Ron Kittle

Motch & Eichele is part of the HEH Group. Since 1985, The Motch & Eichele has provided manufacturing solutions to companies in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. The team consists of dedicated field sales professionals and application engineers ready to assist you in finding the best solution for your process. Whether it’s a standard CNC lathe, mill, grinder, or high-volume transfer machine, the Motch & Eichele team can deliver the products and services to make your next project successful.

Directed sales and technical support for the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Improved sales execution through opportunity qualification, pipeline reviews, and KPI tracking aligned to revenue goals. Built and optimized HubSpot CRM workflows, automation, and dashboards to increase adoption and forecast accuracy. Served as global key‑account liaison, supporting multinational industrial customers through complex, technical sales cycles.

Lead full North American business, reporting to ownership in Sweden, accountable for revenue, margin, and operating performance. Set and execute sales strategy across direct sales, manufacturer reps, and distributor channels in the U.S. and Canada. Own monthly sales forecasting for all of North America and pipeline governance; drive execution through HubSpot CRM reporting, deal reviews, and KPI visibility. Standardize customer lifecycle practices to improve retention, expansion, and long‑term account value. Partner with global leadership on product strategy, market positioning, and growth initiatives.

Provide sales and technical support for condition monitoring solutions, specifically suited in low RPM applications, wind energy, and mining.

Provided pre‑sales technical support, customer presentations, and enablement for condition monitoring hardware, software, and services. Owned lifecycle and roadmap support for the StatusCheck wireless vibration and temperature monitoring system. Led global product launches and training across Europe, Russia, and Mexico, aligning messaging with field sales needs. Partnered with engineering and suppliers on product enhancements driven by customer feedback and market requirements. Supported business development via distributor engagement, trade shows, and competitive positioning.

Performed thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing in steel and bearing manufacturing plants. Generated reports identifying equipment reliability risks, cost avoidance, and asset health trends. Trained new thermographers on equipment, software, and inspection methodology.

Managed multi‑state infrared inspection programs for industrial and commercial customers. Delivered property loss prevention and fire risk assessments through detailed technical reports. Conducted ultrasonic inspections where infrared was not effective.

Provided predictive maintenance services to 12 power generation plants and external customers. Designed and implemented thermography programs and inspection procedures. Expanded service offerings (refractory, refrigeration inspections), growing customer adoption. Integrated PdM services into a multi‑year on‑site contract, improving efficiency and customer value.

Selected for Green to Gold Program