Leadership Team

KPS Global is led by an Executive Team with extensive experience in driving innovation, delivering best-in-class customer service and running winning teams.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Mike Eakins, CEO

Mike Eakins

CEO

Robert Sorba

President

Joe Harvey

CFO

Thomas Milas

COO

Jason Edevold

CCO

Scott Mottern

EVP Human Resources

Mike Robison

EVP Technology & Construction Services

Tom Backman

SVP Innovation, Refrigeration & Sustainability

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

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AJ Berzinis

Vice President of Sales

Laura Helm

Vice President of Finance

Laura Pelland

Vice President / GM Aftermarket Sales & Service

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Kate Reindl

Vice President / GM
Industrial & Scientific

Jason Bratcher

Senior Manager Project Management

Brad Foreman

Director of Global IT/ Business Systems

Ashleigh Martin

Director of Marketing

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Lun Tsuei

Director of Research & Development

Mike Eakins, CEO

Mike Eakins

CEO

Recently overseeing the successful sale and transition from D Cubed Group to the Viessmann Generations Group, Mike serves as the Chief Executive Officer at KPS Global since joining in 2017.

Mike joined KPS in October 2017 from Hillphoenix, where he served as the Vice President and General Manager of the AMS and INTL divisions. Prior to his role at Hillphoenix, Mike was the Vice President of the INTL division for Kysor. Earlier in his tenure at Kysor, Mike also served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Kysor Panel Systems Goodyear plant in Arizona.

Mike has a Master’s in International Marketing from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University. Mike resides in Utah with his wife and enjoys spending time with his four children and three grandchildren.

Robert Sorba

President

Before being named President of KPS Global in October 2024, Rob served as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for sales, marketing and business development activities.

Prior to joining KPS Global, Rob was the Vice President of Global Sales at the Conviron Group of Companies in Winnipeg, Canada.  He also spent five years with James Hardie Building Products in Chicago, Illinois, across key leadership roles for strategy, product management, key-account management and sales execution.  He began his career with The Procter & Gamble Company, progressing through various international brand management and sales roles based out of the US, Canada, Switzerland, Denmark and Russia.

Rob graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1998 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting.

Joe Harvey

CFO

Joe Harvey joined KPS Global as Chief Financial Officer in November 2021.

Before joining KPSG, Joe served as the CFO at Balfour & Co., a national manufacturer of school graduation-related products. In this role, he was responsible for finance, accounting and professional services operations.

Joe has worked with numerous management consultancies and has led several companies in the CFO, CSO, and COO roles. His experiences partnering with senior executives and investor-owned, multi-site manufacturing companies gives him a broad perspective on leadership and a wide appreciation for employees’ contributions.

Joe graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business with a Masters in Business Administration. He holds both the Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst designations.

Joe began his career as a military officer in the Air Force.

Joe lives in Dallas and enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three daughters.

Thomas Milas

COO

Prior to joining KPS Global as Chief Operating Officer in April of 2025, Thomas Milas served as the Executive Vice President Operations & Integrated Supply Chain at Kärcher North America, a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial and consumer cleaning equipment and technologies.

With over 20 years of experience, Milas is an accomplished Operations & Supply Chain Executive with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions and operational excellence for global organizations.

Milas earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus in Transportation and Logistics from the University of Arkansas and completed executive business programs on Strategy & Leadership, Customer Understanding and Supply Chain Strategy at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and served in the United States Marine Corps.

Milas likes to travel and spend time with his wife and daughter in his spare time.

Jason Edevold

CCO

Prior to being named Chief Commercial Officer in October 2024, Jason served as the Vice President of Sales at KPS Global. 

Before joining KPS Global, he served as the Vice President of Sales at Post Consumer Brands (PCB).  Also while at PCB, Jason held the position of Vice President of Sales for Emerging Channels and Regional accounts. Prior to his time at Post, Jason held various leadership positions at Malt-O-Meal Brands and Snyder’s of Hanover. His career in grocery started as a bagger at HEB.

He and his wife have been married for 23 years and reside in Texas with their children. He spends most of his free time traveling with his kid’s competitive baseball and softball teams. When not traveling for sports, Jason enjoys spending time at the beach with his family.

