About

Founded 2015. Family-owned.

HTS Coatings wasn't founded because the industry needed another thermal spray shop. It was founded because we believed customers deserved a partner who would combine technical expertise with genuine care for the people behind every part.

Our Story

"What do you think about starting a business together?"

Those were the words Ashley heard from Jason in 2015, while she was nine months pregnant with their third child.

What started as a conversation between husband and wife quickly became a leap of faith. When the thermal spray company Jason had helped lead for years closed its doors after more than six decades in business, they saw an opportunity to continue serving customers with the same craftsmanship and expertise, while building a company centered on something even greater: serving people.

Within a few months, they had signed a lease, secured a loan, welcomed six experienced team members, and opened the doors to what was then known as HB Coatings. In 2017, the company became HTS Coatings, a name that reflects both our commitment to Here To Serve and our mission that our coating solutions would enhance lives for the Glory of God.

Nearly a decade later, that same mission continues to guide every decision we make. We've grown from a small startup into a full-service thermal spray and component repair partner, offering nearly every major thermal spray process along with machining, grinding, welding, metallurgical testing, and engineering support—all under one roof.

But what we're most proud of isn't our equipment or our growth.

It's the people.

Our employees. Our customers. Our families. Every coating we apply protects equipment, but every relationship we build is an opportunity to serve someone well. That's why we believe success isn't measured only by parts repaired or downtime avoided—it's measured by the lives we have the privilege to impact along the way.

We're here to serve. And we'd be honored to serve you.

Our servant leaders

The people behind the parts.

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Ashley Hunsaker

CEO

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Jason Hunsaker

President

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Paul Engelman

VP of Customer Service

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Greg Tochtrop

Sr. Process Engineer

Chris Jones

Chris Jones

Director of Operations

Jay Villa

Jay Villa

Director Of Quality

Ashley Hunsaker — CEO

19+ years of accounting leadership. Four kids. Camping enthusiast (18 states in a 24-foot camper). Four half marathons and one full marathon. Ext. 102.

Jason Hunsaker — President

25+ years engineering; 2 years on the machining floor. Founder. Hands-on in shop operations. Four kids. Woodworking hobbyist. Ext. 104.

Paul Engelman — VP of Customer Service

32+ years across print, oil & gas, glass, power generation, and mining. Three kids, four grandkids, motorcycle traveler. Ext. 105.

Greg Tochtrop — Sr. Process Engineer

15+ years engineering in thermal spray; Hands-on trouble shooting and process development, 3 kids, enjoys blacksmithing. Ext. 107.

Chris Jones — Director of Operations

Jay Villa — Director Of Quality

Our mission

The mission of HTS Coatings is that our coating solutions would enhance lives for the glory of God.

Our Core Values

  • We Care Excellence is An Act of Love
  • We Pursue Excellence Purpose In Action
  • We Are Grateful Gratitude Changes Our Attitude
  • We Are Willing to Change Change is How We Grow

Life at HTS

Let's Enhance Lives Together.

From the first conversation to the final inspection, we're committed to delivering coating solutions you can count on.

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