Woman owned small business with a big vision

Meet Linc Energy Systems, its people, vision and history.

We’re working hard to earn our customers’ trust and be the preferred choice for products and services. --Susan Bender, CEO and president
 

Awarded 2011 Best Manufacturers’ Representatives & Agents by U.S. Commerce.

Picture to the right our Denver team, from left to right: Tom McDougal, Zee Schultz, Jeffrey Cox, Susan Bender and Eric Keto.

• Who We Are

  Not wanting to name the business after herself, Susan Bender, the founder of Linc Energy Systems dubbed it "Linc" after her dog, Abraham Lincoln.

  Since 1990 Linc Energy has been a reliable source for products and services throughout the Rocky Mountain and surrounding states. We’re a certified woman-owned business which provides solutions to many industries. We offer only the finest instrumentation, equipment and products, to natural gas transporters and natural gas distributors. We’re a master stocking distributor for gas meters, gas regulators and water meters. As a utility field contractor, we specialize in the installation, maintenance and repair of gas flow metering equipment. Additionally, we sell thermal mass flow meters to various markets for environmental, industrial and energy reduction applications. Most recently we’ve started offering sustainable energy and resources to energize our future and improve this world.
   

• Our Vision

  Awarded 2011 Best Manufacturers’ Representatives & Agents

  Simply put, our vision is to make this world a better place for our children. While the foundation of this business is anchored in selling products to nonrenewable energy industries, we’re receptive to offering alternative solutions. We’ve expanded into sustainable, and renewable energy which reduce greenhouse emissions and offer alternatives to complement petroleum and natural gas. It’s our mission to provide the right solutions and treat each customer as king (or queen).

   

• Leadership

  

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  CEO and President

  Susan Bender founded Linc Energy in 1990 and to this day remains as President and CEO. She started selling to the natural gas industry in 1980 while employed at the CJ Nolte Company. Here she sold to the five boroughs of New York and adopted the philosophy, “The customer is king (or queen).” Today, she attributes her success to this attitude which remains part of the company’s mission.
   

  Susan is a member of NACE and the Western Gas Measurement Association. She’s also a member the Gild of Ancient Supplers, an invitation-only, international alliance of suppliers to the gas industry. She holds a BA and BS in Education, along with a Masters Degree in Transportation Management from The State University of New York Maritime College.
   

  Susan is an enthusiastic skier and golfer and enjoys both with her teenage son. She also loves to travel and is an avid reader.

• Sales

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  Vice President of Sales

  Jeff is the Vice President of Sales and currently manages the sales efforts and oversees the Xcel Energy service contract. In the early 1990s, Jeff was Linc Energy’s Project Manager for the Xcel Energy electronic telemetering project, and after three years he joined Ditch Witch to augment his sales experience. Eight years later, he returned to Linc Energy where he has remained since 2004. Having owned and operated his own business in New Jersey, Jeff provides a wealth of experience and knowledge to Linc Energy Systems.
   

  Jeff is an alumna of Villanova University. He has been married for over 20 years and has two sons. In his spare time Jeff enjoys skiing and boating with his family.

   

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  Western Regional Sales Manager

  Russ is the Western Regional Sales Manager for Linc Energy. He’s been with the company since 2001 and responsible for managing accounts in Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming emphasizing on gas utility companies. Before joining the Linc Energy team, for 35 years he worked at Questar Gas Company in the Measurement & Quality Control department. He served on the Western Gas Measurement Short Course committee for sixteen years and is a former chairperson. With nearly 45 years experience in the natural gas industry, Russ offers a unique and valuable perspective to this evolving industry.

   

  Russ has been married for 44 years, has three children and fourteen grandchildren which have shown him that at the core of any successful man, is family. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golf and camping. Additionally, Russ values his involvement and positions within his church.

  

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  Territory Sales Manager

  Eric joined Linc Energy is 2010 and is a Territory Sales Manager. He began in the Utility Contractor Division, performing meter audits and provided electronic measurement services. Recognizing Eric’s interpersonal skills and past experience, he was transferred into sales. He is currently responsible for managing Colorado and New Mexico accounts emphasizing on gas producers and utility companies. Previously, he was a National Accounts Manager for 23 years at TV Guide. He also owned and operated a retail business for five years.

  
  Eric has been married over 28 years, has three boys and a grandson. In his spare time he enjoys motorcycles, boating and camping. He has managed youth athletic teams, been on the Platte Canyon Chamber of Commerce board of directors and an officer for the same organization.
  
   

• Contract Utility Service

  

  Wes Whitley

  Project Manager

  Wes has worked in our Utility Contractor Service Division since 2002. He performs operations and maintenance services for the gas industry, electronic metering services, Operator Qualification Training and specializes in corrosion services. He is a NACE Corrosion Technician and certified in various applications including: Cathodic Protection Tester I and II. Wes brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Linc Energy having worked at Colorado Springs Utilities for 23 years with increasing responsibilities ranging from Corrosion Control Technician to Corrosion Supervisor. Additionally, He has been trained in Pipeline Safety, Safety & Health, rectifiers and he graduated from the National Electronics Institute.

• Meters & Regulators

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  Meter & Regulator Specialist

  Tom currently manages the meter and regulator operations at Linc Energy. For over fifteen years, he worked with mechanical contractors and engineering firms to approve the use of gas regulators and gas meters in desired applications. Prior to this, he spent 28 years designing gas regulator and gas meter applications for Public Service Company of Colorado in the Gas Utilization & Testing Laboratory. Here, he was responsible for testing and designing two PSIG fuel line systems for converting propane customers to natural gas.
  
  With over forty years professional experience, Tom offers insight rarely found in the industry. Tom has a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver.

• Administration

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  Accounting
   

  Zetah, also known as Zee, is currently the accountant at Linc Energy and handles the company’s bookkeeping. She brings 30 years’ experience as a staff accountant for a CPA group to Linc Energy. She’s also worked on audit teams for nonprofits and is thoroughly proficient in tax and bookkeeping practices. Zee is a relatively new member of Linc Energy, and on weekends one may find her at an antique auto show or in front of her sewing machine.