James A. Rehkopf, Founder

    Jim is the founder and owner of Pulse Combustion Systems. He established company headquarters in Payson, Arizona, and managed the development of the company’s pulse combustor and its intellectual property while growing the company organically. His current project is augmenting the company’s combustor technology with two new heat/atomization sources – a low-NOx duct burner, or an indirect gas-fired heater, which ensures zero nitrates in the pulse-dried powder. These new heat sources also give the company the capability to handle pharmaceutical products.

    Jim earned a BS from the United States Naval Academy, an MS from the University of California at San Diego, and an MBA from Golden Gate University.

    Phone: (415) 726-3536
    E-mail: jrehkopf@pulsedry.com

    Bob Engelhart, Head of Sales and Marketing

    Bob Engelhart leads sales and marketing at Pulse Drying Systems. After initially supporting the company’s marketing efforts, he recognized the strength and uniqueness of Pulse’s technology and joined the team to help expand market awareness. He is focused on positioning Pulse Drying Systems as a differentiated solution in the spray drying industry, helping manufacturers understand the operational and performance advantages of the company’s technology. Bob is especially driven by the impact Pulse technology can have on improving customer operations and business outcomes.

    Kyle Simonsen, Senior Design Engineer & Controller

    Kyle brings 15 years of mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing experience to Pulse Drying Systems. He manages CAD development for all dryer and system components, oversees engineering projects, and supports on-site installations and customer relations. In addition to his design responsibilities, Kyle serves as the company’s controller, ensuring efficient operations across both technical and business functions.

    Brian Rehkopf, a key figure at Pulse Combustion Systems, exemplifies dedication to advancing industrial spray drying solutions and powder dryer technology.

    Brian H. Rehkopf, Advisory Board Member

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-rehkopf/

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