Meet the Leadership team


Ryan serves as President & CEO of PWI, bringing nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in the family business. Promoted in 2018, he leads with a focus on relationships, growth strategy, continuous improvement, and community impact. He has also been featured by Dave Ramsey for helping carry PWI into its next generation. Fun Fact: Ryan enjoys taking RV trips with his family.


Trevor serves as Chief of Staff at PWI, aligning teams, systems, and processes across the organization. Since joining in 2019, he has grown from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff. An Ivy Tech graduate in Business Administration, he oversees IT, Software, and Facilities & Maintenance while improving communication and procedures that keep PWI moving forward. Fun Fact: In his free time, Trevor enjoys fishing.


Brandon serves as Chief Marketing Officer at PWI, leading marketing strategy, creative direction, and team development. Since joining PWI in 2018, he has served in sales, project management, and national sales leadership before moving into marketing in 2024. He brings new ideas to life while communicating the grit, craftsmanship, and innovation behind PWI’s work. Fun Fact: Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and being a girl dad to three. He is also a Green Bay Packers fan.


Kyle serves as VP of Sales at PWI, leading sales managers and representatives as they guide projects, build customer relationships, and deliver custom solutions. He thrives on problem-solving, working with customers and internal teams to understand real-world challenges and create practical solutions that make workspaces safer, more efficient, and easier to use. Fun Fact: Kyle enjoys traveling and hiking with his family.


Darren serves as VP of Engineering & Product Development at PWI, helping turn complex customer needs into practical, buildable material handling solutions. He leads with a focus on safety, efficiency, and control in the workspace while carrying forward PWI’s legacy of craftsmanship, problem-solving, and innovation. His work helps ensure solutions are engineered with purpose and built to perform. Fun Fact: Darren enjoys leading worship music.


Matt serves as VP of Operations at PWI, leading the team that builds cranes, mezzanines, and fall protection systems customers depend on. A Taylor University graduate in Business Systems, he brings experience in operations, customer service, and leadership. His work focuses on solving production challenges, supporting key leaders, improving schedules, and developing his team. Fun Fact: Matt enjoys working in the woods with his chainsaws and taking destination vacations with his wife.


Dean serves as CFO at PWI, bringing more than a decade of financial leadership experience. He joined PWI in 2023 and holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University Fort Wayne. His work centers on managing financials, monitoring liquidity, protecting cash flow, and helping keep PWI positioned for steady, responsible growth. Fun Fact: Dean enjoys playing sports, including basketball, baseball, and pickleball.