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 & Administration
“Wherever you live and travel becomes a part of you somehow.”
Karine is an enthusiastic and reliable global communication 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 through 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.
Iv Martchev
Engineering & Quality Control Specialist
“I have not failed, but found 1000 ways to not make a light bulb.” — Thomas Edison.
Iv has a vast hands-on experience in the manufacturing of temperature probes for unique and special applications and usage.
He has been in the temperature measuring business since 1994, when he started as inside sales representative for thermocouples, RTDs, and infrared, heating, and control systems in Canada. In 1996 he got involved in the design of temperature sensors and systems including RTDs, thermocouples and control panels for aerospace, industrial and engineering companies, and soon became Lab Technician in a temperature measuring lab. In 1999 he started working as Chief Engineer for an American company, and shortly after, took on the responsibility of Lab Manager for an ISO 17025 accredited lab.
With almost 30 years of expertise in the industry, Iv has been exposed to a variety of unique applications for the Automotive, Aerospace, Power Generation, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Cold Logistics and Petrochemical industries and has developed a very broad network of connections in the temperature measuring business. Over the years he has also established valuable relations with the ASTM Committee E20 on Temperature Measurement and professionals in the Metrology field.
While temperature measurement his is expertise, Iv is head over heels in love with fishing, which he practices a lot on weekends.
