Our Staff
Jay Halteman
Jay
Halteman started in the industry building wall panels at Imperial Components
in 1972 as a summer job. Jay has worked in industry related sales since
1988 when he co-founded the company with his father, Bob. As President
of the company he is responsible for management and administrative functions;
he is also one of three sales reps. Jay resides in Muncie with his wife
Cathy, and they enjoy family time with their children, spouses, and two
grandsons. A bit of a road-racing fan, he continues to amaze those around
him with an almost clean driving record.
Email: jayh@woodtrusssystems.com
Office: 765.751.9990
Toll-free: 888.288.WTSI (9874)
Cell: 765.744.1516
Fax: 765.288.9991
Jay Bunyard
Jay
Bunyard’s expertise stems from his vast experience with several
equipment manufacturers including Klaisler Manufacturing, makers of fine
truss equipment since 1995. Jay’s technical expertise and understanding
of the component industry has served the company and our customers on
the highest level. He is an avid boater and car enthusiast and enjoys
weekends with friends and family. A Connersville, Indiana native, Jay
resides in Carmel, an Indianapolis suburb.
Email: jayb@woodtrusssystems.com
Office: 317.566.0915
Toll-free: 888.595.WTSI (9874)
Cell: 317.407.7420
Fax: 317.566.0916
Jim Mavrakes
Jim
Mavrakes has been involved in construction since college when he worked
his way through school as a draftsman. After earning his Bachelor of
Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, he began
his technical sales career. Jim first came to the wood component
industry as a specialty product sales manager for Truswal Systems in
1993 and has continued with various companies, most recently as an
engineering software, connector plate, and machinery specialists. Much
of his free time is squandered playing competitive softball or weight
training, but he also teaches personal finance through his local
church. Jim resides in the friendly Texas suburb of Arlington.
Email: jim@woodtrusssystems.com
Toll-free: 888.577.WTSI (9874)
Cell: 817.291.4999
Fax: 817.394.1214
Cathy Halteman
Cathy Halteman, the den mother of Wood Truss Systems, is responsible for accounting and administrative duties. Formerly with one of the world’s largest corporations she decided in a weak moment to try the small corporate world which she mastered in about 25 minutes. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Indiana University School of Business. Married to Jay (which may qualify her for sainthood), she is a mother of two and enjoys spoiling her two grandsons.
Email: cathy@woodtrusssystems.com
Office: 765.751.9990
Toll-free: 888.288.WTSI (9874)
Fax: 765.288.9991
Bob Halteman
Bob
Halteman started framing houses for his father when he was 20 years
old. His first truss experience was in 1954 with on-site truss fabrication
using Teco Split-Rings. Bob, semi-retired in 2002, has sold for such
industry icons as Andersen Windows, Scholz Homes, Imperial Components,
Alpine Eng. Products, Truswal, Koskovich Co., Klaisler, On-Line Data.
He’s a
sports car fan, an EAA (Exp. Aircraft) member, and pretty darn handy
with an ironing board and iron (at the direction of his wife of 54 years
Carolyn). Together they reside in Fishers, Indiana with Daisy the dog.
Email: bob@woodtrusssystems.com
Home:
317.577.1607
Cell: 317.432.3113