Tony Ross brings over 18 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry as President of Astro Metal Craft. He has advanced through a variety of positions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business from the ground up, starting as a finish grinder and moving into roles such as punch/laser operator and production leadership. A graduate of North Dakota State University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tony is passionate about applying systems thinking to solve business challenges and drive the strategic direction of Astro.

He is dedicated to creating value for all stakeholders – employees, customers, vendors, and the community. Tony is married with four children and enjoys an active lifestyle including volleyball, mountain biking, and building trails.

 

 

Chris Rock is the Director of Architectural Metals at Astro Metal Craft and Stellarcraft. Chris has been an integral part of the Architectural Division’s success at Astro and has been key to the launch of Stellarcraft. Chris has a long history in the architectural metals industry with over 29 years of experience.

Chris is a father to three girls, enjoys boating, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family and friends.

 

 

 

 

Chris is the Director of Industrial Metals at Astro, joining the team in February 2021. With a Manufacturing Engineering degree from NDSU, he brings over 12 years of experience from the medical device industry at Remmele and the powersports manufacturing sector at Sportech, where he held roles up to Plant Manager.

Chris lives in Maple Grove with his wife, Delaney, and their three children, and enjoys family time, camping, and woodworking.

 

 

 

Tanner is the lead project manager at Astro Metal Craft and Stellarcraft. He attended North Dakota State University (NDSU), where he earned a degree in Construction Management with a minor in Business. While in college, he spent five summers working in excavating and directional drilling, gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Outside of work, Tanner enjoys landscaping and maintaining his lawn. He’s passionate about the outdoors and spends his free time camping, fishing, 4-wheeling, and hunting. Whether working in construction, helping with fieldwork, or enjoying nature, he values hard work, adventure, and the satisfaction of building something lasting.

 

 

Emmy Ross is the Director of Business Development at Astro Metal Craft and Stellarcraft. She attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison and double majored in the business school with Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management degrees. Her experience in entrepreneurship and passion for design allows her to connect with architects, project managers and business owners who are looking to turn their visions into a reality.

She is a mother of four children and in her “spare” time she enjoys playing competitive volleyball (indoor and sand), reading, and catching up on her guilty pleasures, General Hospital & Top Chef.

 

 

Adam Kramer joined Astro Metal Craft in August 2023, bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in welding, machining, engineering, and CNC programming. His diverse career journey includes roles as a welder/fabricator, machinist, fixture designer, Designer III, Project Engineer, and Lead. Adam honed his technical skills at Hutch Tech (CNC and Mold Making) and Hennepin Tech (Engineering).

He currently resides in Otsego with his wife, Dannette, and their two children, Milah and Sully. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his family, homeschooling his kids, bass fishing, and continuously learning new skills.

 

 

Dustin brings over 24 years of experience in the metals industry, where he’s taken on a variety of roles including sales, estimating, purchasing, and project management. His broad background gives him a well-rounded perspective and a practical approach to getting things done. He attended Ridgewater College and SCSU.

Dustin resides in Buffalo with his significant other, Angie. They enjoy a busy, fun-filled life with his daughter Teagan and Angie’s two children, Trista and Xavier. Outside of work, Dustin enjoys spending time with family, working on home projects, fishing, and staying actively involved in his children’s school and sports activities.

 

 

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With over 13 years of experience in metal fabrication and leadership, Zach brings a hands-on understanding of manufacturing to his role in purchasing and project management at Astro Metal Craft. Before joining the team, he spent 3 years as machine operator and fabrication department lead at DCI Inc., followed by 3 years as machine shop manager at Brunn Industries, and 2 years in the same role at Depotstar Inc. This background gives him a unique perspective when it comes to sourcing, planning, and coordinating projects efficiently and effectively.

Outside of work, Zach enjoys life with his wife, Sarah, and kids, Henry, Emma, and Stella. He’s an avid outdoorsman with a passion for archery, hunting, and biking—interests that reflect his focus, discipline, and love for the outdoors. 

 

Jeremiah is a project manager at Astro Metal Craft.  He went to St. Paul College for Construction Management. Jeremiah has been in the Architectural sheet metal industry for 14+ years.

Outside of work, Jeremiah enjoys time with his family and friends and has a passion for anything outdoors.  Which includes fishing, hunting and golfing.

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy Ahrens is part of the Astro Metal Craft engineering team, having transitioned from an engineering intern in 2019 to a full-time role during his final year at school. He holds a MET (Manufacturing Engineering Technologies) degree from St. Cloud State University.

Timothy and his soon-to-be wife, Mackenzie (known as #MacsMini’s!), reside in Big Lake. In his free time, he enjoys family moments, traveling, fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden and property projects with their 10 chickens.

 

 

 

 

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Maria is our Marketing and Communications Specialist at Astro Metal Craft and Stellarcraft. She holds a Communications degree from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and is currently completing her MBA at the University of Sioux Falls.

During her undergraduate studies, Maria was a competitive D2 tennis player, team captain, and Athletes in Action leader. Maria enjoys fitness, exploring nature, managing a musical entertainment business with her sister and spending quality time with friends & family.

 

 

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