Knowledge is Our Strength

Kono Kogs, Inc used thermal oxidizer supplier

Each senior team member has 20+ years experience designing, applying, refurbishing or servicing thermal oxidizer systems

We have been buying and refurbishing thermal oxidizer systems since 1996. Our lead team’s 150 years of combined experience enables us to reconfigure thermal / regenerative thermal oxidizers to meet nearly any air pollution control need. Whether you need to control volatile organic compounds (VOC), hazardous air pollutants (HAP), fumes, odor, or all of the above, Kono Kogs has experience in treating nearly any air emission stream.

Our Team

Chris Worachek

President
  • 30 years designing, applying & refurbishing oxidizers

Boyd Konowalski

Vice President
  • 26 years designing, applying & refurbishing oxidizers
  • UMinnesota – Aerospace Engineering

Chris (Buster) Heikkila

Sales Manager
  • 25+ years in industrial equipment and processing
  • Northern Michigan U – Electromechanical Technology

Dan Kozlowski

Service Manager
  • 33 years servicing oxidizers & ovens

Jason Nowak

Electrical Engineering Manager
  • 24 years of electrical/PLC design, field service support & training in the oxidizer industry
  • Associates Degree – Electro/Mechanical Technology

Joe Jordan

Manufacturing Superintendent
  • 5 years fabrication management in shipbuilding & military equipment
  • 15 years welding/fabrication

Chris Penegor

Mechanical Engineering Manager
  • 24 years of mechanical design, development, & rebuild of oxidizers & WESPs
  • Associates Degree – Mechanical Design

Mason Berceau

Assembly Manager
  • 7 years refurbishing, servicing, & installing oxidizers
  • Associates Degree – Electro/Mechanical Technology

Josh Dhuey

Installation Supervisor
  • 7 years refurbishing, servicing, & installing oxidizers
  • Associates Degree – Electro/Mechanical Technology

Becca Worachek

Office Manager
  • 6 years helping the senior team excel
  • UWGB Business degree

Collin Repitz

Fabrication Manager
  • 12 years welding/fabrication
  • NWTC Degree – Welding

Jamie Fenske

Painting Shop Manager
  • 26 years paint shop management
  • 31 years paint and finishing experience

Chris (Chewy) Schuster

Facilities & Safety Manager
  • 5 years facility & safety
  • 25 years industrial supply

Louie Zellner

Traffic & Equipment Manager
  • Manages oxidizer inventory & equipment shipping

Chuck Konowalski

Marketing Manager
  • 30 years designing, applying, & refurbishing oxidizers
  • UMinnesota – Mechanical Engineering