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Keith Crews is a highly experienced professional in the weighing industry with over 36 years of experience. He earned his MBA degree from Henderson State University in 2019, building on his solid foundation in business operations and management. Keith has also serves as the City Director for Ward 3 in Arkadelphia, where he is dedicated to giving back to his community and making a positive impact on the lives of its residents.

Keith is a valuable member of the Pioneer Scale team, where he serves as one of the owners and as the CEO and General Manager. He has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the company, overseeing all aspects of the business operations, including sales, service, and management of the team. With his extensive experience and leadership skills, Keith has built Pioneer Scale into one of the most reputable and reliable weighing equipment providers in the region.

David Fenocchi is a valued member of Pioneer Scale’s Corporate Office Support Success Team, serving as the Operations Manager responsible for directing operations for the Branch Offices. Dave joined Pioneer Scale two years ago after spending over 25 years at Danfoss, previously known as Scroll Technology in Arkadelphia, which unfortunately closed in 2020. While at Danfoss, Dave worked in Staff Logistics, where he gained extensive experience in demand planning, vendor management, production scheduling, material control and flow, warehousing, customer service, and domestic and international shipping logistics. His contributions to compressor design were recognized with six patents.

A dedicated family man, David has been married to Amanda Fenocchi for 25 years, and they have two daughters. Hannah is a nursing student at Henderson State University, while Olivia is a senior at Arkadelphia High School. David holds an AS Mechanical Engineering Degree from Alfred State College and a BS Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

In addition to his work at Pioneer Scale, David is a Certified Arkansas firefighter and law enforcement officer serving in Arkadelphia and Clark County, Arkansas. With his extensive experience, dedication to his family and community, and commitment to excellence, David is a valuable member of the Pioneer Scale team.

Randal Bias has recently joined our Pioneer Scale Family as our Corporate Sales Manager. He will be overseeing the sales team at all four of our locations along with building relationships, making lasting connections and providing excellent customer service. Randal may be new to our Pioneer family but he is not new to corporate sales. He has over 10+ years in the sales and service industry.

Randal has a strong work ethic and dedication to service. He served as Sargent in the United States Marine Corp from 1988 to 1996. During his service, he did 2 tours in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Randal has been in the blue collar service industry ever since and is not afraid to get his hands dirty by working hard.

Randal and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 2,345 years (this way he doesn’t have to remember the real number). They have a 19 year old son in college and 2 fur babies (Landry & Mabel) who run the house. Randal is always game to talk about football and baseball “Boomer Sooner”. We are excited with Randal’s addition to our Pioneer Team.

Mark Gillespie is a key member of Pioneer Scale’s Corporate Office Support Success Team, serving as the Human Resources Manager and directing the Safety Committee Team. With 10 years of experience at Pioneer Scale, Mark joined the company in 2013 after working as a Financial Accountant for Baptist Health – Practice Plus.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Memphis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Originally from the Millington, Tennessee area, Mark has been happily married to his wife Kim for 37 years, and together they have two daughters, Hayley and Hannah.

In his free time, Mark enjoys walking and hiking with Kim, as well as biking, exercising, and going to the movies. With his wealth of experience in accounting and human resources, as well as his commitment to safety, Mark is a valuable asset to the Pioneer Scale team.

Jeff Johnson is the Process Manager on the Corporate Office Support Success Team at Pioneer Scale, with 5 years of experience since joining in 2018. He played a critical role in managing the team for Pioneer Scale’s ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation Certification and currently oversees the ISO 17025:2017 program. Prior to joining Pioneer Scale, Jeff gained management experience at Deluxe Video and Huber Specialty Hydrates.

Originally from Benton, Jeff has been happily married to Michelle for 33 years and raised two sons, Hunter and Cruz. Outside of work, Jeff is a music enthusiast and particularly enjoys playing the drums.

Nathan Crews is a part of the Corporate Office Support Success Team of Pioneer Scale, working on marketing. Being the son of Brien Crews, he grew up around Pioneer Scale and recently joined as an intern and decided to come on full time. Nathan is passionate about fishing and was a member of the Razorback fishing team on scholarship in 2021. Apart from fishing, he enjoys hunting, going to the gym, and cars. In 2021, Nathan graduated from Bauxite High School.

Emily Wade is thrilled to become a part of the Pioneer Scale team, taking on the role of an accountant at the corporate office. Having amassed five years of accounting expertise, Emily also possesses a Funeral Directors License and has dedicated the past three years to the funeral industry. Accompanied by her husband Zachary and their three sons—Sutton, Cooper, and Emmitt—she frequently enjoys outdoor pursuits like riding golf carts, dirt bikes, and four-wheelers. During the summer, their days are often spent by the lake or floating along the Caddo River. As devout members of the Life Church of Little Rock, Emily’s Christian faith underscores her belief in the guiding hand of God in all things. Eager to witness Pioneer Scale’s expansion, Emily looks forward to contributing her part to the journey.