About Ergodyne

In Alsie's role as Product Manager, she focuses on development of products that combat temperature stress—including Chill-Its^® cooling gear, N-Ferno^® warming gear, Trex^™ ice traction, SHAX^® portable work shelters and KREW’D^™ skin protection. Alsie’s dedication to mitigating the risk of temperature stress on the job has helped propel Ergodyne into one of the most respected thought leaders in the category.

Chris joined Ergodyne’s Protection Pillar in 2018 as Product Manager for Skullerz^® head and eye protection, ProFlex^® supports and knee/hand protection and GloWear^® hi-vis apparel.

A native of Omaha, NE, Chris graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (but still has the Huskers in his heart).

Brent Velenchenko joined Ergodyne in 2014 as Product Specialist for the Prevention Pillar. Brent is always searching for ways to improve worker organization solutions and minimize at-height risks, bringing three years of product development experience to the Squids^® Tool Lanyard line and Arsenal^® Tool Storage collection.

An Ergodyte since 2014, Allie Thunstrom is the Orange Planet’s Field Product Specialist. Allie works closely with end users to identify solutions that meet their unique needs. Her focus is primarily Objects at Heights but, as Ergodyne’s resident field expert, she is well versed in all of the company’s safety categories. Prior to her role as a Field Product Specialist, Allie was focused on temperature stress as Product Specialist for the Elements Pillar.

Aaron Skemp joined Ergodyne’s Protection Pillar in 2017, where he works to develop the Skullerz^® line of head and eye protection, ProFlex^® supports and knee/head protection and GloWear^® hi-vis apparel.

A native of La Crescent, MN, Aaron attended the University of St. Thomas and enjoys hunting, golfing and all things sports.

Jess Ellis joined the Ergodyne team in 2019 as Product Specialist for the Elements Pillar, focusing on the development of temperature stress-combating products—including Chill-Its^® cooling gear, N-Ferno^® warming gear, Trex^™ ice traction, SHAX^® portable work shelters and KREW’D^™ skin protection. She brings two years of product management experience to the team from her previous role at a towing and truck accessories company in Eau Claire, WI.