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Here are a few of our courteous and professional team members. You may contact them directly by clicking on one of the email links listed below each name. If you do not see who you are looking for, please click on the "Quick Contact" button and we will make sure he/she gets your message. Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Joseph Brimmer Baker (1896-1981)
Founder of Baker Equipment
Mr. Baker was Born in Richmond, VA on April 3, 1896 and lived a fruitful life up to his passing away in 1981. He was drafted into the military just before World War I. Later he graduated from Cornell University with a course in Aeronautics, and went to Houston, TX where he received his Lieutenant's Commission as a flying officer. Having saved about $1,400 while in the Air Force, he decided to go into business for himself. Thus he hung the sign in the year 1919, "Equipment for Motor Trucks". Focusing on the Model-T Ford, he offered hoists and bodies in stock for immediate installation. Ready to start selling, Joe Baker called on Eastern State Highway Departments and quickly gained market share. Although the company has changed over the past 90 years, what Joe started in 1919 has remained the best of its kind in the business. A big reason for his success, aside from his keen ingenuity and incredible personality, was his sincere desire to provide customer satisfaction.
Skip Baker
Title: President
Since 1981, Joseph G. “Skip” Baker, Jr. has worked for Baker Equipment, a leader in providing specialty truck equipment for the electric, telephone, sign, lighting, and railroad industries and for government applications. Skip Baker is the third generation of the Baker family to lead this company, which is known for its commitment to advanced technology and quality service. Baker Equipment represents a quality line of truck equipment and alternative fuel engine products including BAF Technologies, Baytech, and Emissions Systems Inc. Skip Baker was part of a high level team which won the country’s largest order for 6,000 electric postal vehicles. Skip Baker has a degree in Economics and Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and is a graduate of the Executive Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
SBaker@bakerequipment.com
Ronn Jones
Title: Vice President of Business Development
Ronn’s seminal responsibilities include formulating business strategies and creating operational plans that focus on achievement of organizational objectives. He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales, production and service business units. Ronn brings an extensive resume of industry and professional experience which includes fleet management and consulting, strategic sourcing, logistics, and engineering. He was nominated for Automotive Fleet Magazine’s Professional Fleet Manger of Year. He has been active in a number of industry organizations including; the Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, National Association of Fleet Administrators, and the Certification Advisory Board of Fluid Power Society.
RJones@BakerEquipment.com
MaryLee Baker
Title: Marketing and Travel Coordinator
Marylee is the Wife of Skip Baker and Mother of Glen, Anne, and Adam. She is responsible for coordinating trade show events, travel arrangements, and is always lending a helpful hand. When she is not here at Baker, she can usually be found on the tennis court, where she is sharpening her tennis skills.
MBaker@BakerEquipment.com
Glen Baker III
Title: Manager of Operations, - Virginia & North Carolina
Glen graduated with a BA in Economics and Business Management and with a Minor in Religious Studies from Randolph-Macon College. He is an Eagle Scout, enjoys TAE KWON DO, and drives a Children's Ministry Bus for his Church, The Richmond Outreach Center. Glen Baker is responsible for Sales of Special Accounts which includes Alternative Fuel Systems or Non-Standard Aerial Lift Truck Configurations. He also assists with Sales Engineering of the Alternative Fuel System Conversions and other Truck Body Upfits. Glen brings over 8 years of experience with Baker Equipment, where he started his career at Baker in the Maintenance Shop. Glen was recently married to his wife, Rebekah.
G3baker@bakerequipment.com
Anne Baker Bibee
Title: Field Service and Marketing Coordinator
Anne graduated from James Madison University with a BA in marketing. She is a passionate marketer with extensive database and new product marketing skills. She enjoys learning about and implementing innovative marketing techniques. Currently she is actively marketing alternative fuel vehicle knowledge throughout the eastern United States in hopes of changing U.S. dependence on foreign fuels and decreasing U.S. emission output.
Abaker@BakerEquipment.com
Anne Dodd
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Anne Garland is responsible for the Accounting and Finance areas of our company. Anne Garland, a Certified Public Accountant, is a graduate of the University of Richmond with a Post-Baccalaureate in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University. She brings to her job 35 years of experience in the accounting field.