Scott Mottern

EVP Human Resources

Scott joined KPS Global in October 2016 as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Previously, he served as Vice President of Operations and Human Resources for GEA Food Solutions also managing North, Central and South America.

Prior roles include leading Human Resources and Operations management activities at Convenience Food Systems, PDS Technical Services, DalFort Aerospace and Steak & Ale restaurants.

Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He lives in downtown Dallas and enjoys travel, sports and cooking.

Mike Robison

EVP Technology & Construction Services

Mike Robison joined KPS Global as the Executive Vice President Business Systems & Construction Services in June 2019.

Prior to joining KPS, Mike worked for companies in a variety of industries including oil & gas, commercial construction, mining, and manufacturing where he held key positions such as Senior Consultant Innovation Program Design at Pioneer Natural Resources, Principal Consultant Lean Six Sigma at Agrium (Canada), and Project Management leadership roles at Bosque Systems, Nucor Steel and Key Construction, Inc.
 
Mike also has experience in the U.S. Military. First, in the U.S. Navy as a member of the P3-Orion Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron, based in San Jose, California, where he was twice deployed to the Pacific and Indian Oceans from Misawa Japan to Mogadishu Africa. And second, in the U.S. Army where he entered the Army OCS in 1990, was then commissioned as an Armor Officer and later moved to the Combat Engineers team. Mike was deployed to Iraq in March 2003 and spent a year running engineer operations from Camp MEK (Fallujah). Mike retired from the Army in 2005 with various honors and awards including a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge.
Mike has BA from American Military University a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Certified Project Management Professional PMP, CSM Certified Agile Scrum Master, ITIL Certified, and has held Top Secret Clearances with the Department of Defense Inspector General. He and his wife, Pat, have two grown children and live in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tom Backman

SVP Innovation, Refrigeration & Sustainability

Tom Backman joins KPS Global as Senior Vice President of Innovation, Refrigeration and Sustainability, where he leads advanced refrigeration technology, product innovation and sustainability initiatives. 

Tom brings more than 40 years of experience in refrigeration engineering and executive leadership. Before joining KPS Global, he has served as a president of multiple cold storage integration and refrigeration companies. He is a technical thought leader as demonstrated by his development of proprietary refrigeration technologies, including several patents and has a long track record of developing innovative, low-GWP refrigeration solutions. 

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, along with a professional certification as a Test and Balance Engineer. He is also a lifetime member of ASHRAE, RSES and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.

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AJ Berzinis

Vice President of Sales

AJ Berzinis is the Vice President of Sales at KPS Global. He joined the company in March 2018 as a Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast and later advanced to roles as Business Development Manager and Director of Sales before assuming his current position.

Before joining KPS Global, AJ held sales leadership roles with Anthony International and other organizations serving the Food Retail, Convenience Store, and Foodservice industries.

A graduate of Florida State University and former member of the Men’s Lacrosse team, AJ now resides in Florida with his wife and two sons.

Laura Helm

Vice President of Finance

Laura Helm, Vice President of Finance of KPS Global, joined Kysor Panel Systems in May 2012, as Controller, and later elevated to Director of Finance. Laura had previously worked for Kysor Panel Systems from 2004 to 2006 as Manager of International Accounting.

Prior to joining KPS, Laura dedicated a total of ten years as Director of Finance with ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems (a global manufacturer of passenger boarding bridges for the airport industry).

Starting her career in Spain, Laura accumulated four years as a Controller for an Engineering firm, six years as Manager of Corporate Accounting for a Bank, and initially, three years as an auditor for Arthur Andersen.

Laura earned a BBA with a major in Accounting, and an MBA with a major in Auditing by the University of Madrid, Spain. She holds a CPA license in the State of Texas, and has completed a contract management certificate program at the University of California.

Laura was born in Spain but moved to Texas in 1999. She is married and lives in Fort Worth with her husband, Tim.

Laura Pelland

Vice President / GM Aftermarket Sales & Service

Laura joined KPS Global as Vice President and General Manager of Aftermarket Sales and Service, bringing over two decades of experience in competitive pricing strategy, market analysis, sales leadership and customer service. In her role, she leads initiatives that drive growth, operational excellence and long-term customer value across the aftermarket lifecycle.

