Our Team
Weld Plus offers simple, practical solutions for welding automation. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff is standing by and waiting to assist you with all of your welding equipment and machinery needs! Nobody knows welding automation like we do! Call us today to get the right solution for your operation.
Paul Rensing
President prensing@weldplus.com Extension 111In 1991 Weld Plus was started by Jack Schroeder and Paul Rensing working out of Jack’s basement and garage. Paul is the President of Weld Plus with over 30 employees working out of a 44,000 square foot facility on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio. Previous to Weld Plus, Paul sold for a local welding distributor for 8 years and before that he owned and operated a small construction firm specializing in replacement windows. He has been in the industry since 1983. Paul attended the University of Cincinnati and is an expert in welding processes and welding automation. Paul started a rigorous training program to further develop the overall skills of the entire staff. Expanded business levels and advancement of employees via a “Promote from Within” program have kept training at a steady pace. Paul enjoys golf and attending his son’s various sporting events.
Rob Mathews
Vice President rmathews@weldplus.com Extension 112Rob began his Weld Plus career in 2013 as the Director of Information Technology. In 2014, he was promoted to Managing Director. Rob’s responsibilities included Operations, Inside Sales, Purchasing, Marketing and IT. In 2018, Rob was promoted to Vice President. Prior to Weld Plus, Rob spent 10 years as the Director of IT for an international welding, industrial and safety products wholesaler. Rob received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and 3 children and is an avid golfer.
Connie Sprunk
Controller csprunk@weldplus.com Extension 113Connie joined Weld Plus as Controller in September of 2016. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in accounting. Before joining Weld Plus Connie ran her own consulting business. Prior to that she worked for a local CPA firm for ten years. Connie enjoys attending sporting events, boating and spending time with her husband and family.
Davis Rensing
VP of Sales and Business Development drensing@weldplus.com Extension 133Growing up watching his father (Paul) and grandfather (Jack) build the business, Davis has been around the welding industry since he can remember. After graduating from Ohio University’s College of Business, he worked in construction software sales and the mortgage industry before deciding to join the family business. His role at Weld Plus includes machinery sales, sales management, customer service and equipment acquisitions. He is a huge Cincinnati sports fan, enjoys playing golf, going fishing, cooking as well as spending time with his family and friends.
Craig Schafer
Director of Business Operations cschafer@weldplus.com Extension 130Craig joined Weld Plus as a part-time warehouse employee in 2006 while attending high school. In 2010, Craig moved into the shipping department to better his skills on meeting deadlines and customer service. Two years later Craig received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduation, Craig transitioned to an inside sales position which he maintained for the next 6 years. Craig currently holds the position of Director of Business Operations where he focuses on sales, marketing, purchasing and day-to-day operations. In his free time, Craig enjoys spending time with his family as well as running and golfing.
Buddy Mayborg
Outside Sales bmayborg@weldplus.com Extension 141Buddy graduated from Miami University in the summer of 2014 and began working at Weld Plus in September of that year. He started sanding, grinding, and painting in the machine preparation area, then went on to learn the rest of the warehouse operations including shipping and receiving. Buddy also worked in the service department and welder repair to get affiliated with the company’s scope of work. He enjoys playing golf, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.
Nick Peters
Machinery Sales npeters@weldplus.com Extension 132Nick graduated from Ohio University’s Business School in the summer of 2018 with a degree in marketing. During his time at OU he was part of the Ralph and Luci Shey Sales Center where he gathered valuable experience, skills and knowledge about sales. Nick joined the Weld Plus sales team in September of 2018. His main roles include machinery sales, rental sales, customer service and eBay sales. He enjoys attending sporting events, playing sports such as golf, basketball and softball and spending time with his family and friends.
Jeff Linneman
Business Development Representative jlinneman@weldplus.com Extension 140Jeff joined the Weld Plus sales team in April of 2021 with a background in staffing and apartment leasing. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Organizational Leadership and Minor in Business Administration. His roles at Weld Plus include business development, customer service and eBay sales. He utilizes his leadership and business skills to assist with customer relations and sales support. In his free time, Jeff enjoys following Cincinnati sports, golfing and spending time with friends and family.
Steve Messinger
Inside Sales / Parts smessinger@weldplus.com Extension 135Steve was hired as our driver in 1992, becoming the fourth member of the staff to join Weld Plus. Steve is now the main counter salesman and also fills in when necessary with inside sales and delivery. Previous to Weld Plus, Steve was part owner of a flooring supply distributorship and also a courier. Steve attended Cincinnati Technical College and has taken sales seminar courses. Steve enjoys yard work, gardening, golf and photography.
Travis Pell
Lead Service Technician tpell@weldplus.com Extension 120Travis started at Weld Plus in January of 2012 as an electrical technician in the service dept. Before coming to Weld Plus he was an electrician for Fluor Daniel, a global engineering construction company. Travis is currently the Lead Service Tech at Weld Plus. He enjoys spending time with his son, fishing, hunting and is an avid motorcyclist.
