The ATR Team

 Barbara started her Career with B&K  in Pontiac in 1992 with her husband Kenneth.  Barbara received her Degree in Computer Science in 1999 from Heartland Community College while being a full time mother and business owner.  Along with her Degree, Barbara has been responsible for steering B&K Technology Solutions Inc. into the emerging market of E-Scrap Collection and Processing since 2004.  Barb holds various Board Positions including the Illinois Recycling Association and the Livingston County Economic Development Council.

Kenneth started his Business Career in 1992 with B&K Technology Solutions as partial owner and operator after his 10 year Career in the US Armed Forces.  While in the military, Kenneth attended various electronic schools achieving such honorable mentions as distinguished graduate for academic performance.  Since returning to civilian life, Kenneth has held a wide range of Sales and Operations roles at both B&K as well as ATS in Peoria IL.  Kenneth brings 30+ years of IT and Electronics knowledge to ATR and has enabled ATR to become an Technology leader in Asset Recovery Services.

 Dave joined ATR in 2005 on the ground level as a warehouse employee. He has helped to establish ATR as a premier asset recovery organization. During his tenure he’s worked his way through the ranks to his current position as Fleet Manager. Dave is always looking for ways to expand his horizons and further educate himself. When not at work Dave enjoys traveling to warm places and spending time at the pond camping and fishing with his children.
Contact Dave at Dave@atrecycle.com

Kenny Joined ATR in 2006 and has held various positions from I.T. Technical Positions to Site Operations. Kenny has achieved CompTIA A+ certifications as well as other industry certifications such as Xerox and Dell. Kenny is currently responsible for maintaining a complex infrastructure of security systems, video surveillance, LAN/WAN, Internet/Intranet Databases and online platforms. In his spare time he enjoys working on classic cars and spending time with his family while routing for his favorite team the Dallas Cowboys.

Dan Hendershott is the Site Manager at our Pontiac, IL location. He has been a part of ATR since 2009.   He started as one of the warehouse workers and then became the Warehouse Team Lead at the Pontiac location before transferring to the Peoria site to become the site supervisor. Dan is a big Chicago Cubs fan so he said that he really enjoys when Ken and Barb give tickets out for the home games to their employees. He also said that he tries to watch every Cubs game that he can in his spare time.

 

Craig joined the Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) team as Warehouse Technician in 2014 and was quickly promoted to Team Lead, followed by Site Supervisor before his promotion to Site Manager. Craig studied electricity and electronics in high school earning an honors diploma in Trade Electricity Industrial Electronics.  Joined the USAF to continue studies in the electronics field where he received training as an Avionic Sensor System Specialist. After leaving the USAF he worked in a manufacturing setting for 25 years starting in an entry level position and working to become a department supervisor. He attended Cornell University to further his education earning a certificate in Supervisory Studies. Craig also attended Welder Testing and Training Services to become a certified welder.

Craig married his wife Lynnette in 1989, has a daughter Aimee and recently became a grandfather to a beautiful baby girl Victoria. When Craig is not at work or playing with Victoria as a hobby he enjoys working on cars.

Contact Craig at C.Carpenter@atrecycle.com

Buffalo(Tonawanda), NY Facility

Isaac joined the ATR team as Site Supervisor for the newly acquired Salt Lake City, Utah location in 2016 and was recently promoted to Site Manager.  Hired in 2015 as Facilities Manager, Isaac quickly excelled in the industry due to his natural ability and love for dismantling and repairing all things.  Prior to working in the industry of e-waste recycling, Isaac spent over a decade in the automotive industry, gaining experience in a plethora of areas; including inventory of salvaged vehicles, parts warehousing, and body shop management.  Isaac attended Salt Lake Community College and received his ICAR certification and later went on to receive his Associates Degree in Restaurant Management with an emphasis in Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of Draper.

Isaac married his wife, Dani in 2014.  Together they live in Utah and enjoy exploring the mountains with their two dogs.  Isaac’s hobbies include smoking meat with his Traeger Timberline, 4-wheeling and camping (specifically in Southern Utah), and rebuilding his 1996 Ford Bronco. Isaac is a passionate, tenacious professional whose surplus of skills will lead ATR’s Salt Lake City team and successfully grow the Western footprint in years to come.

Tooele (Salt Lake) UT Facility