Our Team
Together We Will Exceed Expectations
K-Tec Systems has a unique collaborative team culture built on the idea that everyone, from the executive to the operational staff, is in it together to value our corporate culture and commitments. At K-Tec Systems, we are all able to use our talents to create cost-saving solutions without compromising quality while supporting a high level of productivity. In our company, innovation and growth are strongly supported by all. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you and want your experience in working with us to exceed your expectations.
Cathy Koch
President & CEO
“She believed she could, and so she did.”
When Cathy returned to her job after the birth of her daughter, she was told her position was no longer available. Rather than fight, she went to work for the company’s top competitor. She says it was the best thing that ever happened to her. It didn’t take long before Cathy started her own company, K-Tec Systems. Cathy has over 35 years of experience in this industry. With K-Tec Systems she has been a reliable source to the automotive, aerospace, food and chemical industries for over 27 years.
Cathy has gained her experience from her customers. Visiting them in their plant, watching them work, helping them with the technical challenges they face has led her to a better understanding of their processes. She also proved her ability to find creative solutions to help them manufacture their products.
Beyond her expertise and knowledge, her loyalty, dedication and resilience capacity made her the right leader to compete against larger competitors.
Cathy is fully committed to reinvigorating the importance of quality over price and accurate test measurements. To give this new energy and raise the expectations for her company, Cathy envisions a culture that is based on creativity and a healthy workspace to attract and retain a talented workforce.
Our Home Team
Mike Martin
VP Sales
“High expectations are the key to everything.”
Mike has enjoyed being recognized as an accomplished sales and marketing leader with domestic and international success in complex technology sectors. These areas have included technical representation of machine systems, engineering and design software, managing manufacturing processes and systems.
These roles involved leading teams in complex sales cycles in diverse technology environments. Mike has consistently been recognized for business acumen, leadership, and the ability to provide a highly performing organization. He enjoys working with customers to solve their difficult challenges and deliver cost effective industrial solutions.
In the past, Mike has sailed around the state of Michigan. He notably competed and won the famous Mackinaw Race.
Karine Petit
VP Communication & Strategy
“Wherever you live or travel becomes a part of you.”
Karine is an enthusiastic and reliable global communication & business management expert with a cross-cultural approach, high standards and strong people skills who joined K-Tec in 2016. She has +20 years’ acclaimed experience with small and big businesses in various industries (Automotive, Construction, Beverage, Cosmetics), as well as political and non-profit organizations (Education, Energy, Craft Industry), in USA, Canada, and France.
She brings to the team a wide range of expertise from strategic project management, internal communication, press relations, employee engagement and executive advising to trade show & leadership events planning, conference producing, branding, print & edition, content development, graphic design, writing and digital marketing.
Karine is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. She lived in the USA, France, Canada, and Mexico. She loves adventure. Her passion is to explore the world while trying new gastronomy, experiencing other cultures, discovering hidden gems, taking pictures and making unforgettable memories with her family.
