Ben Hagemann

CEO & General Manager

Ben has been with American Pressure for over 24 years, helping the company expand its capacity to build custom pressure washer solutions tailored to each customer's needs. Every so often he sneaks away to a movie theater — or Utah.

Josiah Hagemann

Vice President, Marketing

Josiah has worked at American Pressure in various roles for more than 15 years, often found testing and developing new equipment and machinery. He's helped raise the bar on customer experience by leading from the front on service. He's also pretty good on the lanes, bowling a 300 recently and competing near the top of the field at the yearly Vegas tournaments.

Jonathan Confeld

Chief Financial Officer / Sales Manager

Jonathan is a steady hand at American Pressure, putting his finance and business management background to work helping the company grow, operate well, and deliver value to customers every day. He also tends to accounts payable and receivable. He's known to disappear to Florida with the family for large chunks of time.

Jimmy Welch

Vice President, Engineering

Jimmy's resume could fill volumes. He's chaired the THC 335H committee overseeing global safety-standard harmonization for pressure washers, and has served on the board and as president of CETA, among other roles. With over 40 years in the cleaning equipment industry, he holds numerous patents and has designed many of the best pumps on the market today. He's still hard at work improving what American Pressure can offer.

Joe Johnson

Service Manager

Joe oversees the service department at American Pressure, managing a team of technicians, developing service strategies, coordinating schedules, and training staff to make sure customers get taken care of. When he's not holding a wrench, he's got a fishing pole or a rifle in hand — Joe makes the most of what the Midwest has to offer, and also plays hockey and softball when he's not out hunting ducks or spending time with family.

Kevin Netzer

VP of Sales Development

Kevin holds a degree from the University of Florida and has a background spanning HR, operations management, banking, and retail. He spent 16 years at Ultimate Washer Inc., where he grew sales on Amazon and Walmart.com. He joined American Pressure ready to put his industry relationships and experience to work. Outside the office, he enjoys the outdoors and traveling with his wife and two kids.

Susan Kilmek

Inside Sales & Customer Follow Up

Whether it's over the phone or in person, Susan's smile and laugh are contagious. She's a great resource on anything pressure washer or steamer related and always takes great care of customers. Her background in marketing and nonprofits has been a real asset to the team. Off the clock, she likes trying out different bars and restaurants.

Evan O'Sullivan

Inside & Outside Sales

Evan is passionate about improving the customer experience around washing and digs into the details to make it happen. With over a decade of hands-on, professional pressure washer use, he brings real experience and knowledge, and will suggest ways to make your equipment run easier and more comfortably while still getting the clean you want. He goes the extra mile for every customer. Away from the office, you'll find him enjoying the Mille Lacs area with his dog, Gregg.

Jack Norris

Marketing & E-Commerce

Jack earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas and brings marketing experience that makes him a great fit for the team. He's the go-to for anything related to websites, social media, or marketing strategy. Outside the office, Jack follows the Boston Red Sox and makes trips back to Lawrence, Kansas, to reconnect with his alma mater.

Fritz Wright

Municipalities & Sales

Fritz is a great presence on the American Pressure team and is always glad to come see you and understand how he can help. Existing customers often hear him on the phone or see him in person, and he brings a long history of solving customer needs across a variety of industries. When he's not calculating PSI, he's calculating batting averages to get an edge in his fantasy baseball league. He's also an avid woodworker, building things out of his garage.

Eric Duske

Inside & Outside Sales

With Eric, you get more than a sales pitch — you get someone who understands the challenges of farm life firsthand. He shares practical, real-world experience with the products and how they can improve your operations. When he's not chasing cows off the property line or feeding the chickens, Eric is out coaching his kids' travel basketball, baseball, and golf teams.

Chris Main

Inside & Outside Sales

No two days look the same for Chris, who repairs pressure steamers, installs new units, and works directly with customers to solve problems. Alkota and Landa certified, he's the one customers count on to learn the proper use and maintenance of the machines American Pressure carries and services. In his off time, he's out in a tree stand, deer in his scope.

Nick Viestenz

Inside & Outside Sales

Ali Breault

Purchasing Manager

Ali manages purchasing and inventory operations at American Pressure, from vendor relationships to the flow of incoming and outgoing products. With years of procurement and management experience, she's focused on building strong partnerships, improving inventory efficiency, and supporting American Pressure's continued growth. Outside of work, her priorities are simple: faith, family, and freedom. You'll likely find her spending time with family, bowling, playing a round of golf, or cheering on her beloved Boston sports teams.

Jeremy Gillespie

Lead Installer

Jeremy leads installs throughout the metro area and beyond, making sure every setup is done right the first time. His hands-on expertise and years of experience make him a pivotal part of the team, and customers count on him to get the job done well. When he's not on a job, he's out bowling or hanging out with his dog, Chevy.

Becca Egstad

Samuel Roden

Inside Sales