Adodd@bakerEquipment.com
Keith Thompson
Title: Manager, Technology Development & Training.
We Welcome Keith to the Baker Team. Keith brings an impressive resume of experience in the automotive industry and proven skill sets from the Alternative Fuel Industry. Keith has a strong passion for excellence and customer service.
kthompson@bakerequipment.com
Lee Miller
Title: Manager of Sales and Customer Service
Lee's responsibilities include managing inside sales and customer service, providing product information and quotations to customers. He has Twenty plus years in the aerial truck hydraulic equipment business including supervising , managing and directing production, sales, service and plant operations.
Primary goals are to provide the best quality product and service to customers before, during and after the sale.
LMiller@bakerequipment.com
Jim Hanley
Title: Richmond Service Administrator
A Military Veteran of over 20 years, In the US Navy Nuclear Submarines Division, duties as a Military Police Officer, Special Boat Unit, Little Creek VA Warfare, and 9 years in the VA National Guard with 16 months serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jim’s interests are: silent weaponry and stealth evasion practices and long distance running.
Jim and his wife Tip of 25 years, are active members of Winn’s Baptist church,
He and Tip have a Daughter who have blessed them with a Granddaughter.
Jim has been in the Utility truck industry for over 20 years starting out with Baker as a hydraulic mechanic, he later moved to Terex as a Pricing /Sales Coordinator, Jim has returned to Baker where his dedication to his fellow employees and his customers, along with his uplifting “We are Good to Go!” personality helps keeps the whole team moving forward.
JHanley@BakerEquipment.com
Dan Andrews
Title: Parts Manager, Richmond Location
Dan has been with the Baker Team for over 39 Years. He began his career with Baker on the Body Assembly line in 1970 and has held various responsibilities over the years ranging from Fabrication to Service Manager. Currently Dan employs his years of experience as the Parts Sales Manager for our Richmond, Va location.
Dan served in the Army Reserve for 6 years during the early 1970's. During this time, he was in Supply and Motor Vehicle Maintenance.
When he is not here at Baker, Dan can usually be found out camping with his family and friends. He also enjoys golfing, and spending time with his Grand Children.
DAndrews@BakerEquipment.com
Donna Douglas
Title: Customer Support
Donna is the voice of Baker Equipment. She is in charge of customer communications. Donna regularly checks in on our customers to ensure their satisfaction and to address their product needs. You can be sure that Donna will brighten your day with her cheery disposition.
DDouglas@bakerequipment.com
Gene Heard
Title: Parts Manager, Atlanta
Gene has been with the Baker Team for over 3 Years. He is Married, with Three Children. He enjoys riding motorcyles, and working to customise his 86 GMC 4x4. He is certified on FAA airframe and powerplant equipment. He has his radio and electronics certification, and has over 29 Years as an aircraft technician.
Gheard@BakerEquipment.com
Randy Harris
Title: Master Service Technician
Randy has over 8 Years of Service with the Baker Team. He has been married for 27 years, has two Sons, and 2 Gandchildren. Randy has experience with General Cable towers, Telsta, holan, MTI, Versalift, and others.
Mike Riley
Title: Master Service Technician
Mike is married with Five Children and Eight Grandchildren. His hobbies include restoring classis cars and trucks. He has over Twenty Years expierence in Aerial Equipment Manufacturing and Service. He has been with the Baker Team for over 20 Years, working both in New unit Production and Service. He is Fluid Power Certified, and has his Welding Certification. He has also served Three Years in Q.C. inspection concerning various branches of the military.
Jesse Gordy
Title: Master Service Technician
Jesse has been married for over 36 Years. He has Three Children, and Eight Grandchildren. He has over 37 Years of Expierence in the Truck and Hydraulic Equipment Industry. Jesse has been with the Baker Team for over 15 years. He is a certified welder and a mild and structual steel fabricator, and is also fluid power mechanic certified.
Robert Nunnamaker
Title: Lead Service Technician, Youngsville, NC Facility
Nunny has been in the Aerial Truck industry for over 23 years. He is Fluid Power Technician Certified.
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George Brown