About Summit Equipment, Inc. Summit Equipment began in Post Falls, Idaho (on I-90 just east of the Washington state border) in 1991. The region features a strong work ethic, and we have benefited from the service of many employees who have worked together even before 1991. Here are just a few. Skip Hissong, Co-founder Skip s experience includes marketing and sales, equipment design and manufacturing, and manufacturing plant management. He has been involved with designing and manufacturing waste and recycling equipment since 1976. Scott MacDonald, Co-founder Scott s background includes marketing and sales, personnel, dealer relations, and administration. He has been involved with waste and recycling equipment since 1988. Darren Peha, Engineer Darren’s engineering degree and experience equip him with design and specification knowledge in steel structures, hydraulics, and controls. He has been involved with waste and recycling equipment since 1991. Scott Patterson, Service Manager Earl Bishop, Shop Foreman Earl has been managing manufacturing shops building waste and recycling equipment since 1978. Others We are proud to work with several others on our staff and crew who have been involved with manufacturing waste and recycling equipment as far back as 1974. Experience counts, and we enjoy a stable, knowledgeable team.