Why Kurz Wind?
Your partnered supplier in
Wind Energy Solutions
We are committed to meeting your needs through our direct partnership with the Original Equipment Manufacturers for wind turbine parts in the USA and abroad. We are dedicated to being your top provider of wind energy in-stock parts and repair solutions. As a dedicated stocking supplier, we are ready to ship what you need in critical situations to get you back online to producing Wind Energy.
Introducing the KURZ WIND Team
Your leading-edge Solutions and Support team
Stina Swanson
West and NE Account Manager16 years in wind and 1 year in solar
Has been with Kurz since 2024
Area(s) of expertise: Facilitating up-tower large and small correctives which includes R & R, procurement, logistics.
Things customers should know about you: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which allow me to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels. I’m willing to go the extra mile and is eager to learn new things that will enhance my skill set and broaden my knowledge.
Fun fact about Stina: I love creating art, going to music shows, hiking, and camping.
Robert Moore
Senior Business Development Representative Wind Division5 years in Industry
Has been with Kurz since 2019
Area(s) of expertise: Computer Development, Web development, Wind Farm Operations, Procurement, Inventory Management
Reason I love my career: The Wind Industry is a global business but with a close-knit community. This community and the culture gives those that embrace it the chance to be apart of an emerging family. I love being part of an industry that is still new. Not to mention being part of the energy solution for future generations.
Fun fact about Rob: I was born in Southern Illinois and raised in central Wisconsin. I joined the military a year after 9/11 and served for 13 years. I was a Chaplains Assistant for all 13 years. Basically a bodyguard for the Chaplain. Most fun I had was when I was stationed in Korea for 15 months. I loved the culture, environment, people, and food. If I could I would move back there in a heartbeat. Coffee is a passion of mine. Anything to do with coffee is a subject I can get lost on. I have been called a coffee snob and I am proud of it. I am married to a wonderful woman and have four kids. My wife is educated in American Sign Language as an interrupter. She has a passion for the deaf community. We live in Greentown, IN.
Brian Woehrle
Business Development RepresentativeLess than a year in Industry
Has been with Kurz since 2024
Area(s) of expertise: Customer service, tech, customer relations.
Things customers should know about you: I am dedicated and detail oriented and look forward to developing a career and grow in a new industry.
Fun fact about Brian: Excited to be working from home to spend more time with my family. Hoping to get my pilot’s license. Play bass in a band and like to play board games and video games.
Alex Sewell
Account Manager5 years in Industry
Has been with Kurz since 2021
Area(s) of expertise: Customer Service, Logistics, and Creating/Developing Professional Relationships.
Reason you love your career: From a young age I’ve always had a passion for helping people and solving problems! What better to accomplish that than helping develop a cleaner America through Kurz Wind. Plus, I have been given the opportunity to work with such amazing people in a unique industry.
Fun fact about Alex: I am a huge fan of the Liverpool Football Club and was lucky enough to see them play live in America in both St. Louis, MO and Charlotte, NC. After the game in Charlotte, I got to meet my favorite player, Mohammed Salah, and got a signed jersey and picture with him!
Michelle Tucker
Business Development Representative Wind DivisionLess than a year in Industry
Has been with Kurz since 2023
Area(s) of expertise: Customer Service, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking and Process Improvement.
Why she loves her career: There is always something new and exciting to learn and the people are wonderful.
Fun fact about Michelle: Currently completing a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Jay Austin
VP of Sales10 years of Industrial Sales
Has been with Kurz since 2016
Area(s) of expertise: Wind Sales- especially slip ring generators, brushholders, and carbon brushes.
Why he loves his career: I love the flexibility that the career at Kurz offers. There is a lot of potential to grow our sales with the wind industry exploding, and to me it’s really exciting to be a part of that growth. I’m learning new things every day and becoming better-rounded in my expertise.
Fun fact about Jay: I’m really big into music and try to catch as many shows as possible when I’m home. In the last 12 months, I’ve been to 5-10 concerts in Saint Louis as well as two music festivals, Bonnaroo and LouFest.
Beverly F. Rybak
Wind Business Development Coordinator9 years in Wind plus 30+ Years in Supply Chain; Procurement; Analytics
Has been with Kurz since 2017
Area(s) of expertise: Supply Chain; Procurement; Analytics; Sales; related to WIND and Manufacturing.
Reason(s) you love your career: What’s not to love about being able to bring almost 40 years of diversified experience to the table and leave the legacy of the mentors that trained you and came before you…
Fun fact about Beverly: Foster Kittens and Cats – 3rd year in, with approximately 20 Kittens & Adult Cats that have been in my care, with success in placing 17 already thriving in their Forever Homes. – currently 1 kitty and 2 adult cats in my home socializing for their new Moms & Dads. (hobby, skill, fave. pastime).
Jeremy Wallace
Central Plains Account Manager10 years in Industry
Has been with Kurz since 2024
Area(s) of expertise: Operations & Maintenance, Project Management, Inventory and Contract Management
Reason I love my career: I have 10 years sales experience and 10 years of experience in the wind industry. My passion is people and I possess the unique ability to combine my extensive sales expertise with my deep knowledge of the wind sector. I derive great enjoyment from working hard and making people’s lives easier anyway I can.
Fun fact about Jeremy: I am an avid skier and I have successfully skied 23 out of the 28 slopes in Colorado with my son.