When did you join John Zink?  

I joined John Zink in 2013 straight out of college. At a career fair, I connected with Koch recruiters who introduced me to John Zink. The role of application engineer appealed to me because it combined my engineering background with opportunities for customer interaction and business development. 

Can you describe your role at John Zink and what you find most rewarding about it?

As the application engineering manager for the vapor control team, I design and estimate systems to meet emission needs while collaborating with my team globally to develop innovative solutions.  

The most rewarding part of the role is being able to help our customers find a solution that benefits their overall operation and meets compliance needs. I also love teaching, whether it's guiding my team or educating customers about emission control and our role as a trusted partner. 

What is one thing about your job that might surprise people?

The variety - My role blends engineering with sales and business development, offering a mix of technical design, market adaptation, and customer-focused strategies. 

How has your career at John Zink evolved?

I joke that I love vapor control so much, I haven’t left. I’ve spent my 12-year career in vapor control applications at John Zink, constantly learning and growing. The business has allowed me to deepen my technical expertise while exposing me to different business divisions. 

How would you describe the culture at John Zink?  

The people and principles make John Zink unique. The intelligence and humility here are comparable to none. Early in my career, colleagues helped me learn the “why” behind what we do, and that spirit of collaboration continues to inspire me.

How does being part of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) enhance your experience and opportunities at John Zink? 

Once I started at John Zink, I learned about the broader Koch Engineered Solutions and Koch companies that intersect with John Zink's core business. This interconnected network allows us to strategically improve our equipment designs by leveraging expertise across industries. The depth and breadth of knowledge within the KES umbrella is incomparable to others in the market, providing resources and insights that elevate both our solutions and my professional growth.

What makes you proud to be part of John Zink? 

I’m proud of our commitment to improving the industry and the partnerships we build with customers. Our industry will only get more stringent so being the first stop for our customers to work together for a better tomorrow is always exciting!

What is a personal passion or hobby that you’ve been able to incorporate into your work at John Zink? 

While being an engineer at work, I’m a mom at home. I have two littles that I get to spend all my extra time with but that comes with crazy organizational mom moments. I love to take my organization from everyday life and apply it to how we can drive efficiency and optimization at John Zink.

Do you have any pets? Tell us about them.

I have a golden retriever, Denver, whose happy and sweet personality is as big as he is (90 lbs to be exact). He is a true golden retriever in that he loves all the attention and wishes he was a lap dog but be prepared with your lint roller after all the scratches he asks for.