GREEN BAY, WI, September 24, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ken DeBauche has been recognized for achievement in industrial maintenance, repair and operations distribution.

Mr. DeBauche's distinguished career in industrial maintenance, repair and operations distribution, as well as electrical and automation components, spans nearly five decades and reflects a remarkable commitment to technical excellence and customer service. For the past four years, he has served as an automation support specialist at Motion Industries, Inc., where he is recognized for his expertise in electric power transmission and power transmission components.

In his capacity, Mr. DeBauche provides comprehensive customer support, assists with variable frequency drive startups, manages product collection and technical support, sources specialized products for his colleagues and oversees dataverse programming for his product group. His efforts continue to make a significant impact on the company's electrical product sales as well as its troubleshooting and decision-making processes.

Alongside his automation support role, Mr. DeBauche has been an electrical products support specialist with Motion's national division since 2013. Throughout this period, he was vital in the launch of a new support group following the company's acquisition of Kaman Industrial Technologies; he and his supervisor developed the operational framework for the group, which has since been implemented in various locations across the United States. Recognizing the impact of his experience and leadership, his colleagues successfully advocated for his retention during the transition.

From 2002 to 2013, Mr. DeBauche held the position of electrical specialist at Kaman Industrial in the Upper Midwest. Among his most notable achievements during this time was his involvement in building a dedicated support group for Schneider Electric from the ground up alongside two of his colleagues. He personally developed the programming tools that enabled the group to track its work efficiently, an accomplishment that remains a point of pride for its long-term impact.

Mr. DeBauche began his professional journey in early 1977 as a branch manager at AC Supply, a regional Wisconsin-based company. He soon demonstrated his ingenuity by collaborating with a customer on a new production concept, completing much of the basic design himself and coordinating the necessary resources to deliver a successful outcome. The project resulted in superior product reliability compared to previous methods and showcased his capacity for innovation and customer-focused solutions, both of which would become hallmarks of his career.

Throughout every stage of his journey, Mr. DeBauche has built a reputation as an electric power transmission expert whose knowledge is relied upon by his colleagues and clients alike. His longevity in the field is matched by few, with nearly half a century of continuous service through multiple corporate transitions — a testament to his loyalty and adaptability.

Mr. DeBauche's academic background includes coursework in physics and agricultural education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Although financial and family obligations required him to leave before completing a degree, his studies provided him with a strong foundation for understanding complex technical systems that proved central to his later work in automation and power transmission.

Reflecting on his storied journey, Mr. DeBauche credits his intelligence and tenacity — qualities shaped by early life experiences as part of a United States Navy family frequently on the move — as key drivers of his professional success. Business ethics have always guided his approach; he values long-term relationships over short-term gains and has consistently chosen loyalty over opportunities for higher compensation elsewhere.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. DeBauche has made outstanding contributions to civic-minded causes both within his community and beyond. He is a founding member of a veterans fundraising motorcycle ride that operated for 25 years, raising more than $4 million in support of veterans' causes before its conclusion and received an award for his support. His involvement also includes membership in the Lions Club, volunteering at food banks and ongoing financial support for various charities and GoFundMe campaigns alongside his wife through an annual giving budget.

On a personal level, Mr. DeBauche was born in Chicago, Illinois, at Naval Station Great Lakes in 1957. His early years were marked by frequent relocations across the country with his siblings due to his father's U.S. Navy service; by fifth grade he had already attended four different grade schools. He has been happily married to his spouse since 1996, blending two sons from his side with two stepdaughters into one family of four children. Together they have 14 grandchildren ranging from their early 20s to 4 years, with three adopted by their youngest daughter. Spending time with his grandchildren is now among his greatest joys.

Despite physical limitations that keep him largely at home today, Mr. DeBauche remains committed to Motion Industries, aiming to reach a major milestone anniversary with the company while continuing to provide valuable support to customers and colleagues alike. Rather than seeking further advancement or management roles, he is focused on refining processes and response times within the organization and maintaining his own up-to-date knowledge through continuous learning about new products via vendor-provided online courses.

Mr. DeBauche's life and career stand as an example of steadfast dedication to industry expertise, ethical business practices and meaningful civic engagement — qualities that have earned him widespread respect from his peers and helped him make a lasting impact within both his profession and the broader community.

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