Welcome New Team Members to Seifert Technologies!

April Shore: Engineering Division

April started with us in October of 2022.  She is a Design Engineer specializing in Machine Design for our Nashville Division.  April graduated in 2015 from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 

April enjoys many aspects of her job.  “I enjoy learning the intended function of the equipment; and how the welders, machinists, and installers will fabricate and assemble the machines,” she said. “Also, I appreciate the standards for organizing the models, assemblies, and drawings”.

Prior to joining Seifert, she was a manufacturing engineer in the automotive and hot water heater industries, focusing on mass production in the machining departments.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family celebrating every holiday and decorating with twinkly lights She likes to create little trinkets and 3D-print them, and bake homemade goodies.

She claims to have a wanderlust spirit and loves to see new places. One day, she would even like to go to the moon.

Coree Howard: Engineering Division

Coree started in September of 2022.  Coree graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.  He is a Senior Designer in our Massillon Office.  With over (9) years of machine design experience, Coree is a great asset to our team.  He specializes in Solid Works and Inventor 3D modeling software.  

One of his recent projects was converting Japanese drawings to American standards.  He is also working on the design of a new manufacturing line that will go live later this year.

Outside of work, Coree enjoys video games weightlifting, and walking his dog.  He also likes to cruise to the Bahamas.

Doug Murphy: Engineering Division

Doug’s first day with us was in Feb of 2023.  Doug holds an Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Design from ITT Technical Institute.  He has extensive experience in 3D CAD software within the metal forming and the tool and die industry.  

He is currently working on a new gearbox design that will be utilized in a rubber extrusion process. He is utilizing SolidWorks CAD software for this project.

Doug’s hobbies include woodworking, carpentry, and cooking.  He enjoys traveling to Mexico and Spain and indulges in the food, culture, and architecture while he is there.

Josh Wozny: IT Division

Josh started with us on 3/14/23.  He is a Network Engineer within our IT Division in Massillon, OH.  Josh brings (20) years of IT/network experience to our team.  

When asked about the favorite part of his job, he stated “The availability of resources and knowledge that can be used to benefit growth and opportunity. Generally, just being a part of something bigger, and helping many different people and places with their technology needs.  Everyone gets along like a family and works toward everyone else’s success.”

Outside of work, Josh enjoys photography, camping, and amusement parks and plays drums in a band. 

Rich Reed: Engineering Division 

Rich helped start our Nashville division in 1997 and is now back in our Massillon office starting in November of 2023.  He is a Designer in our Electrical Engineering department.

He recently designed a portable test panel for a melt shop application. Along with utilizing AutoCAD Electrical, he interacts with our customers in the plant to determine their requirements.

When he’s not designing electrical control panels, Rich enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids.  His favorite travel destination is Cancun, Mexico.