About Us
About Us
Nick Townsend - Sales
Nick has been with Versatile Fabrication for the past ten years but he has been in the trade for close to twenty. At a young age he was interested in racing cars, spending his spare time working in the garage, always repairing, fabricating and creating. Nick recently moved into a sales position and comes to this point with a vast array of experiences from shop work to job site experience. In addition to his experience, Nick brings a lot of positive energy and ambition to his new position.
Nick can be reached at 231.740.1524.
Gwen Henning - Controller
Gwen is the velvet hammer at Versatile Fabrication. She has a knack for getting things done - with a smile. Gwen excels at problem solving and facilitating continuous improvements throughout the business.
Gwen has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Grand Valley State University with an emphasis in finance. She worked in Sales and Marketing at Bissell, Inc. for three years, and prior to coming on board with Versatile Fabrication, Gwen owned and managed a manufacturing business for eleven years.
As if she hasn't accomplished enough in her life, she even has her private pilot, commercial, instrument, and twin-engine piloting licenses as part of an Aviation Degree from Northwestern Michigan College.
Gwen can be reached at 231.739.7115 x225.
Rodney Robinson - Sales-Project Manager
Rodney is a third-generation union sheet metal worker with more than twenty-three year's worth of hands-on experience. He is a journeyman, field foreman, and he's been a Versatile Fabrication salesman for the past 12 years. Rodney's specialties include structural steel and stainless steel projects.
On the personal side, Rodney not only shapes steel, but he shapes the lives of young athletes as a volunteer coach for youth football, baseball and hockey teams. If he's as good with his whistle as he is in our shop, those kids are going to be good.
Rodney can be reached at 231.740.9752
Chris Fairchild - Plant Foreman
Chris has been with Versatile Fabrication for over twenty-six years. He has been a valued sheet metal journeyman for the past 22 years. Chris's duties include purchasing, safety and working closely with the employees on the floor to make sure the shop runs smoothly. After hours you can find Chris in the woods, on the water or in the bleachers cheering on this children.
Chris can be reached at 231.739.7115 x224
Ron Balaskovitz - Sales-Project Manager
Ron has been with Versatile Fabrication for over thirty years. He has more than 10 years of experience as a journeyman, and over 20 years experience in laser cutting and stainless-steel sales. Ron is known for his excellent customer service, fast turn arounds, and doing what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
On the personal side, Ron is an avid fly fisherman. So if you work with Versatile Fabrication, chances are he will try to take you fishing.
Ron can be reached at 231.740.5996.