Our Team.
A CENTURY OF COMMITMENT
What’s in a name? Sometimes not much. Often everything. Dymax was born amidst the values and beliefs of the Balderson family. It’s a name that has long stood for quality, integrity, and service.
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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.
Andy Campbell
General Sales Manager
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Andy comes to Dymax with over 25 years of experience in sales and sales management. Growing up on a farm in Iowa he learned the value of hard work and education. After high School he received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business in 1982. He moved from the AG industry to construction products in 2007. He earned his MBA in 2005.
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
Sales Engineer, Customer Service
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 sales engineer assisting customers with orders, quotations and special projects.
ROBERT DEVADER
Inside Sales Representative – Parts and Units
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Robert joined Dymax in 2002 as a drafter in the engineering department. He joined the Dymax sales team in September 2013. Robert has an entrepreneurial spirit and is always willing to learn new things. From product information to quotes and orders, Robert’s eagerly awaiting your call.
Bailey Bayes
Inside Sales Representative – Parts and Units
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
Bailey joined the internal sales team in 2022. He has a degree in animal science from Labette community college. He has a strong working Ag background with knowledge in both cattle and crop farming. Bailey has a great personality and focuses his efforts on customer satisfaction by providing solutions through customer collaboration.
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.
JOHN BOOSE
Product Manager/Coordinator & Claims
Industries – Class I Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Rail Contractors, Construction Companies, and Transits.
John joined Dymax in 2016. A Kansas native, John grew up working on the family farm near Lecompton, KS. He became a certified Diesel Mechanic in 1998. He spent time as a welder before joining Sauer-Danfoss in Lawrence, KS. At Danfoss, John learned all about hydraulic motors, pumps and troubleshooting complex hydraulic systems. He eventually became one of the leading Engineering Technicians for Danfoss. John most recently worked on robotic automation systems and served as maintenance coordinator for Big Heart Pet Brands in Topeka, Kansas. Troubleshooting is his middle name!
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.
