Larry A. Smith, P.E.
President
lsmith@kansascityequipment.com
Larry graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Engineering in 1970 and a B.S. in Business in 1971. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox and Diamond Power Specialty Company for 6 years before joining Kansas City Equipment Company in 1977. In 1980 he became an officer-shareholder with one-third ownership. In 1985 the balance of the ownership changed when Mike Koontz became an equal owner. In 2006 Larry took full ownership of Kansas City Equipment Company.
Gregory K. Else, P.E.
Vice-President/Inside Sales Manager/Engineer
gelse@kansascityequipment.com
Greg graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1991. He worked for Black & Veatch Pritchard, Bibb & Associates and was the Regional Sales Manager for Control Components, Inc. prior to joining Kansas City Equipment Company in 2008. He currently holds the position of Vice-President and is a stock holder in Kansas City Equipment Company. He provides inside sales and technical services to Consulting Engineering firms, OEM's and refineries in the four-state area of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.
Gregg B. Kaifes
Vice-President/Outside Sales Manager
gkaifes@kansascityequipment.com
Gregg graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1982 and MBA from Rockhurst College in 1989. He has experience in both management and sales positions since 1982. He joined Kansas City Equipment in 1997. He currently holds the position of Vice-President and is a stock holder in Kansas City Equipment Company. He oversees the Outside Sales Division, providing sales expertise to the Utilities and Industrial end-users for the four-state area of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri.
William T. Luna
Outside Sales/Service Representative
bluna@kansascityequipment.com
Bill joined Kansas City Equipment in the fall of 2000, bringing with him 30 years experience in construction and plant maintenance. Bill worked for Omaha Public Power District for 18 years. He has a vast knowledge of the inner workings of a Power Plant along with the Industrial and Process Industry. Bill currently provides outside sales and service to our customers in the four-state area of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri.
Cindy J. Woodward
Accounting Manager/Inside Sales Representative
cwoodward@kansascityequipment.com
Cindy joined Kansas City Equipment in 2000. Prior to joining Kansas City Equipment, Cindy served as the Manager of a Billing/Collections Company and an Instructor for a local college. Cindy manages all of the Accounting and Administrative functions for Kansas City Equipment. She also provides inside/outside sales services and support.
