Meet Our Team: Ryan

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

Title:

Director of International Sales

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

Three years.

Responsibilities:

Manage all TrailerCaddy accounts as well as international inquiries and sales.

Can you explain your role?

It’s my job to help create the best possible buying experience for interested customers; both for our International markets and our TrailerCaddy division. I facilitate the sales process from beginning to end including product education and customer service & support.

Before you came to DJ Products, what did you do? 

Prior to working at DJ Products, I was the Assistant Regional Director of a Developmental Disabilities Services Organization. I knew people who worked at DJ Products who spoke glowingly of the company and culture and I knew I wanted to be a part of it.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

I enjoy providing an all-around positive experience for the customer. Meeting and connecting with our partners and customers all across the world with a need for our products is my favorite part of my job.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

I love the team that I work with and I enjoy helping people find a solution to a problem they’re having.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Spending time with my family and friends and being outdoors hiking, fishing and hunting and camping as often as I can.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

The Office, Game of Thrones, South Park, pretty much any live sports

How do you like your coffee?

Strong.

DJ Products International Partnership – South Africa & Namibia

DJ Products is excited to announce a recent EMEA global partnership supporting South Africa & Namibia.

 

Piet Uys and his team at All Terrain Services & Equipment (Pty) Ltd now serves both countries on a national basis as DJ Product’s representative supporting customers and sub-distributors in the EMEA region. Based in the Western Cape, Piet and team specialize in supporting solutions for the logistics transportation sectors in their territory, while also supporting other industries within the DJ Products portfolio. Piet’s background and expertise in Specialized Services and Equipment stretch over 40 years in various transport industries across the African continent. To inquire about our products or for information regarding application solutions in or near South Africa & Namibia, please visit www.djproducts.com or contact Piet Uys directly at +27 76 861 7609 and e-mail address: piet@atse.co.za

Meet Our Team: Mike

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

 

Title:

Custom Projects Engineer

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

A year and a half.

Can you explain your role?

I head up custom projects at DJ Products. A prospective customer will reach out to request a custom project/unit from sales. I’ll review it and come up with a conceptual design along with a quote for sales to send on to the customer. Once the order is placed, I’ll complete the final design and detailing working closely with production on building the unit to the required specifications. My job entails a lot of prototype testing and thinking outside of the box.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

My whole career has been centered around custom equipment. Taking an idea and starting from a blank sheet of paper; a lot of ground up design. I think my strongest qualities are my mechanical design abilities. To take an idea, foresee how it will work, going through the whole production process. Understanding all of the components of creating something new.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

Hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time with my family; my wife and two kiddos.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Spending time with my family and friends and being outdoors hiking, fishing and hunting and camping as often as I can.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

Game of Thrones, Justified, Sci-Fi shows.

How do you like your coffee?

Black. I drink it all day and all night.

DJ Products International Partnership – Australia & New Zealand

DJ Products is excited to announce a recent global partnership supporting Australia & New Zealand. Merit Manufacturing now serves as DJ Product’s territory representative serving customers and sub-distributors in the broader territory. Led by Wade George and based in Campbellfied (Melbourne), Merit Manufacturing specializes in wide ranging metal and steel component manufacturing for industries of all kinds. Timing was ideal for Merit to offer and support a broader product portfolio that could move/tow products applicable to their customer base. To inquire about our products or for information regarding application solutions in or near Australia & New Zealand, please visit www.djproducts.au or contact Wade and team directly at: info@meritcon.com.au.

Meet Our Team: Jeremy

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

Title:

WasteCaddy Sales Manager

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

12 years.

Responsibilities:

Managing of the WasteCaddy sales team; ensuring all WasteCaddy clients are receiving the correct solution for their waste bin moving needs; setting and monitoring daily, weekly monthly sales targets and product advancement/ design

Can you explain your role?

I am the manager of the Waste division, and I have two exceptionally talented sales reps that make my day to day tasks as a manger very enjoyable. I oversee our daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals, while making sure we all on this team are providing our clients with over-the-top customer satisfaction from start to finish.

Before you came to DJ Products, what did you do? Any relevant industry experiences?

I originally came to DJ Products back when I was 15-years-old as a part time job in high school and worked here until I left for college.

I then moved to Myrtle Beach, SC where I attended the Golf Academy of America, where I became a teaching professional. After working for three years at a Country Club here in Central MN, I changed ventures and became a Personal Banker/Investor and continued that for two more years.

