Barry was raised on a potato and wheat farm in North Dakota. While attending the Univ. of North Dakota in the late 90’s, he was able to earn every farm boy’s dream of an internship at John Deere, then graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSME. He moved to Denver immediately after graduation and quickly broke into the Rep Business in 2003 as inside salesperson at TMS. He spent nearly 14 years there and oversaw company growth and territory expansion into the TX Region, eventually being named Vice President. He spent the next 5.5 years with Elotek as a systems and T&M sales engineer before joining the VMA team in 2022. When not at work, Barry loves to hunt, fish, garden and cook, and can be most easily found on the field coaching his sons’ baseball, football, and basketball teams.

Bill James has devoted his professional career to new business development and technical sales. Prior to joining Kemp Instruments in November of 1999 he was Regional Sales Manager for BEI Systron Donner Inertial Division. Bill’s professional education includes a Bachelor of Administration degree from California State University, San Bernardino and an MBA degree from Saint Mary’s College in Morago, CA. Bill’s extensive technical skills have made him a sought after consulting partner for major power systems projects and defense contracts.

Bob was raised in Minnesota. Graduated from Minneapolis Technical College with an A&P license. He worked at Rosemount Inc. for a few years and moved to California where he met his wife and gained valuable experience having sold to the test ranges, military bases, and contractors. Bob has been in Colorado serving the same customers for over 30 years. He enjoys muscle cars, travelling, golf and singing in a community choir. Bob is located in our Colorado office.

Bryan was raised on a potato farm in North Dakota. He attended the University of North Dakota, earning degrees in mathematics and business management, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2002. After beginning his sales career in financial services, he started in technical sales in Milpitas, CA in 2010 and has been a manufacturer’s rep ever since. In 2014 he moved his family back to Colorado and continued as a technical sales rep with a focus on Key Account business development. Bryan enjoys spending time with his wife of nearly 20 years, their teenage daughter and son, and laughing with friends and family. He is a talented home chef and started his own salsa company in 2020. The MN Vikings and MN Twins likely hold more importance in his life than they should. He also loves golf and fishing, even if the results are usually in doubt. Bryan manages sales for VMA’s Colorado customers.

Bryon Hale has over 34 years experience as a Manufacturer’s Representative. He joined Kemp Instruments as a Sales Engineer in April 1991. Bryon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Jacksonville State University with emphasis in Sales Management. In addition, he has had extensive training with ISA Technical Courses. As a result of his strong sales track record and leadership abilities, Bryon was elected as President of Kemp Instruments in 2003.

Carlton has traveled and lived all over the U.S. but chose Albuquerque as his home. Carlton and Nancy have raised 3 daughters, grown up and making their own lives now. He joined VMA in 1991 and is responsible for the day-to-day business side, supporting our sales efforts, doing whatever it takes.

Damon was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Graduated from Arizona State University with his Mechanical Engineering Degree specializing in Mechanical Systems. Damon worked as a systems engineer in the automotive industry specializing in electric vehicle platforms. He is driven by helping customers find dependable solutions for cutting edge technology in their fast-changing environments. When he is not helping customers solve their problems, he is home with his wife, 4 kids and close friends or in his garage applying his automotive background.

Born and raised in Utah, Elzi is based in Salt Lake City and holds a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utah Valley University. With a strong foundation in technical sales within the robotics and automation industry, she has worked with international clients to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. Known for her curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to customer success, Elzi enjoys building lasting relationships and helping teams navigate complex technical challenges with confidence. Outside of work, she capitalizes on Utah’s unique landscape to enjoy rock climbing, snowboarding, and trail running—alongside traveling and backpacking whenever possible.

Isaac was born and raised in Plano, TX. After graduating cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors in Industrial Distribution, Isaac is now conveniently located in the VMA Plano office. Isaac is known for having an extensive work history, a positive attitude, and proactive work ethic. He is driven by curiosity, competition, and the thrill of seeing everyone succeed. Outside of the office, Isaac enjoys quality time with his family, going to the gym, playing with his 2 dogs, nerding out over tv shows, and playing/watching competitive sports – mostly Basketball.

Jim was born in Michigan but has lived in Arizona longer than most natives. He graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and holds certifications in Network Administration and Network Security. Jim originally joined Vic Myers Associates in 1991 and has held a variety of positions. Among his interests are hiking, travel, and most things vintage including cars, music, architecture, and artifacts. Jim is located in our Arizona office.

Johl Johnson has been with Kemp Instruments since August 1993. Prior to joining Kemp, Mr. Johnson worked at Honeywell and Wilsher Company serving the oil and gas, refining and petrochemical industries in technical sales. In the past few years with Kemp Instruments, Johl has established himself as a nationally recognized top sales producer for several principals. Johl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A & M University.

Kristin has been a part of the Vic Myers Associates team for close to a decade. Prior to her position as Manager of Finance, she worked in the Construction Industry as a Project Manager. Needless to say, she has learned a lot here at VMA, and enjoys being a part of this company. In her free time, she values singing at church, card-making, and spending time with her husband and family. Kristin is located in our Colorado office.

There a few experiences in my life which I consider invaluable. They include earning my Boy Scout Eagle rank with considerable help and inspiration from my father, serving in the United States Submarine Service during the Viet Nam war, earning a black belt in a mixed style martial arts (it took me 25 years), completing a masters degree (16 years), becoming a lifelong learner, being engaged in my faith, and ending up with some really good friends. Professionally, I love being a helper, an ally, a facilitator, a problem solver and someone who is passionate about wanting my friends, my customers and my colleagues to be successful. Life can be hard, life can be unfair and life can be extraordinary, all at the same time. Mark is located in our Arizona office.

