Part of the Austin Family since 1986. Over 35 years of explosive industry experience in progressive roles at Austin Powder, from technical service to executive leadership. Chairman of SAFEX International, Advisory Board Member SD School of Mines.
A part of the Austin family since 2025. Randy brings deep global finance and strategic leadership experience, most recently as CFO of Watlow Electric and previously Novus International. His comprehensive background spans finance, tax, IT, HR, operations, legal, trade compliance, and international business
Part of the Austin Family since 2023. Over 13 years of explosive industry experience, including manufacturing, storage, transportation, and field operations.
Part of the Austin Family since 2014. Over 20 years of building material and finance industry experience. Previous roles include Managing Director, Dexia Carbon Fund (Luxembourg based Private Equity Fund); Head of Commodity Trading, HCFuels Ltd (London-based commodity trading firm); and Senior Process Engineer Heidelberg Cement Group.
Part of the Austin Family since January 2021. 24-year experience in the explosives industry in technical, operational, marketing, sales, and strategy leadership roles across more than 20 countries (Africa, Europe, Australia, Asia Pacific, LATAM and US & Canada).
Part of the Austin Family since 2006. Over 20 years of explosives industry experience.
Part of the Austin Family since 1997. Over 25 years in the blasting industry. Previous roles include Operations Manager in the quarry and transportation industry.
Part of the Austin Family since 2007. Nearly 30 years of explosives industry experience, including plant management, SHES and technical oversight. Board Member, SAFEX International.
Part of the Austin Family since 1999. Over 25 years of explosives industry experience, including sales, marketing, technical support, and executive leadership. Current Federation of Explosives Manufacturers board member.
Part of the Austin Family since 2018. Over 40 years of petrochemical and explosives industry experience with Shell (24 years) and Orica (12 years). Specialization in chemistry, plant process engineering, manufacturing, operations, engineering management, and maintenance.
Working with the Austin Family since 2014 as a contractor and joined the Family in August 2020. More than 20 years of explosives industry experience with Orica, Hanwha, including AN sourcing and production. Specialization in global ammonium nitrate contracting and supply.
Part of the Austin Family since 2020. Over 24 years of explosive industry experience, including technical services, sales, business development, and general management. Incorporation and development of new ventures in Europe, Latam, Asia and Africa. Experienced board member.
Part of the Austin family since 2025. Prior to joining Austin, Joe was the General Counsel, Americas at Synthomer (a publicly traded global chemical manufacturing company). Prior to that, Joe was a partner at a Cleveland-based law firm, supporting clients across diverse industries.
Part of the Austin Family since 2025. Brian brings over 30 years of global strategic human resource leadership, most recently as CHRO at the Federal Reserve Bank and previously as Chief People & Administrative Officer of Covia Corporation. His background includes leadership of transformation initiatives, information technology, and corporate communications. Brian serves as Director and Treasurer for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement and as Director for United Way of Greater Cleveland.
Part of the Austin Family since 2025. Thirty years of progressive experience with industry leaders in global explosives, encompassing technical expertise, manufacturing oversight, commercial strategy, and executive leadership.
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