Meet the Owners

Chris brings more than 30 years of hands-on mechanical experience, working on everything from aircraft and heavy equipment to the trailer systems our customers rely on every day. He leads PTB with a practical, no-nonsense approach and a deep commitment to customer safety—because he’s spent decades fixing the problems most people never see.

His leadership is grounded in service, including 25 years with the local volunteer fire department, shaping his clear-headed decision-making and safety-first mindset.

As full-time RVers, Chris and his wife Wendy understand the needs of the Performance Trailer Braking community firsthand. They stay on the road to stay connected.

Chris’s experience runs deep, and his priority is simple: keep customers safe and keep them moving.

Ashley O’Neill brings a strong background in both auto mechanics and customer-focused service to Performance Trailer Braking. She worked as an auto mechanic while putting herself through college, gaining extensive hands-on experience that continues to shape her work today.

Over the past five years, Ashley has been part of the PTB family business as both an employee and an independent installer, combining technical skill with a genuine passion for customer safety. Her focus is helping customers travel confidently so they can pursue their hobbies and passions—while she continues doing what she loves on the road.

Known for her charismatic, fun-loving personality, Ashley builds deep, personal connections with every customer (and their dogs), helping create the sense of community and family atmosphere that PTB is proud of.

Preston Wilmoth and Alyssa Bateman have been part of the PTB family in one form or another for nearly 10 years. Over that time, both have operated the warehouse, and today they’re the trusted installers you see out on the road serving customers firsthand.

Preston has spent about nine years as a lead installer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the trailer industry, including an extensive management background. Alyssa brings over 12 years of management experience across warehouse operations and food service, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Together, they are the owners and operators of  Preston Trailer Braking, proudly serving all of our customers’ installation needs. As a husband-and-wife team, traveling the country and working side by side has always been a dream—and now they get to live that dream every day.

They’re committed to continuing the work they love and using their combined experience to ensure every PTB customer enjoys a smooth, reliable, and high-quality experience—from the warehouse to installation. 

Chaiden Tate joins PTB as a new owner with a unique blend of hands-on technical skill and big-picture thinking. With five years of plumbing experience and a strong background in stock markets and macroeconomics, he brings a strategic mindset to identifying new markets, enhancing product offerings, and helping customers make smarter, safer decisions on the road.

Chaiden will also spearhead PTB’s marketing efforts, building educational content, strengthening our social media presence, and leading seminars designed to help RVers travel with confidence.

Traveling and working side by side, Chaiden and his girlfriend, Bailee Burnett, make a strong team—Bailee supports installations and keeps their operation running smoothly. They recently purchased their first camper and are excited to begin this new chapter, exploring the country, meeting PTB customers, and enjoying plenty of fishing, hunting, and new adventures along the way.

Ken Fortuin is a proud veteran and former building contractor with 36 years of experience in the trades. Now a certified mobile RV technician, full-time RV traveler, and Brinkley RV owner, Ken brings his expertise and passion for craftsmanship to Performance Trailer Braking as a new owner.

Living life on the road, Ken combines his deep technical background with a love for adventure—helping RV owners upgrade safely and confidently while traveling across the country.