part of working at Becker - "This is such a cohesive group of people who make work seem easy and enjoyable. Working at Becker has pushed me out of my comfort zone. I am learning many aspects of the business and essential work skills that will help me in my future". Jake is the son of long time Becker Engineered Systems employee Rich Zielinski. He does shipping, receiving, and other support needs for custom delivery.
In Memoriam - Rich Zielinski
Rich lost his battle with ALS. January 10th, 2023. Rich spent his entire career at Becker as an Application Engineer. He took great pride in all the details of our solutions and solving complex problems for our clients. Rich spent time in the Navy before joining the Becker Team more than 22 years ago. He was highly involved in the scouts and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. You'd always count on Rich's keen wit and intelligence to make any meeting more than you expected.
Board Members
Pete Effler
Pete brings a strong engineering and business background to Becker. He has served as Chief Operating Officer and CEO of Modern Insurance Group. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business, and is a proud investor and mentor with the Queen City Angels.
Dan Leahy
Dan was with Hydro Systems as VP of Operations when they grew from $20mm to $100mm. His experience with Hydro Systems brings added depth of supply chain, pumps, systems knowledge, and field services along with his numerous industry contacts and network. Dan is presently the Chief Operating Officer of Teron Lighting and an integral part of the board at Becker.
Don Morsch
Don has served as CEO, CFO and presently is leading mergers and acquisitions for Leadec. He knows the industrial space extremely well, along with the chemical sales industry and industrial applications. His knowledge and expertise are a monumental help at Becker.
Kelly Flerlage
Becker Engineered Systems is thrilled to welcome Kelly Flerlage, a seasoned leader, currently serving as CEO of TDG Facilities Services LLC, a privately owned company with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the Board of Advisors. With over 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operations, she has cultivated a deep understanding of strategic planning and corporate governance. Kelly began her career in various accounting and finance roles primarily in the marketing and advertising industry. Her business acumen and financial insights led her to a finance and operations leadership role in a private high school, and later to a leadership role in grants and government programs for a non-profit organization focused on growth in manufacturing. Kelly is known for her collaborative leadership style, empowering teams to achieve their full potential within a culture of accountability and integrity. With a passion for data-driven insights to support informed decision-making, Kelly is committed to driving business growth and optimizing operational efficiency in her current role as CEO in the facilities management industry.
Jerri Hall
The Becker Engineered Systems team is excited to welcome Jerri Hall to the Board of Advisors. Jerri is the Owner and Managing Director of Integral Ops, LLC, a management consulting firm. With an extensive background as a Senior HR Leader in diverse industries, she is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and the Senior
Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). She has a proven track record of success in navigating the complexities of human resources and organizational dynamics.
