Jason has been with Darcoid for 10 years and has over 13 years of engineering experience. Jason started at Darcoid as a summer intern while completing his Mechanical Engineering degree. He returned upon graduation, as the company’s first Applications Engineer. In his initial role as an Applications Engineer, Jason supported the outside sales group with on-site customer visits, seal/gland recommendations, seal failure analysis, print creation, and running in-house testing.
Jason especially enjoyed supporting Bill Sharratt, who was then the account manager for a Fluid Power – Mobility Hydraulics customer. While working with Bill, Jason found his passion for supporting the Fluid Power and Light Mobile Market. After working as an apps engineer for 5 years, Jason accepted the opportunity to become an Account Manager. As an engineer, it doesn’t get much better than being able to go out and ride the products that you played a part in bringing to the market.
In the role of account manager, Jason is responsible for supporting new and existing business for Darcoid’s Fluid Power – Mobility Hydraulics long-term partners. Jason and his team strive to offer cutting-edge sealing products to keep pace with our customer’s ever-evolving needs. Tools such as FEA, physical in-house testing, and 3rd party lab testing help provide a more vetted seal before it gets into our customer’s hands.
In addition to supporting existing accounts, he is always looking to bring new and innovative accounts on board.
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Jason was interested in pursuing a career inengineering from an early age. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a B.S. in Product Design from Michigan State University’s College of Engineering. In his free time, Jason enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, scuba diving, camping, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his toddler.
Contact Jason if you’re looking to create a long-term relationship with a seal expert who will be there for the long haul. Jason and his team strive to be your company’s go-to resource for seal design, selection, and hardware recommendations.