Prior to joining KPS Global, Laura held leadership roles at Flowserve Corporation and SPM Oil & Gas, where she developed global pricing strategies, led customer service teams and trained cross-functional staff on ERP systems and sales performance. She is known for her strategic mindset, collaborative leadership and ability to deliver results in dynamic, global environments.

Laura holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, a BA in Sociology and Psychology from Texas Christian University and completed executive leadership training at Rice University.

She is an ISSA-certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist, with several years of competitive bodybuilding experience that reflects her passion for discipline, performance and wellness.  Outside of work, Laura is a proud mom of two children.

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Kate Reindl

Vice President / GM Industrial & Scientific

Kate Reindl joined KPS Global as Vice President / GM Industrial & Scientific in 2023.

Before joining KPSG, Kate served as Commercial Vice President – Americas at Banjo Corporation, where she spent more than six years in leadership roles across sales and customer management. She also held a variety of sales and account management positions at Sensata Technologies and Donaldson Company, gaining extensive experience in managing global accounts and driving business growth.

Kate brings more than 20 years of experience in international business, sales, and account management. She earned her Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. She also completed the International Business Program at the University of Copenhagen and the Washington Semester Program in International Business at American University.

Outside of work, Kate is active in her community through volunteer initiatives and enjoys spending time with family and friends, often at the hockey rink or traveling to watch her two boys play.

Jason Bratcher

Senior Manager Project Management

Jason Bratcher is the Senior Manager of Project Management at KPS Global.

Jason got his start in the refrigeration business refurbishing refrigerated cases and walk-ins prior to joining the United States Army where he served four years of active duty. He then served in the Army National Guard for 8 years and after his service, went back to the refrigeration business performing walk-in and case installations.

In 2002, Jason joined Kysor Panel Systems, where he served as a service technician for 4 years, Service Manager for 10 years and Manager of Construction Services for 2 years.  Most recently, he was promoted to Senior Manager of Project Management at KPS Global.

Jason has two kids, one serving in the military and one in college.

Brad Foreman

Director Of Global IT

Brad Foreman currently serves as our Director of Global IT and Global Business Systems.

Brad is a high-energy leader with over 25 years of experience managing large-scale software implementations, IT operations, and professional services teams. He brings deep expertise in ERP and CPQ systems, business process optimization, supply chain management, SaaS operations, and customer engagement.

Before joining KPS Global, Brad held senior leadership roles at several technology and consulting organizations. As Sr. Director of Professional Services at Kibo Software, he led global services and maintenance operations, driving customer satisfaction and profitability. He also served as Practice Director at JDA Software, overseeing retail and supply chain consulting services.

Throughout his career, Brad has delivered multi-million-dollar technology projects for major brands including Walmart, Lowe’s, Crate & Barrel, and 7-Eleven. He is known for transforming underperforming operations, building strong customer relationships, and optimizing service delivery through global team development and offshore integration.

Brad earned his Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his daughters, hiking with his wife and their two dogs, scuba diving, and watching college football and soccer.

Ashleigh Martin

Director Of Marketing

Ashleigh Martin, Director of Marketing, joined KPS Global in December 2016. Prior to joining the company, Ashleigh focused on customer analytics and lifecycle communications marketing helping customers from the agency side of things.

She is a graduate of Texas Christian University, where she received a Master of Business Administration and The University of North Texas, where she graduated with a Strategic Marketing Degree in Business Administration.

Ashleigh and her husband enjoy spending time with family, walking their dogs, gardening, and being outside! They are also avid college football fans and enjoy supporting local sports teams.

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Lun Tsuei

Director of Research & Development

Lun Tsuei joined KPS Global in April 2022 as the Director of Research & Development.

Prior to joining KPSG, Lun spent 12 years in the Oil & Gas industry. He held multiple leadership positions in engineering, new product development, operations P&L management, lean Manufacturing, and Quality. Lun started his career as a mechanical engineer with Applied Materials, where he established his engineering and product development disciplines designing cutting edge semiconductor and solar panel equipment.

Lun was born and raised in Taiwan. He graduated with a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Lun also received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

Lun and wife have been married for 20+ years with two children. Besides enjoying time with his family, in his spare time Lun volunteers in CIE/USA-DFW chapter, a non-profit professional organization promoting STEM and providing a networking platform for technical professionals in the DFW area.