Metallurgical Engineers
Our on-staff Metallurgical Engineers work with you to answer your questions, and to help you develop the best manufacturing process for your needs. At Beneke, we want to produce the wire that’s best for you!
Ken Downs
Bachelor of Science in
Metallurgical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Shannon King
Bachelor of Science in
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
University of Alabama
Michael Dant
Bachelor of Science in
Material Science and Engineering
University of Kentucky
Over five decades of experience in helping our customers cut their productions costs, save machine time and reduce scrap
Highly Skilled Production Staff
Our highly skilled production staff readily accepts the responsibility for in-process quality control. These craftsmen know their wire, and strive to produce the highest quality aluminum wire, rod and bar available.
Management
Ken Downs
President
Mike Beneke
Vice President of Sales
Steve Beneke
Vice President of Operations
Shannon King
Vice President and General Manager
Amy Fowler
Controller
Kevin Shartzer
Sales Manager
Jason McCue
IT Officer
Dwayne Young
Engineering Manager
Joe Dant
Production Manager
Dan Hale
Quality Assurance Manager
Support Staff
Heather Kopp
Staff Accountant
Jenna Scrogham
Inside Sales Assistant
John Burkley
Production Clerk
Larry Perkinson
Production Planner
Michael Dant
Plant Metallurgist
