Mission Ready: How Air Force Veteran Chase Peasley Found His Calling at Cincinnati Inc.
Meet Chase Peasley, an Application Specialist for Press Brakes at Cincinnati Incorporated. Learn more about Chase and his career journey at Cincinnati Incorporated.
When he joined Cincinnati Incorporated nearly five years ago, Chase Peasley didn’t have a long-term plan—just a willingness to learn. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I got out of the Air Force,” he says.
“Cincinnati took me in and gave me all the opportunities.”
He started in the parts department in 2020, where his days were filled with blueprint reading and uncovering history. “I remember pulling a print from 1940,” he recalls. “Seeing all the paperwork and parts lists from back then—that was pretty cool.” Supporting customers with decades-old machines quickly became part of the job. When a customer called needing help with a 1940s shear, their reaction stuck with him.
“They weren’t shocked we could help them,” he says. “That’s just what we do here — we keep those machines alive.”
Next came a move into shipping coordination, where the scale of Cincinnati’s machines became impossible to ignore. “We always joke—we’re not Amazon,” he laughs. Moving 40,000-pound machines required specialized trailers, trusted trucking partners, and constant communication. Large press brakes could take 10 to 15 trucks and several days to load. “It’s hectic,” he admits, “but it’s super rewarding when everything goes out perfectly and gets to the customer safely.”
Now, as a press brake applications engineer, Chase works directly with customers during demos—his favorite part of the job.
“When I see a demo on the calendar, I look forward to it,” he says. “It’s a full day of helping a customer, talking with them, and being personable.”
One standout moment came while helping a Michigan customer sync two EZ Bends working together. “When we got them running parts together, that was just awesome.”
As a veteran, Cincinnati’s support means everything to him. “Coming from a medical career field into manufacturing was daunting,” he explains. “But Cincinnati gave me the opportunities.” From Veterans Day ceremonies to Folds of Honor initiatives, the recognition feels real. “It’s pretty rewarding,” he says—and those shared experiences often create instant connections with veteran customers during demos.
What keeps Chase proud is simple: “The opportunities they’ve given me, and the team here.” From parts to shipping to applications, each role built on the last. And when customers ask why they should choose Cincinnati, his answer reflects his journey:
“Are you looking for reliability? A machine you don’t throw away, but upgrade and keep alive? Cincinnati machines are built to last.”
For Chase, this isn’t just a job. It’s proof that when people and purpose come together, great things get built—and kept running—for generations.
