About Us
Our Story
Air Equipment and Repair, Inc. was established in 1976 in the heart of Downtown San Antonio to service the paint equipment industry. Over the years we have included new equipment and parts for expanding industries such as Powder Coat, Sandblast, Fiberglass,and Spray Foam from major manufacturers such as Graco, Binks, Clemco, and PMC to help our growing list of customers from all over the world. Our inside and outside sales personnel are very knowledgeable. Many have been with us for over 30 years. They will be happy to assist you in meeting your needs
Our Team
Butch Pannell - President
Butch is the technical mind behind Air Equipment's success. With over 40 years experience in sales, repairs, custom builds, and on site training, Butch has seen it all and can assist our customers with nearly anything.
Juli Weber - Vice President
Juli has been with Air Equipment since it opened n 1976 when she was just 16 years old, She has a great passion for the business and, most of all, her customers. As a matter of fact, most customers still work directly with her today.
Leigh Ballowe - GM
Leigh started working at Air Equipment in 1984 manually tracking inventory everyday. He has since learned the business inside and out and is now the store's General Manager. If you have an old or obscure part number, chances are Leigh will know what it is.
Paul Espinoza - Shipping/Receiving
Paul has been with the company since 1988. He is known as the local shipping guru. Making sure the customer gets their parts in timely manor as well as all in one piece is what he's about.
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Mike Carroll - Outside Sales
Mike has been with Air Equipment since 1982! He's worked in every aspect, from repairs, to inside sales and finally outside sales. He cares deeply about his customers and always goes the extra mile to make sure their needs are met.
Jason Weber - Inside Sales/Marketing
Jason started with Air Equipment in 2010 but, being Juli's son, has been around the company his entire life. He is determined to keep the company's namesake in great hands for generations to come.
Sylvia Valdez - Accounting
Sylvia started at AER in 2011. She has an extensive background in both finance as well as running a business of her own. Her attention to detail makes her a valuable part of the Air Equipment team.
Calvin Ardies - Technical Service
Calvin joined the company in 2015 and has since mastered nearly all the equipment. His technical mind and hands on attitude make him an asset.
Doug Wright - Outside Sales
Doug joined Air Equipment in February of 2017. Prior to Air Equipment, Doug spent 22 years in facilities maintenance in the industrial finishing field. Doug covers, mainly, the Austin/Waco area, but will be covering East and West Texas as well.
Corey Weber - Counter Sales
Corey joined Air Equipment in August of 2018. He is Juli's youngest son and brings a young energy to the company helping with counter sales, deliveries, and shipping and receiving.