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Brad Smith Retires After 27 Years with Delta Motion

Battle Ground, WA – July 17, 2026 – Delta Motion announces that Brad Smith, Regional Sales Manager, has fully retired effective June 30, 2026. Mike Dodds is now responsible for serving Delta’s distributors in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Aaron Heinrich has assumed responsibility for supporting distributors in Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

Brad came to Delta Motion from the Al Smith Company, the first manufacturer’s representative firm for Temposonics position transducers. Brad gained extensive knowledge of the sawmilling industry in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada and played an instrumental role in introducing the Temposonics position transducer technology to the industry. He was a technical sales resource who helped users integrate these sensors into their equipment, enabling more precise control. When he joined what was then known as Delta Computer Systems in 1999, Brad’s experience complemented and strengthened Delta’s presence in the lumber industry. Brad also helped Delta develop a better understanding of manufacturer’s representatives and distributors. Ironically, Brad’s son, Josiah, pre-dates his father as a Delta employee; Josiah was a talented intern who contributed to the early development of some of Delta’s internal software applications before graduating.

“Brad’s friendly, calm, and professional demeanor has been an asset to Delta Motion,” says President Jacob Paso. “His interactions and relationships with distributor owners and employees were positive and he always aimed to bring mutual benefit to both parties. He also made huge contributions to Delta’s training program, as a tireless teacher, always happy to help explain concepts and assist users. His presence will be greatly missed.”

"It has been a privilege to work alongside so many talented coworkers, distributors, and customers over the years," said Brad Smith. "I'm grateful for the friendships I've made and look forward to seeing Delta Motion continue to grow and succeed."

In addition to his sales development responsibilities, Brad spearheaded Delta Motion's sales team meetings, bringing colleagues together to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and align on company initiatives. He enjoyed in-person interactions with his colleagues and would often be the focus of many of the good-natured jokes during these meetings. He frequently volunteered to organize Delta events and lead large training classes.

Brad and his wife enjoy camping in the Northwest with their children and grandchildren. He continues to volunteer in the local schools teaching science and technology related subjects. He and his wife also remain active in serving others through their church community. The Delta Motion team wishes Brad a fond farewell and extends a heartfelt thank you for his many contributions to the company.