ZIONSVILLE, In., Jan. 19, 2026 — Dart Controls, an industry leader in variable speed motor drives, controls and accessories for electric motors, announces the appointment of John Burch as President. He brings extensive executive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing and business growth, having formerly led Bison Gear & Engineering Corp., where he guided the guided the company’s strategic initiatives, operational execution and market expansion in a highly competitive manufacturing environment. Before becoming CEO at Bison, he gained over 25 years of experience in general management, sales, marketing, business development and operations within industrial and business-to-business markets. In his new role, Burch will lead the company’s strategic direction and champion initiatives that improve product offerings, operational efficiency and customer value.
“John brings a wealth of experience, and we’re confident that his strategic vision will accelerate Dart Controls’ mission to lead in motor control innovation and customer service excellence,” said H. Kent Howard, Director. “His history of building high-performing teams, enhancing operational performance and strengthening customer engagement across product and service portfolios will serve our customers well. We look forward to his leadership and to the new opportunities ahead.”
“I’m humbled, honored and excited to lead the Dart team,” said Burch. “I am committed to working closely with our leadership team, employees, customers and partners to build on the strong legacy of innovation and service.”
About Dart Controls
Dart Controls has been designing and manufacturing some of the world’s most reliable variable speed motor drives, controls and accessories for electric motors since 1963. They offer the broadest range of electronic motor speed controls (to 3 HP) in the industry, adhering to strict quality control. All products are designed, manufactured, tested and shipped from their Zionsville, IN headquarters. All Dart products are 100% Made in the USA and available through a nationwide network of distributors. A total solutions provider, they offer standard off-the-shelf products and custom engineer products for specific applications.