Kirk Slates
President & CEO
Quality Tool ServiceKirk is the company owner, president, and CEO. He began his career in industrial tool grinding at Boeing in 1984 serving 18 years before joining the family business in 2002. As an industry expert with over 35 years of experience, Kirk prides himself in passing his knowledge on to his team and future family generations. He oversees all areas of the company, but from time to time you will catch him in the shop getting back to his roots by running a machine. When it is time to take a break, he enjoys traveling to the Rocky Mountains and spending time with family.
Mary Slates
Controller
Quality Tool ServiceMary is the company’s controller and wife of current owner Kirk Slates. She started part-time with the company in 1985. At that time, the company’s name was RW Tool Service, and a day at the office was actually a day at her in-law’s house where she worked in their in-home office alongside her mother-in-law, and wife of the company’s founder, Rosa Slates. As the company grew, so did her role and responsibilities. In 1998, Mary moved her office on-site and became a full-time employee. Now she is currently recreating that mother daughter dynamic in the office as she trains her own daughter not only on the company’s financial processes and duties but also on the morals and values that our company stands for and that our customers have grown to trust. Mary has a heart of gold and her care for all employees and customers is truly beyond most. When Mary is not in the office, you will either find her cooking up a delicious meal or cuddling up in her lounge chair with one of her Maine Coons.
Lindsay Radell
Assistant Controller
Quality Tool ServiceLindsay works in our accounting office. She assists with preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and internal control systems. She manages payroll, accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial audits. Most of her time outside of work is spent at the ball fields or courtside as she cheers on her three kids. She pours her heart into all that she does and it shows in her work and life. We are blessed to have her on our team here at QTS.
Branden Radell
Services Manager
Quality Tool ServiceBranden is our services manager. He supervises the entire job timeline, from quoting to delivery, ensuring that the workflow is streamlined and that deadlines are met. Before joining the QTS team, he built up quite the resume in customer service. His expertise combined with his friendly personality, creates a positive experience for all customers. Two other roles that Branden holds and takes pride in are father and coach. When off the clock, you will most likely find him in a gym or on a sports field with his kids.
Chandra Kendall
Director of Account
Management
Quality Tool ServiceManagement
Chandra directs and oversees our account management team. She coordinates outreach and also creates and implements our marketing campaigns. Her favorite things to do in her free time are watching her oldest daughter dance, getting lost in her son’s imaginative play and listening to her youngest daughter’s stories, even if for now it is all babble talk. She also leads worship and is head of children’s ministries at her church.
Kirk Slates Jr.
Account Manager
Quality Tool ServiceKirk Jr. works one on one with his accounts keeping their tool reconditioning programs with us running smoothly. When he is not out on the road, he works within our shipping and receiving department checking, mic-ing and preparing tools. He spends most of his free time with his family making fun memories. Being a father is his favorite role. His personality is big, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he meets. Also, if you like playing golf, Kirk Jr. is your guy.
Justin Ingle
Account Manager /
CNC Team Lead
Quality Tool ServiceCNC Team Lead
Justin is one of our Account Managers as well as the CNC Team Lead. Coming from the aircraft industry, he joined the QTSI team in 2009. Whether he is out meeting with customers face-to-face or in the shop leading the CNC team, he is diligently working to assure that our customers’ needs are being met in every area of their account with us. On the weekends, if he is not on the field coaching his kids’ sports teams, you will find him on his boat soaking up some quality family time.
Marc Winterburg
Conventional Team Lead
Quality Tool ServiceMarc Winterburg is the company’s conventional team lead. With over 44 years of experience, his knowledge and expertise help to create the flawless finish that our customers love and have grown to expect of their cutters. But, Marc’s presence here brings much more than his skilled work, his friendly personality shines all throughout the shop. In fact, you will never see him without a smile on his face and he will often say that Monday is his favorite day of the week. Loud noises seem to be a consistent part of Marc’s life, as when he is not busy in the shop on those noisy grinding machines, he is either shooting at the range or cheering on his grandkids at a ball game.
1501 South Handley
Wichita, KS 67213
316-265-0048
service@qualitytoolservice.com