About Us
Jeff Branson, Owner
Jeff attended Kansas State University, earning a BS in Milling Science and a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics. He applied this education during school through apprenticeships for Cereal Food Processors and Nabisco and upon graduation, joined Cereal Food Processors as a Milling Assistant in California. There he spent several years of hands-on experience. He was promoted to Head Miller and transferred to Cleveland, ultimately working his way up to Mill Superintendent. These experiences taught him a lot about the expectations of plant engineers. He has worked in a plant and understands the importance of timely quotes and accurate budgets.
A family friend who was in the supply equipment business suggested Jeff might enjoy the sales side of processing equipment. He spent the next seven years with an established equipment company gaining a substantial amount of experience covering Kansas and Missouri.
Entrepreneurship seemed the next best step and in 2007 he started Process Systems (now called Advanced Process Systems) providing experience, sales and service of dry, powder and bulk processing equipment and parts. Jeff covers the entire state of Kansas and oversees all operations at APS.
Jeff is married with 2 children (now both at Kansas State) and enjoys all kinds of sports and hunting. He is a faithful K State fan, frequently attending games with his family.
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Mobile: 913.787.4142
Jay Barnickol
After attending the College of Architecture and Design at Kansas State University, Jay accepted a position with Continental Cast Stone Mfg., Inc. Continental Cast Stone is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of cast stone masonry products. Jay spent the first five years as a Project Manager, accepted a promotion to Project Coordinator for one year and then became Operations Manager. He spent the next 12 years working with employees in various departments in order to manufacture and deliver products to contractors around the country before choosing a new career path with Advanced Process Systems.
During his time at CCS, Jay worked in the plant and became familiar with the use of equipment such as mixers, dust collectors and conveyors, among others. This experience will be useful as part of the APS team. Jay’s territory includes Missouri and Iowa.
Jay and his wife Julie have two sons. The oldest, Logan is now studying at Kansas University and Carson plans to take classes next Spring. His family spends time taking part in various activities including golf and fishing. They also enjoy going to the stadium for a few Kansas City Royals and Chiefs games each year.
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Mobile 913.461.7937