Leadership and Accountability
Guiding the
Culture and Vision
Cyclonaire’s Leadership Team is committed to our employees and our customers to ensure that we create value, trust, and excellence through our work together.
This is achieved by fostering a unique culture driven by our Core Values, and supported by integration of rigorous business operations centered around the Entrepreneurial l Operating System (EOS™).
Using this framework, we strive to:
We believe this unique culture differentiates us from others in the world of pneumatic conveying and positions us to build meaningful and valuable relationships with our clients and partners, adding value to the projects we undertake together that goes far beyond the equipment we design and supply.
The People Who Move Cyclonaire Forward
Cyclonaire’s leadership team brings together experience across pneumatic conveying, engineering, operations, finance, human resources, sales, and customer support. Their combined focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement helps strengthen the people, processes, and solutions our customers rely on every day.
Scott Schmid
President
Scott Schmid brings more than 30 years of pneumatic conveying experience to Cyclonaire and has served in key engineering, operations, and executive leadership roles since joining the company in 1995. As President, he helps guide Cyclonaire’s technical direction, company culture, and long-term growth while reinforcing the values of accountability, innovation, and team development. His leadership also reflects a strong commitment to creating meaningful manufacturing and technology career opportunities in York, Nebraska, and beyond.
Chelsa Andersen, SHRM
Human Resource Manager
Chelsa brings nearly two decades of human resources experience to Cyclonaire. As the company’s Human Resource Manager, she manages all aspects of the human resources function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee development. Since joining Cyclonaire, she has helped strengthen the company’s people strategy through leadership development, employee engagement initiatives, recruiting, and programs that support a positive workplace culture.
As a member of the leadership team, Chelsa partners with leaders across the organization to support employees, strengthen workplace culture, and help drive organizational success. She is passionate about helping people succeed and creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.
Craig Dudycha
Vice President of Finance
Craig Dudycha brings a strong foundation in finance, accounting, project management, and strategic planning to Cyclonaire’s leadership team. With experience in developing systems and procedures that support customer service, cost control, and operational efficiency, Craig helps reinforce disciplined decision-making and long-term organizational performance.
Andy Van Deun
Support Services Manager
Andy Van Deun brings more than 30 years of technical service, aftermarket support, and customer success experience to Cyclonaire. As Support Services Manager, he leads the company’s Parts, Field Service, Technical Support, and Customer Support Services teams, helping customers maximize the performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of their pneumatic conveying systems.
Working closely with engineering, operations, and sales, Andy helps translate field experience into continuous product and service improvements. His focus is on building long-term customer partnerships through responsive support, preventive maintenance, technical expertise, and practical solutions that keep customers operating safely and efficiently.
Jesse Thieman
Operations Manager
Jesse Thieman serves as Operations Manager at Cyclonaire, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, and controls to the role. His background spans engineering, automation, design, project management, purchasing, production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and IT. That depth of experience gives him a practical understanding of how each part of the operation fits together — and it shows in how he leads: aligning people, processes, and systems so production runs efficiently, problems get solved quickly, and customers can count on the result. His approach blends technical expertise with hands-on coordination and steady execution.
“I took this job 18 years ago assuming that I would get bored with it after 2-3 years. The relationship building and problem solving that happens every day is why I love this company.” – Jesse Thieman
How we lead
Ownership, Collaboration, and
Long-Term Thinking
Cyclonaire’s leadership team turns core values into daily action — supporting accountability, collaboration, and practical decisions that strengthen our people, our customers, and every system we deliver.
We Can’t Be Awesome Without Doing Something Hard
An Attitude of
Ownership
It Takes a Team
Do the Right Thing
Leadership in Action
Where Culture, Growth, and Accountability Come Together
Cyclonaire’s leadership is reflected in more than strategy. It shows up in how teams work together, how people grow, and how the company supports employees, customers, and the community.
Life at Cyclonaire
See how teamwork, ownership, and a shared commitment to doing hard things shape the employee experience.
Community Outreach
Discover how Cyclonaire’s commitment extends beyond the workplace and into the local community.
Professional Growth &
Leadership Development
Learn how Cyclonaire supports employee development, internal leadership, and long-term career growth.
Careers at Cyclonaire
Explore opportunities to join a team built on accountability, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.
Work with a Team Built on Accountability
Whether you are exploring a pneumatic conveying solution, looking for long-term system support, or considering a career with Cyclonaire, our leadership team is committed to building relationships, solutions, and systems that last.