Personnel

David started with the company in 1984. He began his career working in the shipping and receiving department. He later moved to inside sales specializing in parts and conversions. In 1987 he became inside sales manager and vice-president of the company. After the passing of his father Amanuel in 1990 he was promoted to president of the company.

Phil is family, married to David's sister Pam. He has 25 years of experience in the sawmill industry. He was the mill manager at Balfour Lumber Company before starting with Cone Machinery in 1990. He is the vice-president of the company.

Lavon is one of Amanuel's brothers. He has been in the lumber manufacturing business since 1969. Before coming on board with Cone Machinery in 1985 he was with Balfour Lumber Company as a millwright, saw filer, sawyer, and division manager of manufacturing.

Pam is David's sister, and she manages the office. She worked for Thomas County Government in the accounting/data processing department before starting with Cone Machinery in 1988.

Mike has been with Cone Machinery for 16 years. He provides many years of experience in sawmill machinery design and construction. He was formerly with Chip-n-Saw (7 years), Forest Industries Machinery (8 years), and USNR (2 years).

Craig has been with Cone Machinery since 1995 and is an expert in AutoCAD design work, with an extensive mechanical background.

Based in Thomasville Ga., Jack has thirty years experience in the electronic controls field, and has specialized in general sawmill machinery controls for the last fifteen years. In particular, Jack has become well known for his work with the Allen Bradley line of PLC processors. Jack also specializes in the following:

• AC variable speed drives, including Allen-Bradley, Toshiba, ABB
  and EMS
• Hydraulic linear positioners, including Allen-Bradley's 1771QB,
  MTS, and SAS
• Man-Machine Interface programming and layout, including
  Allen-Bradley's Panelview, Panelview Plus, RSView Works, and
  RSView ME
• Complete control system design, assembly, installation, and start-up
• PLC/Optimization integration and start-up

Jack is also the company pilot. This increases his ability to arrive at the work site in a timely fashion should problems arise. He is available online via PC anywhere for more pressing PLC programming problems.

Jeff has been with Cone for 8-1/2 years. He handles all purchasing for the company.

Steve is based in Americus, GA and covers Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. His background is in manufacturing and design. He spent four years as a service representative for Cone Machinery before entering sales in 1989.

Rufus is based in Richton, MS and covers Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He has an extensive background in sawmill operations, design, and modifications. He spent many years as a product installation engineer for Hood Industries before entering sales with Cone Machinery in 2004.

Kenny is family, married to David's sister Kim. He has been with Cone Machinery since 1987. He handles all Inside Parts Sales and oversees the Shipping and Receiving Department.

Rob has been with Cone Machinery since 1990. He handles Inside Parts Sales and assists with the Shipping and Receiving Department.

Malvin has been with Cone Machinery for 10 years. He has many years experience with CNS machinery, as well as with the equipment manufactured by Cone Machinery. He covers all of the southeastern United States.

Based in Ellisville, MS, Ted has been with Cone Machinery for 15 years. He has many years experience with CNS machinery, and lots of experience in sawmill maintenance and supervision. He covers Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Based in Thomasville GA, Gene has been with Cone Machinery for 16 years. He has many years experience with CNS machinery, as well as with the equipment manufactured by Cone Machinery. He covers Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.