About Us

SWC Team

 

 

Charles Kott – Owner / President

• BSME; MBA
• 25 Years of Engineering, Manufacturing and General Management Experience in U.S. and Overseas for Major Equipment Manufacturer
• Long Term Interest in Design, Architecture and Construction
• Owner of Structural Wood Components Since January 2008

Suzanne Kott – Owner / Office Manager / Inside Sales

• BBA
• Systems Consultant for Major Electronics Manufacturer & Management Consulting Firms
• Handles all Accounting & Office Management Functions
• Generates Proposals

Designer / CAD Operator

• Total CAD Systems – Fundamentals of CAD Training Course
• Lonestar College Tomball – Intermediate CAD
• Eight Years of Experience at SWC
• Shop Experience in All Truss Fabrication Operations for Three Years
• CAD Operator and Timber Truss Designer for Five Years

Truss Fabrication Superintendent

• Eleven Years of Framing and General Construction Experience
• Started SWC Business With Prior Owner 17 Years Ago
• Consultant on Truss Design
• Visits Customer Job Sites Prior to Design and Fabrication When Required
• Manages All Phases of Heavy Timber Truss Manufacturing in Shop

Plasma Cutter Operator / Welder

• Certified Welder
• Prior Experience Welding for Oilfield Service Company
• Five Years of Experience with SWC, Including Sawmill Operator
• Programs and Operates Plasma Cutter
• Welds Custom Brackets and Saddles

Sawmill Operator / Truss Builder

• Prior Experience with Louisiana Pacific; Small Engine Technician
• Runs SWC Sawmill
• Truss Fabricator

Shop Team – Additional 3-5 Employees Depending on Load

• Plate Fabrication
• Truss Building
• Materials Handling