Team Members

Russ Cook

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Mr. Cook possesses 25+ years’ experience in process controls management. Having earned AAS degrees in Industrial Process Instrumentation and Computer Electronics from the University of Anchorage Alaska, Russ provides expertise in several industry fields such as complete systems retro fitting, instrumentation calibrations, control systems design/build/integration, start-up and project management. Mr. Cook has employed his skill set in various control environments which include Industrial Automation Control, Water/Wastewater Management, Food/Beverage and the Oil & Gas industry.

Brian Mitchem

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Mr. Mitchem earned his degree in AAS Instrumentation Technology from Colorado Northwestern CC and now heads MPC's Western Slope operations. Brian has the experience of 25+ years in the automation controls industry providing solutions for all phases of controls design, build and integration in various environments such as water/wastewater treatment, manufacturing and sugar production. Mr. Mitchem continues to be an integral part of the daily operations and continued success at Mountain Peak Controls.

Rick Cook

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Mr. Cook has a combined 25 years’ experience in operations engineering, supervision and process controls implementation. Rick earned an associate’s degree in Applied Science Welding Technology from Mesa College in Grand Junction, CO and earned certification from Infraspecton Institute in Thermographic Applications. Mr. Cook's diverse applications background continues to be an asset to Mountain Peak Controls and its customers.

Tracy Hansen

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Mrs. Hansen possesses 15+ years with exceptional organizational skills and maintains solid front and back office managerial disciplines. Tracy is instrumental in the accurate and harmonious flow of data and information at MPC. Mrs. Hansen has utilized her skill set in various industries, such as roofing manufacturing, electrical contracting and graphic arts and design. Tracy also heads all our purchasing and Purchase Order processing, AR/AP, payroll and general customer service whenever needed. Additionally, Tracy assists with all MPC’s shipping and receiving needs.

Robb Berghammer

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Mr. Berghammer has 10+ years’ experience in the automation controls industry. After earning his degree in Electromechanical Technology from Northcentral Technical College in Wisconsin, Robb moved to Colorado to start a career in industrial automation. Robb specializes in PLC programming, SCADA system design, and develops software for our satellite remote monitoring systems.

Matthew Mannshardt

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Mr. Mannshardt has 5+ years' experience in the controls industry. After earning a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of the Pacific in Stockton CA he began his automation career with Danone in a food manufacturing setting. Matt has since moved to Colorado to further pursue a career in the industrial automation. He specializes in PLC programming and SCADA development.

Nick Bath

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Mr. Bath has 8+ years of experience in process controls.  After graduating with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from CU Boulder, he has worked on control systems for water, wastewater, and oil and gas facilities across the country.  Nick specializes in control system design, programming, and commissioning, and can effectively support all phases of a project from conceptualization to completion.