Management Team

Kevin Ramirez

President

Kevin is an experienced software executive and business development professional with more than 25 years' experience leveraging a broad depth of expertise in machine tools, manufacturing, and business software solutions.  His broad depth of knowledge in smart-manufacturing solutions is directed towards gaining business excellence and efficiency. 

Previously, Kevin served as President SigmaTEK Systems, LLC., a global software company, where he was responsible for 12 legal entity offices, led year-over-year revenue growth, and supported clients from major corporations to small fabrication shops. Kevin is recognized for building strong industry relationships and delivering impactful solutions across sectors such as automotive, energy, aerospace, and metal fabrication.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling, boating, and camping with his wife Heather and their two children, as well as riding motorcycles.

Brad Clark

Vice President - Research and Development

Brad Clark joined B&L in 2000 as a Software Development Engineer. In 2013, Brad became the Odyssey Product Manager where his responsibilities included: managing Progress Software Corporation development tools used by Odyssey; researching and recommending back-end technologies for Odyssey; and coordinating Odyssey development with the user interface team. Brad was an integral part of the development of the Odyssey Web User Interface (Web UI), B&L's browser-based ERP. In 2018, Brad took over the day-to-day management responsibilities of the Research & Development department.

Brad has a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from Western Michigan University.  In his free time, he enjoys fitness activities (running half marathons and bicycling), spending time with his wife and children, and volunteering with the local high school athletic department. Brad umpires for the local youth baseball organization and is a published author.

Kevin Baas

Vice President - Finance

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and is a seasoned CPA with over a decade of expertise in the accounting field. His professional experience includes roles in public accounting, where he supported clients across the manufacturing and software industries, as well as positions with CAD/CAM companies, helping to drive financial results. This breadth of experience provides Kevin with a deep understanding of both financial management and business operations.
 
Prior to joining our team, Kevin was the Global Accounting Manager and Business Controller at SigmaTEK Systems, where he managed global financial operations and contributed to the company's growth strategy. His extensive experience in both public accounting and the software sector gives him a unique perspective that is instrumental in guiding our strategic financial decisions.