That is when I was asked to come back to DJ Products to start this WasteCaddy division that there was a growing need for. So, I have great deal of experience with working closely with people to solve problems and find solutions to those problems. Whether they be golf swing related, banking/investment, or now waste bin moving, I truly enjoy helping people find a solution to a problem they may be having.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

I started as an assembler back when I was 15, so I have a great understanding of the machines’ make-up, which helps me relay info to my team about the units and build a better understanding for themselves. Knowing we are masters of our craft builds confidence in our whole team when it comes to helping each and every customer solve their waste moving needs.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

I truly love the company and what it stands for. Helping people who are possibly being put in harm’s way. It really is rewarding knowing that we prevent injuries from happening to people just trying to do their jobs. I also love working with my team and am truly am grateful for the two reps in the WasteCaddy division. Knowing that they have the same core values of helping people and making sure that each customer is satisfied with their experience with DJ Products, is really rewarding.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I have two children, ages 4 and 7 so my time is spent doing all kinds of activities with them. We enjoy camping, going on the pontoon and fishing. I like to golf in my free-time and sneak away for a date weekend here and there with my wife when we can.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

Friends, Yellowstone, The Big Bang Theory, BBQ Pitmasters, and all sports.

How do you like your coffee?

Dark with a little French Vanilla creamer.

DJ Products International Partnership – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay

As our global expansion opportunities continue to evolve, we are pleased to announce DJ Products’ latest partnership in South America’s territories of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay. Managed by Sergio Wurzmann and located out of São Paulo, Fornecedora Industrial and the experienced sales team will support customers and sub-distributors in Brazil and surrounding territories. Sergio’s background and experience in the manufacturing, industrial, and airline industries will serve the team well in this role supporting DJ Products. To inquire about our products or for information regarding application solutions in or near these territories, please visit www.djproducts.br or contact Sergio directly at: sergio.wurzmann@fil.com.br.

Meet Our Team: Kayla

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

Title:

Accounts Receivable

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

13 years.

Can you explain your role?

I work on deposits, collections and invoicing from customers. I ensure that bank deposits are made and that we collect customer payment 30 days after an order is placed (or based on any specific terms dictated by the purchasing entity).

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

I think I’m good at working with other people – I’m really lucky because love the people I work with and I like to lighten the mood around here.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

I enjoy the team here and I love being able to talk to different people all around the world.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I love spending time with with my kids and fiance.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

Reality shows: Siesta Keys, Bachelor, Total Bellas.

How do you like your coffee?

Creamer with a dash of coffee.

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DJ Products International Partnership – Mexico

We are happy to announce a recent international partnership serving our broader Mexico territory.

Roberto Calderon & Diego González now represent DJ Products sales and distribution based in Guadalajara, Mexico, supporting customers and sub-distributors in that region. They have extensive experience in capital equipment technical sales across manufacturing and logistics sectors.

To inquire about our products or for information regarding application solutions in or near these territories, please visit www.djproducts.mx or contact Roberto and Diego directly at roberto@djproducts.com.mx and diego@djproducts.com.mx, respectively.

Roberto Calderon
Diego González

Meet Our Team: Kari

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

Title:

Sales Engineer – AircraftCaddy

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

1.5 years.

Can you explain your role?

My role entails answering online chats, emails and phone calls from perspective buyers. I ask questions and get to know more about their aircraft and hangar situation to accurately quote them for an AircraftCaddy solution to meet their needs. Being a former pilot myself, I enjoy this part of my job and seeing photos of my client’s aircraft.

Before you came to DJ Products, what did you do?

Before coming here, I worked in the aviation insurance industry and have also worked as a recruiter placing aviation mechanics for employment in the past.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

My specialty is the ability to listen and understand customers’ needs and relay information in a professional manner. I am a commercial multi-instrument pilot myself and I feel my knowledge & passion for the industry enhances my ability to sell the product.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

I love my job and the people I work with. The best part of my job is talking to pilots about their aircraft and working on custom projects. I enjoy being part of a solution and working together as a team for a common goal. The atmosphere of work life balance is greatly appreciated too. Best job I have had, and I have had a few since college.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Riding bike, yoga, playing sports, Blackjack and anything outside and/or competitive in nature.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

SURVIVOR- I have never missed an episode and will be on the show eventually.

How do you like your coffee?

In the warmer months I prefer an Iced Cold Brew & in winter months, a Hot Turtle Mocha.