Meet the Team

Chris Gordon

General Manager

Chris joined KromAmericas in 2020 and now serves as General Manager, leading the overall direction and operations of the business. Since joining, he has played a key role in building the team, establishing processes, and shaping how KromAmericas serves its customers.

Today, Chris focuses on driving growth, supporting channel partners, and ensuring the team delivers a consistent, high-quality experience. He regularly visits customers to better understand their applications and challenges, and is passionate about helping simplify the Kromschröder product line for the North American market.

Prior to KromAmericas, Chris led project management and implementation teams for multiple software startups in the Indianapolis area.

Favorite Food: It's hard to beat a buffalo chicken wrap!

Favorite Activities: Chris and his wife spend a lot of time cheering on their two teenage kids at band competitions and track meets.

Ken Bradway

Senior Advisor

Ken started in the process control industry in 1989, doing maintenance work for a powder coating facility. On September 14, 1990, Ken started at Loy Instrument as a technician. He has spent time servicing, integrating, and engineering a wide variety of process controls and combustion systems. Ken became a partner at Loy Instrument in 2008 and took over as President in 2018.

In 2020, Ken founded KromAmericas. 

Favorite Hobbies: church, backpacking, horses, and reloading

Favorite Quote: "Never let success get to your head or failure get to your heart" ~ Ziad K. Abdelnour

Favorite Movie: Last of the Dogmen

Jon Fogleman

Fabrication Engineer

Jon started at Loy Instrument in the winter of 2008, building electrical dispersion units. In 2009, he was promoted to Fabrication Manager, and set about the task of creating a fab shop to build valve trains and electrical enclosures for the combustion industry.

Fast forward to 2023, and Jon was offered a startup role as Fabrication Manager at KromAmericas (Yes, he's doing it again!)

Favorite Hobbies: Kayak fishing, basketball, did we say fishing? Hiking with his dogs, video games and home remodels

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Favorite TV Show: Reacher

Favorite Food: Filet Mignon with baked potato and steamed broccoli (Yeah, it's a meal!)

Favorite Quote: "Plan for the worst, hope for the best!"

Kevin Keffaber

Application Engineer

Kevin joined KromAmericas in 2020. He brings over three decades of expertise working in the industrial electric and automation field. Kevin has been instrumental in building out the technical support department and loves being out in the shop building valve trains or learning something new about the Kromschroder product line.

Outside of work, Kevin enjoys weight training, fishing in his pond, target practice, and hanging out with his English Bull Terrier, Piper.

Favorite Food: He is definitely a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy. Growing up on a farm will do that to you!

Favorite Hobbies: Kevin loves the guitar. He's continually learning...for the past 45 years. Ask him about his guitar collection! 

Favorite Quote: “One day or day one, you decide.”

Logan Rowlett

Application Engineer

In 2021, shortly after graduating high school, Logan joined the Loy Instrument shipping & receiving department. In the fall of 2022, KromAmericas was looking to add another technical resource to the team. Logan's proven track record with Loy, his eagerness to learn new things, and his previous experience with robotics in high school, he was a natural fit.

When not working through technical support requests from customers, Logan can be found in the warehouse tinkering with demo units or finding new and creative ways to use the 3-D printer.

Favorite Food: PIZZA

Favorite Hobbies: Video games, 3-D printing / 3-D modeling, and brain puzzles (Logan is known for having a Rubix's Cube sitting on his desk)

Favorite Quote: “Nothing other people do is because of you. It’s because of themselves.” ~ Miguel Ruiz

Pam McCord

Customer Support Specialist

Pam joined KromAmericas in October 2020. She assists with order processing and quote requests. Prior to that, she worked at Maxon Corporation.

Favorite thing to do outside of work: Travel

Favorite Hobby: Landscape design

Favorite TV Series: Escape to the Country

Favorite Food: Crème Brulee

Inspirational Quote: “Adventure Awaits”

Cheyenna Townsend

Customer Support Specialist

Cheyenna joined the team in late 2023. She's likely the first person you'll talk to when calling into Customer Support. She assists with order processing and quote requests. Prior to coming onboard, Cheyenna worked in the home health care field and retail management

Favorite Food: Pizza & Pasta

Favorite Things to Do: Walk trails, Family bonding activities (game nights, movie nights)

Favorite Show: Real Crime TV

Inspirational Quote: “Be yourself. Love yourself. Shine in front of those who never thought you could!”

James Nash

Warehouse Manager

James started with Loy Instrument in 2020, shortly before KromAmericas was established. He has worked in warehousing and shipping since 2013.

Favorite Book: Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

Tia Lazaropolis

Shipping & Receiving

Tia is the engine behind shipping and receiving at KromAmericas. As a one-person powerhouse, she keeps orders moving with speed, accuracy, and consistency. She takes pride in making sure everything that leaves our facility is done right, ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and with confidence.

Tyler Santee

Mechanical Engineer

Tyler is a 2022 graduate from Rose-Hulman. Through a previous pharmaceutical employer, he had the opportunity to travel abroad to Italy and Mexico for training. Tyler joined Loy Instrument/KromAmericas in 2023. He assists the engineering department with the mechanical aspects of projects such as designing gas trains and 3D modeling.

Favorite Movie: Literally anything Harry Potter

Favorite Activities: Going to local dirt/asphalt races, watching Game Show Network, playing video games and petting dogs