IRTC

Steve Speakes is the CEO of the company, responsible for the strategic direction of the company and leading its employees. He has served as CEO since 2013. During his tenure the company grew its product array from the military to the commercial market while maintaining a close partnership with US DOD and expanding the search for international customers. Previously Steve served 35 years in the US Army, ending his career as a Lieutenant General while serving as the Army G8 responsible for the Army’s equipping and its financial strategy. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and holds an MA in Government from Georgetown University.

Ed Ortiz is the Director of Engineering and Product Development, responsible for the company’s research and development operations as well as providing technical support to the company’s operations. He has been with the company since 2012. During his tenure at the company, he helped implement an end-to-end Product Development organization, ramp up production of the LCRTF DoD contract, commercialize the RT240 and brought production of the DCG 90-160 family of forklifts to the Cibolo location He previously spent 25 years with Manitex, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manitowoc Crane Company, holding various leadership positions in Product Development, New Product Introduction, Testing, Quality Assurance, and Service. Ed is a graduate of the Instituto Tecnologico Regional of Cd. Madero, Mexico, College of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ed has over 36 years of product development experience in the mobile equipment industry .

Lyndie Wingenroth is the Director of Supply Chain Operations, responsible for supervising relations with company’s 150 suppliers and all warehouse operations. She joined the RT Center in 2006. During her time at the company, she has helped develop and sustain the Supply Chain for the ramp up of RT240 LCRTF, and DCG 90-16 production lines. She served as Program Manager for the LCRTF DOD contract and was responsible for meeting the contract requirements of the program. She is currently responsible for managing our very robust Aftermarket Sales team as well as continuing to develop and sustain the Supply Chain for aftermarket and RT290 requirements.

Joel Deal has served as the company’s Director of Human Resources since 2008. During his time at the company, Joel has been involved with the implementation of HR best practices and policies necessary to support the company’s growth from 50 employees to over 180 employees. Prior to joining the company, Joel has worked with “Fortune 100” companies such as Washington Mutual, Standard Pacific Homes, and also served 8 years in the US Air Force, with his last assignment at the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph AFB. Joel is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelors degree in Human Resources.

Cody Parvin is the Director for Customer Solutions, responsible for all interfaces with IRTC government and commercial customers. He leads a team which includes service, warranty, transportation, and business development. Cody has been with the company since 2010. During his tenure he has worked in multiple departments to include production, quality, business analytics, program management and business development. He served as the project manager for multiple service life extension projects and as the senior program manager for the USMC RT240 service life extension program.

Steve Ruiz is the Director of Manufacturing Operations, responsible for all factory operations. He has been with IRTC since 2015. During his tenure with the Company, he initiated major improvements in our paint department and led the start-up of IRTC’s RT 290 commercial and US Marine Corps SELP production line. Steve has led and coordinated all the Company’s functional departments to deliver both the short- and long-term improvements to the productivity of our manufacturing operation. He has developed and implemented methods and processes to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Before joining the company, Steve worked in the aviation and aircraft interior design industry. He helped manage interior designs of multiple aircraft for Gulfstream, Boeing, Airbus, Hawker, and Sino Swearingen. Steve also worked as a structural aircraft mechanic and composite repair tech for Delta and UPS. Steve has 18 years of managerial experience.

Rey Sanchez is the Director of Quality, responsible for the company’s ISO program and compliance with customer requirements. He has been with the company since 2014. During his tenure at the company Rey started as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting the production launching of different versions of the DCG90-160 Forklifts to the Cibolo location from Ottawa Kansas and Lidhult Sweden. Rey has 15 years of experience working in the Manufacturing/Assembly industry that includes the sectors of Electronics & Hydraulics working for Companies such as TRW Electronics and Eaton Industries in Reynosa Mexico as an Industrial Engineer. Rey graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas in Reynosa, Mexico with a Bachelor of Production Systems Engineering

Amanda Frausto is the Director of Finance and Accounting, responsible for all the financial and accounting operations. She joined the company in 2019 as Staff Accountant. In May 2022 she was promoted to Sr. Accounting Manager. She has over 9 years of accounting experience with areas including Payroll Processing, Electrical Contracting, Insurance and Manufacturing. Amanda is a graduate of Midstate University of Peoria, IL with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. She then went on to pursue her Master’s in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting.

Steve Mckinney Has been with IRTC since 2000. During his tenure he has been an integral part of the implementation and Setup of many departments and programs. His first task was at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, with RT240 RTCH First Article Testing (FAT). On his return to Cibolo he has filled a number of positions. IT Manager, USMC Warranty Manager, Global Support Service Manager, logistics, Manager and FSR Manager. Steve is retired Army and attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical institute.

George Deck is the training and service manager. He joined the RT Center team in 2001. He has assumed many roles in support of the military with new equipment and sustainment training, product warranty and customer service. George has over 20 years of vocational education experience which includes training development and management. He has an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in HVAC from St. Philips College where he taught courses as an adjunct faculty member. He has worked in the various mechanical trades for over 40 years.