Manufacturing - South Beloit
JARON COMBS
Vice President of Manufacturing and Construction
Accomplishments
Raising three amazing children into responsible, contributing, independent adults with my amazing wife. All three are in college, with our oldest graduating Spring of 2025.
Working with Craftsman with Character this year was extremely rewarding, watching the kids grow and gain a sense of direction for their lives. Community partners were amazing; didn’t have a single partner company say “no” when asked to participate.
Extracurricular
Town of Beloit PFC, Planning Commission and Board of Review.
Off the Clock
Family vacations, pickleball, and continuing to enjoy the empty-nester lifestyle for at least nine months of the year, which includes vacations without the kiddos!
Secret Life
Wife and I enjoy tent camping, walking around Lake Geneva, and 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
Architectural Supervisor
Accomplishments
I’ve been with Mid-States for 17 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 the architectural supervisor.
Extracurricular
I’m a small group leader at our church, helping kids learn about Jesus.
Off the Clock
I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children. Also like to work with wood, building things for the house.
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
JEFF MORRIS
Quality Supervisor
Accomplishments
Raising 2 awesome kids into incredible adults with my beautiful wife of 32 years has been the biggest accomplishment and joy of my life. The memories of all our family vacations that were made will be instilled in them and me for the rest of my days. As it relates to Mid-States, I’m proud to be part of an amazing team with the same family values. The team here is like family.
Extracurriculars
Sitting on the Quality Enhancement Committee, the QA Supplier Committee, the Quality Personnel Training & Certification Committee, and the Tolerances Committee for PCI. One of the first to attend Paul Ramsberg Epic Mix Design course.
Off the Clock
I love to travel to different places with my wife and experience new adventures each year. When we aren’t on a planned trip, we take weekend excursions when we can. I love to golf, work in the yard and hang out in the pool. I love all types of music including oldies, rock, and country. I especially enjoy live music and we try and go to one or two concerts a year. I joined a cornhole league in 2023. That was a lot of fun!
Secret Life
Traveling to different breweries, distilleries, and wineries sampling their different creations.
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.
MIKE BURKE
Production Scheduler
Accomplishments
Being part of the production and field team for the last 10 years. I have had a part in almost every project that we have poured during that time. Getting to work on a large variety of projects and assist with production.
Off the Clock
Married to my amazing wife for 10 years. Father to my daughter and a couple of dogs. I spend a lot of time doing home projects and have done a ton of work at our house. I enjoy being outside with the family and fishing when I can.
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
