about us
Our mission
Polytech Services’ mission is to create value to our manufacturers, service providers and our customers by delivering reliable, efficient and clean energy solutions. We have a demonstrated history of delivering results with an emphasis on superior customer service and a focus on innovative technology. We ultimately reach success through the strength of the partnerships we create between our customers and manufacturers.
Our Team
Ken Campbell
PRESIDENT
Ken joined Polytech Services in 2004 as a Sales Engineer. Ken became Polytech’s Executive Vice President in 2014 and then President in 2025. Ken has more than 30 years of experience selling into the Power Generation market throughout the U.S. He has previously worked in direct sales for several manufacturers selling large heat rejection equipment, air pollution control systems and gas turbine performance technology. Ken obtained degrees in Business & Economics from The University of Pittsburgh.
Mark Lively
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Mark joined Polytech Services in 2011. He has over 20 years of experience selling into the industrial and utility market in the southeast U.S. Prior to joining Polytech, Mark was Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Powell Electric in Houston, TX. Mark works in our Atlanta, GA, office and holds a degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University.
Will Besonen
VICE PRESIDENT
Will Joined Polytech in 2016. He has over 15 years of experience selling into and servicing the power generation market. Will has worked with several firms in sales, engineering, & project management roles. Prior to joining Polytech, Will was the North American Sales Manager for CECO Environmental. He is in our Nashville, TN, office. Will is a licensed professional engineer, certified general contractor, and graduate of Ohio University.
Jake Schwartz
VICE PRESIDENT
Jake joined Polytech Services in 2015. With over 10 years of experience in industrial and utility sales in the southeast U.S., Jake works in our Atlanta, GA office and covers Alabama and Mississippi. Jake earned a degree in business from the University of Alabama.
Nick Newara
SALES ENGINEER- Florida
Nick joined Polytech Services in 2024. He has over 6 years of experience selling into the Utility, Renewable, T&D and Power Generation markets throughout the USA with a specific focus on FL. Before joining Polytech, Nick held diverse positions at Siemens Energy and, most recently, Cypress Creek Renewables. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Nick leads Polytech’s efforts in Florida.
Angie Cease
Sales Representative
Logan Shuping
Sales Representative
Scott Conner
Variable Frequency Drive Specialist
Amy Triggs-Hurley
Business Manager
Amy joined Polytech Services in 1994. She manages the business’ finances and oversees daily operations. She works closely with all our partner companies to track accounts receivable.
Patti Farmer
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Patti works alongside Amy to track and reconcile accounts receivable.
Polytech Services, Inc. was founded in January of 1969 by Bill Suk and Clay Thomas. Bill Suk came from the electrical world and Clay Thomas from the mechanical equipment side. Polytech’s original products supported both mechanical & electrical equipment lines, including controls, synchronous motors, & steam turbine drives. Polytech’s original territory included North & South Carolina.
By 1995 the original founders had retired, and Duke Almon directed Polytech through 2024. Duke joined Polytech Services in 1987 as a Sales Engineer and eventually became the President of Polytech. Duke led the organization for more than 30 years, helping it grow in territory, establishing new offers and dramatically increasing the product offerings.
Today, the company is owned by Mark Lively, Will Besonen, Ken Campbell, & Jake Schwartz. In addition to the headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Polytech has offices in Roswell GA, Nashville, TN, Charleston, SC, & Tampa, FL. Polytech Services provides sales coverage for our principals in the states of:
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Alabama
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Georgia
- Kentucky