About Us

Frank is responsible for the management of all business development and sales efforts. He brings over 30 years of industry experience to RTS.

Prior to joining TTS, he was employed by Sermatech Power Solutions, serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and previously as Director of the Gas Turbine Parts Program. Frank was also employed by Power Systems Manufacturing LLC as the General Manager of Sales and by General Electric where he held various positions ranging from Field Engineer to Sales Manager to Combustion and Fuel Nozzle Repair Business Leader. He is also a U.S. Navy Veteran where he worked on gas turbine shipboard propulsion and electrical systems.

Frank was born in Ohio and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Technical Management from State University of New York and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. Frank also holds a U.S. Patent for Gas Turbine Repair Techniques and is a specialist in industrial gas turbine technology.

Allen joined Reciprocating Technology Services (RTS) in 2017. He started his career as a field service mechanic. That appreciation for the fundamentals in medium and large bore reciprocating engines and turbochargers has made him an invaluable asset to clients.

Previously, he served in various sales management positions at OEMs and services companies including GE Oil/Gas, Cooper Cameron, Cooper Compression and Elliott Turbocharger. Allen managed key accounts for many prominent companies in the natural gas, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, marine, and locomotive industries.

Ken is a versatile technical leader with expertise in new product development, technology strategy and product management. Ken worked for Baker Hughes where he managed the New Product Introduction (NPI) Engines team dealing with analysis execution (CFD/FEA), testing, design and validation to meet engineering design review requirements and tollgate deliverables. Ken also worked with BHGE’s Global Research center for new technology development and integration into new product plans.

Now with RTS, Ken has taken over the development of a new starter systems RTS is introducing in 2019 for big engines like the CB W330 called EcoStart. This is a hydraulic starter system that has zero emissions and several operational benefits including the ability to “slow-roll” the engine. EcoStart is the result of a unique collaboration between Voith Turbo and RTS.