THE LEADER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY BIOMASS SYSTEMS
Phone 717-763-0286
Leadership
Business, Management, and Engineering
Mark T. Leach, President
A.A. Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mark T. Leach is a founding partner and company president, responsible for Engineering Design and Project Management. A native and resident of Harrisburg, Mark spent his entire professional career in the renewable energy and metal fabrication business. Since receiving his MET Degree at HACC, he has been designing, installing and supporting biomass systems and engineering solutions.
Before founding AFS, Mark progressed from Mechanical Designer to Project Engineer to Product Manager and finally to Plant Manager for Saxton Air Systems – Energy Systems Division based in Harrisburg. Since 1990, Mark Leach has worked to make AFS Energy Systems one of the fastest growing and most successful renewable energy system companies in the United States.
John A. Frailey P.E., Vice President – Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer Pennsylvania Reg.# PE-037927-E
John Frailey is also a founding partner as well as the vice president of engineering for AFS Energy Systems. John is responsible for the engineering design, service and support of all AFS wood-fired biomass systems. John also spent his entire career in the renewable energy field. Since receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering degree at Auburn University, he has been designing and supporting renewable energy biomass systems throughout North America.
Before founding AFS, John worked as a project engineer and engineering manager at Saxton Air Systems – Energy Systems Division. Since 1990, John and his partners have established AFS Energy Systems one of the fastest growing and most successful renewable energy system companies in the United States.
Jay Clark, Vice President – Sales
B.S. Business Administration
Jay Clark is the third founding partner of AFS Energy Systems. A Florida native, Jay received his degree and moved to Pennsylvania to build his career in biomass systems in 1981. Since then Jay has held various executive positions with Irvington-Moore (sales manager), Saxton Air Systems Inc. – Energy Systems Division (vice president, sales), American Wood Dryers, Inc. (sales manager), Automated Lumber Handling, Inc. (partner, vice president) and A.L.H. Properties, Inc. (partner, vice president).
Jay Clark manages all aspects of the day-to-day sales process for AFS. Jay and his national team of AFS sales representatives cover all of North America. His responsibilities include a thorough analysis of the perspective project site as well as the customer’s needs and challenges. Then he works closely with the AFS engineering team to custom-design the optimal renewable energy solution. Jay’s many years in the forest products industry also make him a valuable resource in assisting customers in finding fuel for their wood-fired energy system.
Experience
The three founders of AFS Energy Systems have been in the biomass industry for almost thirty years! They formed AFS Energy Systems in 1990 and there is no substitute for over 100 years of combined engineering experience serving customers across North America. If you want a biomass energy system done right, you need a company that knows the business and has a track record of providing successful solutions.
Quality
Each and every component in an AFS Biomass System is hand selected and best-in-class. From the long-life steel in conveyors to the state-of-the-art P.L.C.s in the control panels to modern manufacturing techniques, AFS’ full-time Quality Control Officer ensures your energy system is built to provide you ongoing financial benefits.
Investment
In this economic climate, it’s tough to find a great investment. AFS Energy clients often experience a payback of two to three years! A biomass energy system from AFS is a ‘sure thing’ in very uncertain times.
Service
The AFS Service Team is ready to assist you at any time. Through on-line access to our control systems, they might be able to help you instantly. If on-site service is needed, service technicians are poised to provide full support in their fully-stocked AFS service vans.
Turn-key
AFS Energy Systems provides a complete, in-house solution to your energy needs and much more. Dedicated teams for design, fabrication, engineering, support and service ensure there is accountability and control over every aspect of design and manufacturing.
Flexibility
An AFS customer gets what an AFS customer needs and wants. There are no AFS “cookie cutter” solutions. You have specific needs and AFS will custom design your system to exceed your expectations. And if you need assistance with analysis, we’ll help you with that as well!
Value
An AFS Energy biomass system is not designed to be the cheapest or most expensive solution. AFS will design your system to be the best value, paying for itself quickly and making your business more profitable and environmental at the same time. That’s value!
