Meet Our Staff

Having been established in 1930, Oliver Manufacturing has more experience and overall know-how and can provide the desired results for those in need of separation equipment. Also, our customer service, work ethic, attention to detail and honest approach to business is consistently the best.

	Brian Burney, President/General Manger
	Brian has been part of Team Oliver since he was a kid. Officially beginning his carrier in 1991, Brian is proud to be the third generation family member continuing what his Great Grandfather Oliver Steele began. Brian is in charge of operations of the company.
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	Jim Thomas, Vice President/Chief Engineer
	Jim is in charge of Engineering at Oliver Mfg. Co. He has more than 40 years experience as an Engineer and over 50 years working with Industrial Processing and Agricultural Production Industries. Working with Engineering and Production, we can provide a solution to your processing problem.
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	Dave Knudsen, Engineering Department Head
	Dave has worked in the density separator industry since 1972 and has worked in Oliver's engineering department since 1981. Dave works with the manufacturing departments at Oliver, does customer service calls, equipment start ups and customer support.
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	Melanie Tyler, Executive Assistant
	Melanie is the assistant to the President/General Manager. Melanie’s tasks include anything that the President needs. Melanie has been with Oliver for over 2 years. Prior to joining Team Oliver, Melanie worked for Non-profit companies in Colorado and Arizona.
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	Vickie Neel, Office Manager
	Vickie started working for Oliver Mfg. Co. in October of 1979, while she was a senior in high school. Vickie is in charge of the office and oversees all office procedures.
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	Elaine Miller, Assistant Office Manager
	Elaine does general office work, answers the phones and enjoys welcoming customers and the public to Oliver Manufacturing.
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	Jon Moreland, Sales Manager
	Jon leads the marketing and sales efforts and oversees the development of product identity and public relations. Jon is new to TEAM OLIVER and with his solid background in marketing and business operations and his commitment to the Arkansas Valley Community, he’s a perfect fit. Most recently, Jon was involved in the retail equipment industry as the president of Moreland Implement Co., Inc., of Pueblo and Rocky Ford, CO.
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	Dean Coffee, Sales Development
	Dean started with Oliver in 1986 in the assembly department building machines. After 4 years in assembly, he moved into the Parts Department, which he managed for 13 years. For the last 5 years, he has been involved with the sales department coordinating sales of equipment and parts. He has a thorough knowledge of machines and repair parts involved.
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	Jeffrey Fawcett, Material Control Manager
	Jeffrey originally began his employment at Oliver Manufacturing Company as a consultant in the summer of 1981. In November of that same year, Jeffrey officially joined the Oliver Team as their Material Control Manager. In his position as Material Control Manger, Jeffrey is responsible for the purchasing of all materials used in the manufacture of the world's greatest separating equipment. Jeffrey also schedules the shipment of the majority of Oliver machines sold nationally and internationally. In addition to these duties, he serves as the chairman of the Oliver Safety Committee.
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	Sasikumar Devarajan (Kumar), Engineer
	Kumar joined Oliver Manufacturing Company Inc. in August 2006. His responsibilities include design and manufacture of new products, design changes & process improvement, lean tools implementation, safety, new product testing and assisting in sales. Also, he is responsible for the new building plant layout and electrical requirements. He has master’s degree in industrial and manufacturing engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Kumar is proud to be part of Team Oliver.
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	Shane Pritchard, Engineer
	Shane is a recent addition to Team Oliver. He is a graduate of Colorado State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. Shane is looking forward to being involved in the exciting research and development work here at Oliver.
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	Toby W. Tyler, Sales Solicitation Coordinator
	Toby is excited to join Team Oliver and looks forward to helping customers get the best performance out of Oliver’s products. Toby’s main focus is customer care and ordering replacement and upgrade parts for the company’s product line. Toby would like everyone to know that he is eager to help you in every way possible.
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	Barb Romjue, Material Control Assistant
	Barb came to work for Oliver in 2007. She helps Jeffrey Fawcett keep things running smoothly in purchasing, shipping, safety and on the production line.
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