Our Team
David Bryan
Owner/Operations Manager
dbryan@catsfilters.com
270-305-9015
As part owner and Director of Operations, David is in charge of managing the daily activities at CATS and AISG. He works hard to help our customers and sales team reach their goals.
Will Bryan
Owner/Sales Manager
wbryan@catsfilters.com
270-305-2775
Will and his brother David started CATS in 2002 and continues strong today. He and his wife Miranda have two grown children and one grandson. Will's favorite aspect of his job is that he gets to work with so many great customers and help them find solutions for their filtration needs.
Tonia Cannon
Account Manager
tcannon@catsfilters.com
270-890-0416
Tonia joined the CATS' team in 2015. She makes sure that our customers get what they need as quickly and efficiently as possible. It did not take long for us to see that Tonia was a gifted people person, as all of our customers love her. She is on our Sales Team and is an Account Manager. Her upbeat approach and enthusiasm make her a beloved member of our CATS' team!
George Kean
Account Manager
gkean@catsfilters.com
419-309-2824
George resides in Ohio and has been with CATS since 2019. His background is in purchasing in the manufacturing sector. George is an asset to have at CATS with his extensive experience. We know he takes complete care of his customers and makes sure he meets all of their needs.
Dan Padgett
Account Manager
dpadgett@catsfilters.com
270-305-2233
Dan works out of our Bowling Green Office. He has been with CATS since 2007 and his vast background is in filtration and dust collection. Currently his focus is on business development both regionally and internationally.
Nathan Richey
Chief Engineering Manager
nrichey@catsfilters.com
270-985-7187
Nathan joins our CATS team as a seasoned professional native to Kentucky's Bluegrass, bringing over 26 years of expertise in Industrial Engineering and Management. His dedicated focus on customer needs and broad experience will play a crucial role as he leads our engineering initiatives in Industrial Ventilation.
Melissa Royal
Customer Service Representative
mroyal@catsfilters.com
270-890-0416
Melissa joined our team in January of 2021 and has fit right in providing excellent customer service. Melissa plays an important role in our everyday operations including order entry, order acknowledgement, and quoting. We are happy to have her as a vital part of our team!
Riley Simmons
Inside Sales and Installation Specialist
rsimmons@catsfilters.com
270-719-0466
Riley joined the CATS team in early 2025, bringing enthusiasm and a zest for adventurous living to the team. As a recent college graduate with background in organizational leadership and contracting, Riley is perfectly positioned to support CATS' expanding focus on installing turnkey filtration solutions and growing inside sales. His problem-solving abilities and excellent people skills have made him an asset in connecting the dots for our customers and team alike.
Chris Snarr
Chief Operating Officer
csnarr@catsfilters.com
270-890-3039
Chris joined the team in 2025. He has many years experience with the automotive industry with roles including Engineering, Program Manager and General Manager. His focus as Chief Operating Officer will be managing daily business activities and enhancing and optimizing the overall operation to achieve strategic growth and customer satisfaction.
Katie Stone
Customer Service Representative
kstone@catsfilters.com
270-890-0416
Katie joined our team in 2024, as the youngest team member. Katie plays a significant role in our everyday operations including order entry, order acknowledgement and quoting. We are fortunate to have her as a part of our team.
Kelly Thomas
Controller
kthomas@catsfilters.com
270-890-0416
Kelly joined CATS in late 2016. Kelly is our Controller and is the nucleus of our team. She has an extensive background in running the financial side of business and she brings a lot knowledge and leadership to her position. If you want to "know for sure", ask Kelly!