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Olson Custom Designs Names Director of Business Development



Coby Smith

Olson Custom Designs, a provider of precision CNC machining and fabrication for aerospace, medical, defense and high-performance industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Coby Smith as the company's new Director of Business Development.

Smith brings more than 30 years of experience in CNC machining, machine tool sales and manufacturing leadership to the role. Most recently, he served as a sales engineer at Reynolds Machinery, supporting customers across Indiana with advanced machining solutions. Prior to that, he founded and led Circle City Machine Tools, where he spent over five years helping shops in the Midwest select and implement the right CNC technologies to grow their businesses.

Smith's career spans key technical and sales positions where he built a reputation for practical solutions, integrity and long-term customer relationships. He began his career as a CNC programmer, providing him hands-on experience that continues to guide his customer-first approach.

"Coby understands the industry from the ground up," said Mitch Olson, President of Olson Custom Designs. "He knows the shop floor, the sales process and the strategic importance of delivering on time. His experience and deep industry network make him the ideal person to help guide our continued growth."

As Director of Business Development, Smith will focus on expanding partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, strengthening customer support and identifying new opportunities in mission-critical manufacturing sectors.

For more information contact:

Olson Custom Designs

4825 W 79th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46268

317-892-6400

info@ocdfab.com

www.olsoncustomdesigns.com

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