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Matt Kuffel
Matt Kuffel

Matt Kuffel

President

Matt joined B&K 13 years ago and heads the group today. Matt’s foundation in the industry includes a mechanical engineering degree and MBA from UW, and work at Precision Castparts in Ohio and West Virginia, where he supported the aerospace and oil and gas industries. Matt enjoys harnessing new technologies for B&K customers while staying true to the company’s 40-year tradition of reliability. His passion is not just selling and servicing the best equipment, but delivering as a trusted, strategic partner with each client. When Matt is not driving change at work, he’s driving his wife and three kids around in their 1976 VW Westphalia camper.

Nick Kuffel
Nick Kuffel

Nick Kuffel

Vice President of Operations & Engineering

Nick has been at B&K since 2008 and has progressed through a number of roles in the Sales Group. He made the shift to lead the Operations Group in 2021. His background includes civil engineering degrees from UW (BSCE) and Stanford (MSCE). He began his career in the structural engineering world working at Degenkolb Engineers. Nick’s focus is making systems and processes run more efficiently, so that all requests from customers keep flowing to a solution. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, playing golf and skiing.

Steve Eckert
Steve Eckert

Steve Eckert

Service Operations Manager

Steve has overseen service operations for all four sites since 2022, and he’s excited with his mission: constantly improving how we get things done. Steve says the secret to success is having a vision, and having a company dedicated to doing things right. Steve bikes, plays saxophone and clarinet, and is especially fond of orchestras.

James Burkhart
James Burkhart

James Burkhart

Industrial Sales Manager

James has been part of the Beckwith & Kuffel family for over a quarter of a century. After serving 12 years in the US Army he joined B&K as an expediter and came up through the ranks in parts sales, then applications, and has been a territory manager since 2009. James enjoys the challenge of providing innovative solutions to customers’ needs. He also leads our BKR Reliability training program, which teaches customers how to maintain their own equipment and extend the life of their investment. In his new role, James looks forward to building strong relationships with clients and partners, tackling new challenges, and contributing to the growth of Beckwith & Kuffel. When he’s not solving customers’ problems, James likes to build computers and spend time with his wife and son.
Keith Cahill
Keith Cahill

Keith Cahill

Service Sales Manager

Keith is a testament to B&K’s commitment to a deep bench of excellent talent. Keith’s commitment to our customers spans ten years He loves that every day is different, and that he knows he can make customers happy. He’s built a strong reputation for technical smarts. Keith also restores vintage cars.

AFFILIATIONS

We are proud members of

Evergreen Rural Water of Washington
Idaho Rural Water Association
Energy Trust of Oregon
Washington Winegrowers
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Northwest Fisheries Association
Master Builders Association
ICDA
GDPWW
Food Northwest
CAMPS
Alaska Miners Association
Oregon Association of Water Utilities
We’re excited to announce that Beckwith & Kuffel has become an official small business partner of the Seattle Seahawks! This partnership reflects our commitment to excellence both in our community and in our reliable service. Here’s to a successful season ahead - Go Hawks!

Find out more at the Seahawks Small Business Partner page.
Seattle Seahawks Small Business Partner 2026