The Mountz core management team is dedicated to driving innovation, precision, and excellence in torque solutions. With a shared commitment to quality and customer success, our leaders foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and a culture of integrity to ensure we deliver the highest standards in the industry.
Brad Mountz - President
Brad Mountz has served as President of Mountz, Inc. since 1996, bringing over four decades of experience across nearly every facet of the organization. With 41 years of dedicated service, Brad’s leadership journey has evolved through a range of operational and strategic roles, culminating in his current position where he leads the Executive Team, oversees long-term strategy, and fosters a values-driven company culture.
A firm believer in Conscience Leadership, Brad emphasizes ethical decision-making, integrity, and accountability in both his leadership style and the company’s direction. He takes particular pride in the development of Mountz's robust sales, marketing, and quality systems—pillars that continue to support the company’s growth and operational excellence.
Brad is especially energized by the entrepreneurial and strategic challenges of running and scaling a business. His passion lies in building strong teams, shaping forward-thinking strategies, and creating sustainable value for employees, customers, and stakeholders alike.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, staying active in his community, and following a wide range of sports—especially baseball.
David Aviles - Controller
David started in Mountz in 1996 as an Accounts Receivable Administrator. During his tenure, he advanced through all major accounting department roles. David was promoted to CFO in 2011 and serves as the Treasurer on the Mountz Board of Directors. " Mountz provides me the challenges and opportunities to grow my career," said David. "Mountz truly believes in developing and growing their people. The organization has also given me a well-rounded view of business operations versus concentrating in one specific area."
He focuses on making strategic investments and achieving profitability goals to ensure Mountz achieves its vision. In addition to Finance and Accounting, David oversees Order Management, HR, IT, and facilities management activities. Developing an innovative IT infrastructure and a customer-centric Order Management (OM) department are vital objectives that David focuses on supporting to help exceed the customer experience. David is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Cyd Simione - Director of HR
Cyd joined Mountz, Inc. in 1993 as an Accounts Receivable Administrator. During her tenure at Mountz, she has had the opportunity to hold positions in Accounting & Administration, including Accounts Payable and Controller. She is also part of the Mountz Internal quality audit team for the QMS (Quality Management System) and serves as the Assistant Secretary on the Mountz board of directors. To help Mountz achieve its vision, Cyd ensures the company has the processes and policies to hire and retain the right people so we can exceed our quality, customer service, and performance objectives.
"I enjoy working at Mountz because I feel valued and appreciated," said Cyd. " I have been provided with growth opportunities. Especially with my HR role, I am fortunate to be an instrument of carrying on a culture of care and compassion that the Mountz family has always shown to its employees." Cyd was born in Cebu City, Philippines, and earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from the University of the Philippines. She migrated to the USA in 1991 to join her parents. Cyd is married, and she and her husband have a son. She enjoys listening to music, gardening, cooking, and taking walks during her free time.
Daniel Andeel - Director of Sales
Daniel joined Mountz Inc. in 1994 as a sales representative in Southern California. His passion for the sales profession and developing people has propelled Daniel to advance in various sales management roles at Mountz. He has a proven track record of building winning teams and driving sales in a fast-paced environment that delivers solutions for Mountz customers.
His sales career started right out of college, selling copiers for Lanier Worldwide before joining Mountz. Daniel attended Azusa Pacific University and earned a communication and business management degree. While residing in Southern California, Daniel and his wife have two sons pursuing their academic and baseball careers at the collegiate level. Daniel enjoys spending time with family, self-improvement, working out, wine, sports, watching his sons playing baseball, and taking time to appreciate the gift of life.
Olivia Mountz - Director of Marketing & Sales Operations
Olivia joined the family business in 2018 as a Business Development manager. She is the daughter of Brad Mountz and granddaughter of Don Mountz, the founder. Olivia focuses on business strategy development and implementation, including helping to develop the next generation of leaders at the company and driving organizational excellence across the organization to achieve its vision. Her passion is coaching and mentoring, especially with women. She enjoys the organization's people, culture, and executive leadership opportunities. "I will drive strategy and build high-performing teams that execute our goals. I will positively contribute to the culture by growing and mentoring future leaders in the organization," said Olivia." I am proud to sell a product that makes the world a safer place."
Olivia and her husband welcomed their first child at the end of 2021. She enjoys traveling to Europe, cooking healthy food, and spending time by the ocean with family. Olivia graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. Communication and a minor in Political Science.
James Lau - Director of Product
James Lau brings over a decade of expertise in developing innovative, high-performance products for manufacturing and industrial applications. Since joining Mountz in 2021, James has played a key role in shaping the company’s product strategy, focusing on delivering solutions that enhance precision, reliability, and efficiency for customers around the world.
Before Mountz, James held pivotal roles in both consumer tech and industrial engineering. At JUUL, he led a strategic product proposal that accelerated roadmap decisions and saved over $5 million in development costs. Earlier in his career, as an optomechanical design lead, James developed six patented LED lighting product lines, contributing to a portfolio exceeding $100 million in annual revenue. These experiences solidified his passion for product leadership—where technical expertise meets market-driven decision-making.
At Mountz, James is dedicated to aligning customer needs, partner capabilities, and internal innovation to deliver best-in-class fastening tools and services. “I find immense satisfaction in solving complex fastening challenges for the manufacturers that build the products and infrastructure we rely on every day,” he says.
James holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and is a certified Product Manager through the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM). Outside of work, he’s most at home skiing, hiking trails, or camping under the stars.
Jon Simmons - Senior Director of Engineering
Jon joined Mountz in 2022 to guide the Mountz engineering team into the next growth phase. His objective is to lead and evolve a great engineering team to develop compelling, innovative products that help Mountz achieve its vision. "We get to work with great people to make great products that are a meaningful contribution to society. Our products are a must-have, not a nice to have, for the world to function," said Jon. "It's truly rewarding to work with such people developing these products."
Jon earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University while working in R&D for the energy industry. After graduation, he joined Lockheed working in R&D for the F-22 and other programs. Next, Jon entered the world of high energy physics with a Lockheed assignment at the Superconducting Super Collider National Laboratory as the integration engineer for the main ring of superconducting magnets. He joined his first small company as the Product Line Manager and Head Engineer for a startup, Cybex Technologies, automating the last manual manufacturing process for the Intel Pentium. Jon then spent ten years at Applied Materials, leading the Ion Implant North America Systems Engineering team, with multiple first-in-fab product launches at 1st Tier semiconductor manufacturers. Entering the world of ultra precision optics, Jon became Vice President of Engineering at Nanometrics, leading the development of their products into an industry-leading position. He joined ThinFilm Electronics in 2015 and helped build out and commission the world's first roll-to-roll printed transistor fab.
Aubrey Tiikkala - Business Intelligence | Data Analytics Manager
Aubrey Tiikkala is a finance and business intelligence leader dedicated to optimizing financial operations and driving strategic growth. As Manager of Business Intelligence Finance Analysis at Mountz, she integrates financial strategy with business intelligence to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Aubrey played a key role in integrating the finance aspect of Mountz with Snap-On after the acquisition, ensuring transparent financial reporting and alignment with corporate objectives. She is responsible for budgeting, streamlining financial processes, and leads data-driven decision-making to improve performance. Her expertise in P&L analysis, revenue operations, and forecasting helps drive long-term growth.
With a track record of reducing financial close timelines, optimizing reporting, and fostering collaboration across departments, Aubrey continuously enhances operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging data for strategic decision-making, she ensures finance remains a driving force in company-wide success.
