Leadership Team
Kingdon Offenbacker, CEO
Kingdon is an ardent leader who has hands-on experience in all disciplines at Echo. After attending business school at the University of Arkansas, Kingdon held a position in every department at Echo before taking over leadership as CEO. Over the course of Kingdon’s tenure, Echo has established its OEM business unit with leading Automotive and Tier 1 Companies. In his vision for Echo to become the leader in creation and fulfillment of core technology, Kingdon has overseen the development of three domestic manufacturing locations and six overseas manufacturing locations. Kingdon’s greatest passion is innovating and building things – and as Echo’s CEO, he strives each day to create meaningful solutions for Echo’s customers.
Steve Combs, Chief Financial Officer
Steve is an operationally-oriented finance professional and thrives in helping teams and organizations use information to make better decisions. His experience in management and technology consulting brings insight to leadership, strategic planning, accounting excellence, and improving effectiveness through system optimization. Steve’s primary leadership focus includes managing the accounting and HR departments and leading the manufacturing operations for Ammex. Steve holds a B.A. degree in Physics from DePauw University and earned a M.S. in Industrial Administration from Purdue University.
Matt Pitmon, Chief Revenue Officer
Matt is a skilled sales professional with a broad background selling innovative products in diverse markets, including automotive, mining, oil and gas, medical, and industrial. He has extensive experience growing profitable sales in new geographic markets by providing cost-effective solutions and high-quality products. Matt has a BS in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of South Carolina.
Jim Walsh, Chief Information Officer
Jim Walsh is a strategic IT executive with a unique history spanning over 25 years, marked by transformative leadership in both IT and business domains. At Echo Engineering & Product Supplies, Inc., he has been instrumental in introducing mature IT principles, centralizing business intelligence, and fortifying security measures. His strategic vision extends beyond IT, as he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's broader business objectives and directives. With a background that encompasses software development, project management, and customer service, Jim possesses a unique ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technology and business goals. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.
Kyle Morris, Chief Operations Officer
Kyle is an innovative Operations executive with a multifaceted tenure at Echo Engineering. He brings a dynamic and strategic approach to our organization, focusing on operational excellence. Kyle joined Echo in 2010 after graduating with a degree in Architectural Studies from Vincennes University. During his time at Echo, Kyle initiated the creation of an R&D department and made significant changes to how Echo serves our customers, driving innovation and excellence. His immersive experience and dedication to fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization and with our customers form the cornerstone of his success. As a leader, Kyle's solutions-driven mindset and commitment to operational excellence continue to shape Echo Engineering's path forward, benefiting both our organization and our valued customers.
Mike Cridge, VP of Sales
Mike is an experienced sales leader and pioneer with a passion for creating solutions and growing revenue. He joined Echo in 2005 to create the OEM business unit by onboarding new products, markets, and customers. Since then, Echo has experienced tremendous growth by partnering with customers to create and supply meaningful solutions for their most pressing connecting, fastening, NVH, and sealing challenges. Mike is a Purdue Mechanical Engineer with extensive manufacturing experience, especially in world-class rubber and plastics molding.