Meet the Team
Jason Merrick
President
Jason Merrick created Talos Engineering in April 2012. As President, Jason is working to build an automation company that provides value to his clients and also interesting and fulfilling work for his employees. His current focus is on business development and quality assurance.
Chad Crider
Engineering Manager
Chad joined Talos as an Automation Engineer in 2022 and took on the role of Engineering Manager in 2025. Chad’s days are now split between organizing and training the technical team and performing technical work when the occasion calls for it.
Mark Toler
Account Manager
Responsible for accounts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and beyond, Mark Toler is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, management, and sales.
Josh Carson
Sales Engineer
Josh joined us in 2026 as a Sales Engineer. A Pennsylvania native, Josh’s wide array of experiences and interests give him valuable perspective when it comes to solving client problems and supporting the Sales Team.
Russell Reasoner
Automation Engineer
Russell Reasoner joined Talos Engineering as an Automation Engineer in July 2019. Russell handles matters related to control system design, troubleshooting, and programming.
Mikel Danielson
Automation Engineer
Mikel Danielson joined Talos Engineering as an Automation Engineer in February 2020. Mikel designs, programs, commissions and troubleshoots automated processes and machines.
Sota Nakahama
Automation Engineer
Joining the group in 2023, all the way from Japan via Utah, Sota is a favorite among clients and co-workers alike.
Justin Gonzalez
Automation Engineer
Justin joined Talos in early 2026, fresh from OSU in Corvallis. Justin is excited to apply the skills he learned there and in his two internships to interesting and challenging projects at Talos.
Thomas Glass
Automation Engineer
Thomas joined us in July of 2026 as an Automation Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle. In the summer of 2025, Thomas was an intern with us and although he is a native of New Hampshire, we are very pleased he chose to return to Talos Engineering for his first engineering job.
Ryan Hopkins
Automation Engineer
Ryan Hopkins joined Talos in August 2026 as an Automation Engineer after completing his Industrial Engineering degree at Oregon State University. In addition, he also acquired his Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and Business Innovation Management.
Ben Raisl
Automation Engineer
Ben Raisl joined Talos in early 2026 as an Automation Engineer after completing his ECE degree at Oregon State University. Keenly aware of the critical role that automated systems play in factory operation, Ben enjoys providing the highest level of service he can manage.
Jadon Bingham
Automation Engineer
Jadon Bingham joined us in June 2026 as an Automation Engineer after earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Montana Technological University. While attending MTU he served as President of the Montana Tech American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Recently he passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Jace Dunn
Automation Engineering Intern
Jace joined us for the summer of 2026 as an Intern from Washington State University. He will graduate in 2027 with a BS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He has received awards at DeVlieg Undergraduate Research Foundation, President’s Honor Roll, University Achievement Award, EECS Frederic P. Emery Award and the Gary Steele EECS Award.
Conrad Kelsay
Automation Engineering Intern
Conrad joined us for the summer of 2026 as an Automation Engineering Intern from Oregon State University. He will graduate in 2028 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with an option for Robotics. His coursework includes Linear Algebra, Circuits, Material Science and Statistics with honors. His skills vary in programming, 3D printing, drilling, CAD, laser cutting and Lab Techniques.
Andrea Mackay
Office Admin
Joining Talos in 2022, Andrea helps keep Talos’ wheels in motion. She enjoys helping the technical staff, making the office a pleasant place to be, and keeping Accounts Payable organized.
Jim Amsel
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Jim joined Talos in 2025 and works to keep our invoicing and receivables in order. When there’s a break in the action, he’s always game for a chat about WSU Cougar Football.