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Talk about a well-rounded group. The AED staff knows how to have serious fun while getting the job done. As the top engineering students out of MSU, Bozeman, each of these engineers would probably do their jobs with complete enthusiasm, for just food and a dry corner of the lab to sleep in. They share a real commitment to their jobs, the Bozeman lifestyle, and the desire to build Lego robots that will take over the world…or at least the conference room.
· Bryan Robertus, P.E., President of AED
· Jason Kay, P. E.
· Jon Koon, P.E.
· Brett Swimley, P.E.
· Jason Daughenbaugh, P.E.
· Chip Lukes
Bryan Robertus, P.E., President of AED
Bryan looks beyond the engineering of a product to make sure AED serves the best interests of the client and end user. His ability to see the big picture allows him to make solid engineering decisions and elegant designs. He's streamlined AED into a flexible, tight company without corporate baggage and red tape. Working side by side with his creative staff eliminates the layers of management, giving his clients desirable timelines and excellent results.
Bryan had to choose between music and engineering early in his career. Funny enough, he eventually got his name up in the lights of Broadway as an engineer! You may hear Bryan playing the sax in big bands around Bozeman, find him enjoying his family, or in his home workshop. His house is probably the only house in the valley with a dedicated Lego room.
Jason Kay, P. E.
Jason finally found a place to work where his co-workers have the same relentless work ethic that he grew up with. He feels privileged to work on unique projects that allow him to step back and see actual results, instead of just seeing a tiny piece of the big picture.
When he's not creating solid engineering, Jason cooks foods from around the world, dances everything from the Two Step to the Viennese Waltz, and pedals, snowboards, and runs around the Bozeman area. And of course…he builds robots with Legos!
Jon Koon, P.E.
Jon sums it up with the maxim, "work hard, get the job done right, and have some fun along the way". His "take no prisoners" approach gives him the confidence to tackle any new type of processor to solve a problem. He loves that the AED staff has a strong sense of humor when discovering both hardware and software bugs.
His spare time finds him running (not necessarily away from the police), volunteering at the university, fishing, ballroom dancing, and a host of other outdoor sports. Did we mention that he builds robots with Legos?
Brett Swimley, P.E.
To help customers find the best value for their dollars, Brett concentrates on providing info regarding tradeoffs between design and cost. He strives to determine what customers really need versus what they think they want. He enjoys working on project teams where engineers work individually utilizing their specialties, yet depend on each other when putting the pieces together. He loves working with the latest and greatest technology.
After work, you'll find Brett with his family skiing, hiking, boating, and programming Game Boys with kids. If you don't find him at the ski hill, just look for the nearest Lego stash and he may be nearby.
Jason Daughenbaugh, P.E.
A puzzle solver, Jason realizes that every project has more than one solution, and he relishes considering cost, performance, and development effort to find the best one for the customer. He enjoys working at AED because of the company's inherent strength in talent, experience, and determination.
If he's not traveling on his spare time, you'll find Jason somewhere outdoors recreating in the glory of southwest Montana, or, you guessed it, building Lego robots.
Chip Lukes
You gotta problem? Just ask Chip. He loves to determine the most appropriate answer to any problem thrown his way. Chip enjoys the staff interaction that comes with helping each other see different perspectives in order to come up with a solution. He feels lucky to work with a special group of engineers that have similar interests in and out of work.
If you see some nut dodging icebergs in a blizzard on the river, that would be Chip. He ties flies, hikes, camps, and in a pinch, builds Lego robots.
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