Manufacturing
JARON COMBS
Vice President of Manufacturing and Construction
Accomplishments
Raising three amazing children into responsible, contributing, independent adults with my amazing wife. We now have all 3 kids in college. Mallory is a junior at UW-Platteville, Camden is a sophomore at Minnesota State, and Lacy is a freshman at UW-LaCrosse. Extremely proud of all three of them!
Extracurricular
Junior Achievement, Town of Beloit PFC & Board of Review
Off the Clock
Family vacations, pickleball, golfing, and starting our new adventure as empty-nesters.
Secret Life
Wife and I have started tent camping again and enjoy going to stockcar races at Jefferson, Madison International and Dells Speedway.
CHRIS OLSON
Production Manager
Accomplishments
Been with Mid-States for 28 years. Proud to be a 3rd generation Mid-States employee.
Off the Clock:
Love fishing, the Packers and spending time with my grandkids.
BRIAN MATTHYS
Production Supervisor
Accomplishments
I have been with Mid-States for 22 years, learning in many different departments before becoming Production Supervisor.
Extracurricular
I helped with CareerTek when the kids came to Mid-States to learn about concrete. It was fun working with them.
Off the Clock
I love to golf, play racquetball and spend time with friends and family. I like live music (local bands, etc.) and I’m a big Chicago sports fan.
TRAVIS BASS
Production Supervisor
Accomplishments
I’ve been with Mid-States for 12 years. I started out working on wall panels for about a year, then became foreman of the stripping crew, then moved to foreman of our architectural area. After about seven years of doing that, I became the lead foreman of Wet Cast, which led me into my role now as supervisor.
Off the Clock
I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children we brought into our home recently; also like to work with wood, building things for the house; and occasionally enter a demolition derby.
EFRAIN MENDIOLA
Production Supervisor
Accomplishments
I have been with Mid-States for more than 25 years. I have been part of many changes and have watched as the company grew into what it is today. I am proud to have both of my sons, Efrain III and Antonio, working here with me.
Extracurricular
I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan - and any team that plays against the Packers!
JEREMY CEBALLOS
Production Supervisor
Accomplishments
Started from the bottom and worked my way up.
Extracurricular
Spending as much time as I can with my family.
Off the Clock
Love watching movies and collecting them, and now camping has become my hobby.
Secret Life
I am Native American from Southern California and did not know that until I was 18-years-old when I first met my dad.
JONNY WATKINS
Yard Supervisor
NATHAN AMEND
Industrial Engineering Manager
Accomplishments
Prior to coming to Mid-States, I’ve had the opportunity to work for a plastic injection molding company within the automotive industry. I was able to hold several roles within the company and learn a great deal before transitioning to Mid-States. Some of those roles included Prototype Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Maintenance Manager.
Off the Clock
I enjoy getting out to Delavan Sportsman Club to shoot trap, which I started about 5 years ago now. When I can, I like to be in the garage working on a project or two, often something with wood working. Preferred beer is Spotted Cow but I like to try just about any beer once…. Except IPAs…
MONTE KAHL
Facilities Manager
Accomplishments
Fifteen years at Lear Corp (Industrial Engineer, Launch Manager, Engineering Manager). Launched the GMT-800 program. Off-site setup and debug of all equipment, trained all operators, gutted the plant, and installed all the new equipment in a three-week shutdown period. Twelve years at M.P.C. (Facilities Manager and Production Manager). Installed all infrastructure for two new sites in Janesville, WI and Morrison, TN.
Off the Clock
Family, golf, cards, and Las Vegas. Also, a charter member of Thursday night Sheepshead club.
Secret Life
Grew up working the tobacco fields on my grandparents’ farm in Cambridge, WI.
TOM DAVIES
Manufacturing and Construction Administrator
Accomplishments
I am most proud to have been part of the road crew. I point out buildings that I was part of constructing to my family and friends anytime the opportunity presents itself.
Favorite Memory
Up to this point, all of my favorite memories are times with friends from the road crew, both at work and outside of work. I have a lot more than one favorite.
Foremen