Melody Semler joined Kemp Instruments in September 1993. In her position as a company officer, Melody maintains responsibility for Kemp Instrument’s financial and administrative activities. Her organizational skills and dedication is a key asset toward the efficiency of our company. Melody holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Texas Tech University.

Natalie Myers joined Vic Myers Associates in September 2021 and is excited to be part of the team. She received her bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix and prior to her position as Inside Sales Administration she worked in the Hospitality Industry for over 15 years as a Senior Sales Administrator. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family and friends along with watching sporting events, traveling, hiking and cheering on her daughter in dance and basketball! Natalie is located in our Arizona office.

Richard was born and raised in Arizona. Attended Arizona State University with a focus in Mechanical Engineering and then fell into Technical Project Management. After 12 years of managing large budget projects spanning system integrations and upgrades, he transitioned into the role of Field Sales Engineer with VMA.

Richard has a deep passion for building relationships with his clients and principals, and supporting them to problem solve and develop innovative solutions. Outside of the office, Richard can be found volunteering as a mentor and coach of high school students at his church, running and hiking the extensive trails of Arizona, and spending time with his wife, 2 boys, 2 girls, and 2 grandkids. Richard is located in our Arizona office.

Ron has worn several hats at VMA over the past twenty years, including inside sales, IT guru, webmaster and application engineer. As a recent empty-nester, Ron and his wife are spending more time on the road, exploring the Southwest. He is an avid sci-fi enthusiast, enjoys playing guitar and listening to jazz. Ron is located in our New Mexico office.

Ryan was raised in Mesa, Arizona, attended Gilbert schools and graduated from ASU in 2006 with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies. He went on to complete his MBA at the University of Phoenix Campus in Mesa. Prior to VMA, Ryan worked 5 years as a consumer sales consultant and then 5 years as Program Analyst at Orbital Sciences, now Northrop Grumman. Outside of the office, Ryan loves to spend time with his wife, 17yr old daughter and twin 12 year old boys. Ryan loves to get outdoors to hunt & fish as often as possible, serves frequently with kids and adults at church and enjoys quality BBQ time with his friends and family. Ryan is located in our Arizona office.

Sierra is located in our Colorado office and has been with VMA for 10 years, providing inside support to our sales team and specializing in Microchip products. She prides herself in the provision of excellent service, support and engagement to our customers and principals alike. In her down time she loves traveling, music, and anything ‘artsy’.

Steven is a North Texas native and earned his engineering degree from Texas A&M University. He began his professional career with Bell Helicopter, where he spent more than eight years developing a diverse technical background across aircraft design, flight test, and systems integration.

Steven started his career in design engineering before transitioning into Flight Test Engineering, where he spent the final four years supporting aircraft development, validation, and certification efforts. During his time at Bell, he managed aircraft build processes, developed expertise in telemetry systems, and helped plan and execute the Bell 525 ice flight test campaign. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in technical problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and complex aircraft systems.

Drawing from his engineering experience, Steven has joined Vic Myers Associates as a Field Sales Engineer, where he is focused on helping customers identify the right technical solutions while building lasting relationships throughout his territory.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys staying active through fitness, taking on DIY home improvement projects, and spending quality time with friends.

Tarin was born and raised in Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Prior to Vic Myers she worked in the hospitality industry 20+ years as a Sales Analyst/Administrator.

In her spare time, Tarin enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to historical sites throughout the United States, reading, going to movies and concerts. On the weekends you will find Tarin at her nephews’ band concerts and baseball games. In addition, music and dance have been a part of her life with musical contrasting influences ranging from Prince to Olivia Newton-John. Tarin is located in our Arizona office.

Taylor is a Texas native, and grew up in the small town of Boerne, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, where earned his bachelor’s degree in Engineering. After college he was recruited by a Manufacturer’s Rep Firm, where he spent the first 7 years of his career. Initially hired on as an inside salesperson, Taylor quickly accelerated within the organization and expanded into various other roles such as Distribution Manager, and Field Sales Engineer. Taylor then spent the following 7 years working for an electronic component distributor named Electro Enterprises that almost exclusively supported the mil/aero market.

Taylor worked as a Field Sales Engineer supporting the Texas, Utah and New Mexico territory, Product Manager, as well as Director or Business Development where he managed a team of 10 Field Sales Professionals across the entire United States. Gathering from his previous experiences, Taylor has now taken on the role of Field Sales Engineer with Vic Myers supporting the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas territory. Outside of the office you will usually find Taylor either spending time with his wife and two young children, or out on the lake bass fishing.

Tracy was raised in Arizona and served in the USAF as an Electronic Warfare Technician, completing an Electrical Engineering Technology Journeyman degree from Community College of the Air Force. After the Air Force he worked as a technician before getting his Bachelors in Computer Information Systems at the University of Phoenix. Tracy worked as a Computer Systems Engineering consultant before joining Orbital Sciences (now Northrop Grumman) in 2002, where he worked as an Electrical Engineer for 15 years designing and deploying systems to test and launch rockets. Tracy specialized in Telemetry Ground Systems for several years before becoming the Lead Electrical Engineer on the Antares Ground system design team. After Orbital, he worked as an Embedded Systems Sales Engineer, helping customers find the best solutions to solve complicated design requirements. Starting July 2019, Tracy is on Team VMA as a Field Engineer to continue building relationships and helping engineers find innovative solutions for high-reliability applications. Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with his friends and adult children and his hobbies include Trucks, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Scuba diving, Motorcycling and church. Tracy is located in our Arizona office.