OUR TEAM
TREVOR MAASSEN
VP
Trevor’s leadership spans all facets of the company’s operations, with a heavy focus on providing guidance in the sales and operations phases. In his nearly 20 years with Deltak, Trevor has held various technical and commercial roles from executing designs on new equipment projects all over the world, expanding the aftermarket group, and serving as the Director of Sales. He has recently taken the reigns for Deltak as Vice President, guiding the company into a new era of growth and innovation. Trevor is recognized for his expertise in customer relations and problem solving capabilities. Trevor is a University of Minnesota graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
JEFF LOWE
Director of Sales
Jeff has over 22 years of experience in the waste heat recovery industry, focusing on areas of heat transfer and fluid flow in HRSG applications. Previous positions held at Deltak since 2000 are as Pipe Stress Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Applications Engineer and Senior Product Manager. With a focus on customer service, Jeff introduces Deltak’s services and capabilities to clients and leads the sales team in assisting Deltak’s clients reach their business goals through replacement parts, equipment inspections, and major equipment projects. Jeff is experienced with onsite inspections, performance testing and operational training. He has designed and sold new HRSGs, WHBs and PGBs, and delivered complex aftermarket projects. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Minnesota.
STEVE RICE
Director of Quality
Steve has been a staple around Deltak’s manufacturing efforts for over 40 years. Clients appreciate Steve’s practicality and collaborative approach to their projects. Steve oversaw Deltak’s entire fabrication shop operations for over 15 years before taking on the Director of Quality role and managing Deltak’s daily quality efforts worldwide for about the last decade. He is active in company safety initiatives, aids with facility maintenance, and maintains Deltak’s ASME and National Board accreditations. Steve has an Associate’s Degree in Steel Fabrication and Welding from Dunwoody College, and a Mini Masters in Business Management and Quality Management from the University of St. Thomas.
PAUL PAUMEN
Manufacturing Supervisor
Paul is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of Deltak’s self-owned manufacturing facility. Leaning on his 40+ years of manufacturing experience at Deltak, Paul provides daily direction to his team of supervisors, supports the Sales team, is involved in the recruitment and onboarding of new shop employees and maintains project production schedules. Paul has a deep understanding of the various boilers Deltak fabricates, having joined Deltak in 1981 as a structural welder on the night shift, before moving to days as an assembler, traveling domestically and overseas for a few years to support Deltak projects, and then being promoted to a welding supervisor and manufacturing lead for the majority of his career. Paul has a welding degree from Wright Vocational School.
TOM HUDINSKY
Chief Engineer
Tom joined Deltak in 1987 and as Chief Engineer is the senior technical authority for all Deltak products, and daily provides expertise, support, and leadership on key aspects of the engineering and sales processes. Tom’s extensive knowledge comes from experiences gained at Deltak progressing from a mechanical engineering intern, to full time mechanical engineer, to sales engineer, to project engineer, to department supervisor and overall engineering department manager. He has been instrumental in mentoring many of Deltak’s key personnel, as well as others who have gone on to flourish in the energy and oil and gas industries. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
BILL DAHLEN
Project Manager
Bill provides project oversight by interacting with all Deltak departments, material suppliers and subcontractors to maintain contract compliance, project schedules and client communication and coordination. Prior to joining Deltak in 2016, Bill started his career as a Process Engineer before moving into department and project leadership roles for the majority of his 40+ year career. His experience includes projects from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, including design, permitting, construction and start-up responsibilities for a $170 million greenfield oil plant. Bill has run numerous, successful boiler projects of all sizes at Deltak, including complex projects with major in-house and international pressure part fabrication. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
MICHAEL VANN
Project Services Manager
Michael has more than 20 years of Project and Operations management experience, with a background in both manufacturing and construction. Having worked directly in the field, Michael is well versed in the operation and installation of equipment and the simultaneous management of multiple projects. He excels in managing project schedules, quality control, and cost optimization, ensuring all deliverables meet client specifications. With certifications in OSHA, safety management, and quality control, Michael is dedicated to client satisfaction and the successful delivery of project solutions. Michael graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.