The People Behind the Rail Solutions You Rely On
For four generations, Dymax and the Balderson family have built attachments and heavy equipment that perform where it matters most—in the field. At DymaxRail, we carry that legacy forward with expertise and innovation that keeps your rail projects on track.
Scott Balderson
President and CEO
Scott arrived at DYMAX in 1997 along with his father, Clark. He grew up in and around the Balderson Inc. offices and in Wamego, Kansas. Scott brings to DYMAX international business experience, as well as valuable lessons and traditions learned from his father and grandfather about customer service, straightforward business dealings and attention to detail.
Clark Balderson
Chairman and CFO
Clark joined Balderson Inc. in 1970 after spending his childhood surrounded by the ever present family business. He became president of the company in 1982, a position he held until his resignation January 1, 1996. During that time Balderson Inc. grew to be one of the largest suppliers of specialty attachments in the world. He purchased controlling interest in Dymax in March, 1997, where he can be found most days doing everything from answering sales calls to planning future growth.
Rusty Ecord
Director of Sales and Products
Rusty Ecord joins Dymax as Director of Sales and Products, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in equipment, account management, and customer service. Throughout his career, he has led teams, managed key accounts, and built new business from the ground up—all with a focus on delivering results and putting customers first.
Eric Rounds
Railway Business Development Manager
INDUSTRIES – CLASS I RAILROADS, SHORT LINE RAILROADS, RAIL CONTRACTORS, CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, AND TRANSITS.
Eric Rounds grew up in Gering, Nebraska, where he developed a strong work ethic through his high school wrestling career. He then gained hands-on experience working for his uncle’s earthmoving business in South Dakota, mastering the operation of excavators, loaders, dozers and a variety of heavy equipment.
Eric went on to build a successful career with two Caterpillar dealerships, serving as a Territory Sales Manager. In this role, he managed key accounts, honed his expertise in customer relationships and expanded his understanding of heavy equipment applications.
Now, Eric joins Dymax as DymaxRail’s Business Development Manager for North America. He will lead efforts to drive growth in hi-rail systems, railway vehicles and specialized attachments for the railroad industry, leveraging his industry knowledge and commitment to delivering innovative solutions.
Kerry McDonnell
Sales Representative
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Kerry joined Dymax in 2021. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in AG Business and a deep loyalty to the K-State Wildcats (It could come up in conversation). Kerry has worked in agriculture as a feed and grain merchandiser and has many contacts within the central US. His eagerness to make connections in the central US has led to him becoming the Dymax Central Region Sales Representative. Kerry would love to speak to you about the wide variety of Dymax products, from agriculture to rail applications.
Carl Williams
Product and Customer Experience Manager
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Carl Williams started at Dymax in the early 2000’s as a welder building large mining products, including dozer blades and rock buckets. Over the years he’s gained knowledge of sales, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering. He currently serves as Dymax’s Product and Customer Experience Manager
Jeff Grieshaber
Product Support Coordinator
Industries – Rail, Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, and Specialty Equipment
Jeff Grieshaber leads product support and service at Dymax/DymaxRail. He takes a hands-on, practical approach focused on real-world support and fast problem-solving.
Jeff brings more than 30 years of manufacturing and operations experience, rooted in family-owned businesses. He spent much of his career at Travalong Trailers, where he worked his way up from the shop floor to Chief Operations Officer and part owner.
His background spans production, quality, welding, and custom product development. The goal is simple: responsive support and a consistently strong customer experience.
Kaycia VanSickle
Sales Controller and Coordinator
Kaycia Joined Dymax in 2020 working in purchasing, planning and production.
Prior to joining Dymax, She was in the steel industry for 25 years, working in Sales, Inventory Control and Purchasing. She grew up in a small farming community north of Manhattan and was raised with a get-it-done approach.
Ivaylo Dinev
International Sales & Marketing Manager
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Ivaylo Dinev began working for Dymax in 2015 as the European Sales Representative. By 2018 he became the European Sales Manager and, in 2022, was promoted to Export Sales Manager. Dinev received his MBA from Pace University in New York and went on to work for a leading export management company, followed by stints as Eastern European Sales Manager for a major manufacturer of tracked skid steer machines.
He is responsible for all sales and marketing activities outside North America for Dymax Inc. and Dymax Rail and is involved in railway, mining, construction, agriculture, and forestry markets.
