Our Team

TST is committed to be the national leader in the assembly and distribution of high quality fuel tanker trucks by providing the best designed, built and serviced product in the industry, exceeding customer expectations on every single unit.

The knowledge, experience, and skills of our employees in this core area will be utilized to expand to other niche markets requiring truck-mounted equipment, with special focus on the environmental waste control industry.

We are strongly committed to the continuing education and training of our employees as a major driving force to our future successes.

Tri State Tank has a complete staff of experienced professionals dedicated to providing unmatched quality at competitive prices. When you demand Quality, Safety and Performance, please call upon any of our staff.

Jason Soulon

Sales Manager
816-714-2624

jsoulon@tristatetank.com

Jason graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1998. That year Jason was hired at a leading truck builder in Illinois as the Parts Manager. Jason quickly gained experience in all aspects of tank truck design and manufacture. He began to sell trucks in 2001, a time when the industry was undergoing significant change as it adjusted to new truck technologies that were coming about. Electronic meter registers, automatic transmissions and "smart-truck technology" all required new knowledge and skills. Jason is a certified Technician for Allison Transmission's DOC electronic diagnotic tool and holds a Level 3 Certification for International Truck and Engine's Diamond Logic software. During his time in Illinois he also gained experience with all aspects of business management ERP systems and Weight Distribution of trucks.In April, 2008 Jason was named Vice President for the International Association of Young Gassers. He is proud to further the cause of the Propane industry through his work with the Young Gassers.

Jason joined the team at Tri State Tank in August of 2009. Let Jason put his experience to work for you to design and build a truck to your exact requirements.

Phil Hodes

Sales Associate
888-281-9965 or 913-279-3051

phodes@tristatetank.com

Phil has been with our sister-company, Progress Tank, since 1984. He has served as President of Garsite, our airport refueling truck division, and most recently as Vice President of Progress before joining the Tri State team in 2008. Phil brings many, many years of truck experience with a specialty in truck-mounted vacuum tanks and vacuum trailers. Phil can be reached seven days a week at the numbers shown above, or by email.

Randy Krauth

Sales Representative
816-714-2612

rkrauth@tristatetank.com

Randy Krauth currently serves as a Sales Representative with Tri State Tank. Randy joined Tri State Tank after he sold his company, Mid West Spray Equipment Company which he owned for over 15 year, which serviced the industrial paint and fiberglass industry. Randy's diverse back ground includes various positions within the painting and fiberglass industry includes Sales Trainer, Sales Manager, and Branch Manager.

Karen Elder

Sales Coordinator
816-714-2414

kelder@tristatetank.com

Karen has over 30 years of professional experience in the truck mounting and sales industry. Karen has held various positions with in the industry and has extensive experience in inventory control, purchasing, truck tank mounting, and sales. Karen currently serves as Inside Sales Coordinator for Tri State Tank. Karen also handles all customers support functions including dealer licensing. Prior to Karen's return to Tri State Tank, she served as President/Owner of Truck Moves II, which served the transportation staffing industry.

Dan Hermansen

Sales Representative
816-714-2610

dhermansen@tristatetank.com

Dan moved to Kansas City from Grand Prairie, TX in 2011 to join the Tri State Sales Team. He spent the previous 9 years in the truck equipment industry gaining experience in sales, purchasing, scheduling and customer service. His background in truck equipment has served him well while learning the ins and outs of Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles. You can rely on Dan to provide you with prompt, friendly and accurate service. Call him today for a quote on your next truck.

Lonnie Buckler

Parts Sales/Customer Service Manager
Direct: 816-714-2668

lebuckler@tristatetank.com

In June of 1989, fresh off the family farm, Lonnie started his journey at Tri State Tank as a welder and laborer. In the early 1990's Lonnie accepted a new challenge as an assember of Propane ASME code vessels. In 2004 Lonnie was promoted to Quality Control Manager, responsible for the testing of propane, refined fuel and vacuum completed units. In August of 2011, based on his product knowledge, Lonnie assumed his current position as Parts Sales/Customer Service Manager. Lonnie brings first-hand, 'hands-on' experience to his job and enjoys interacting with the Tri State Tank customer. Lonnie is married, with 2 lovely daughters Addin and Emilee. The family enjoys sports, camping, fishing and hunting.Lonnie looks forward to speaking with you, our customer.