Meet Our Mechanics - About Esch Certified Mechanics
Published on
August 27th, 2024
At Esch Construction Supply, our Service Team dedicates over 125 hours annually to advanced training, ensuring they remain your trusted resource for equipment parts and repairs. Our certified mechanics specialize in diagnosing and servicing cut-off saws and construction equipment with efficiency and expertise. Meet the professionals who keep your tools running at peak performance.
Meet Cody Giles - Minnesota
Cody Giles is a certified STIHL Gold Level, Honda, Wacker Compaction, and Husqvarna Mechanic based in Minnesota. With a passion for precision, Cody specializes in quickly diagnosing and repairing cut-off saws to minimize downtime for customers. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, restoring classic cars, and perfecting the craft of smoking meats.
Meet Beau Jaber - Colorado
Beau Jaber is a certified STIHL Silver Level and Wacker Compaction Mechanic serving customers in Colorado. Dedicated to efficiency, Beau ensures that every repair is completed promptly to get equipment back to work as soon as possible. When he’s not fine-tuning saws, he enjoys golfing, playing baseball, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his dogs.
Meet Tony Loppnow - Wisconsin
Tony Loppnow is a certified STIHL Gold Level, Kawasaki, and Briggs & Stratton Mechanic in Wisconsin. With a focus on fast and reliable service, Tony takes pride in delivering quick turnaround times on equipment repairs. When he's not working, he enjoys hunting and working on cars in his free time.
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