United Southwest Components is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The company was established in 2020 and employs a leadership team of industry experts with decades of experience in truss manufacturing and plant management. Our highly trained staff is committed to delivering quality products and services.
Every truss is designed and manufactured to order for installation onsite. We work with home builders, developers, framers, engineers, architects and individuals to determine the specific needs for each construction project. We manufacture custom wood roof and floor trusses for projects of any size. We range from backyard “she sheds” to 400-unit apartment complexes. United Southwest Components utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, but it is our people that make the difference.
Texas: (817) 402-1155
Arizona: (602)362-5521
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Jeff is an Arizona native with more than 30 years of experience in truss manufacturing. Jeff was introduced to the industry early in life working for his father who owned and operated a truss manufacturing plant. Growing up, Jeff was also a competitive soccer player that went on to earn a scholarship to college. While training and playing soccer for the Cal Lutheran University team, Jeff studied business management. After attending college, he returned to Arizona to work for his father’s company to consider his next step. After a few years learning the production side of the business, he accepted a position as a regional sales representative selling trusses to customers operating within the four Southwest states. In 2003, was offered an opportunity as a plant manager and he spent more than a decade managing and growing the business. In 2015, the company was sold to Alliance Lumber and Jeff joined Southwest Components as a manager and partner. When his partners were ready to move on two years later, he bought his partners out and changed the company name to United Southwest Components. Jeff hired an experienced team of managers to support the company’s expansion. Jeff is an active member of the Structural Building Components Association. Outside of work you can still find him on the soccer field playing in a men’s league or coaching his daughter’s youth soccer team. Jeff and his wife and daughter live in Cave Creek where he enjoys spending time with family, camping, hiking and playing golf.
A native Phoenician with over 25 years of experience in the industry, John has elevated his way from Framing to General Manager in the Phoenix Market and has vast experience in the Commercial, Residential, Multi Family, and Custom Home spaces. Beginning back in high school, John spent his summers framing homes with his brother. After graduation, John attended Whittier College where he studied physical therapy. When he returned to Arizona he returned to framing homes. When the company he worked for needed a Truss designer, John was offered the position and spent the next 24 years in truss design and manufacturing. During his 30 year career, John has gained experience and knowledge in all facets of the industry. After years as a designer he transitioned into software sales and implementation of an ERP system for the building and construction industry where he traveled throughout the U.S. for deployment and training. He worked for a leading construction tech startup as a Component Design Manager, spearheading and managing the department and working directly with municipalities and stakeholders. Prior to joining United Southwest Components, John served as Division Manager for R&K Building Supplies (a division of USLBM) where he managed day-to-day operations, more than 100 staff members, and financials for the truss department. Under John’s leadership the division went from one of the lowest performing teams to one of the top 5 divisions in the U.S. under its parent company within the first two years . In addition to work, John spent 10 years playing semi-pro football and won a National Championship. He hung up his cleats after an ACL tear and now enjoys cheering on his favorite sports teams, spending time on the water jet skiing with his wife, and spending time with their three dogs.
Denise has spent nearly 40 years working in the truss industry. She grew up in South Florida and earned her associate degree in architectural design. While in college Denise answered an ad for a job as a draftsman, which ended up being the beginning of her long career in truss design. After graduating, she joined the firm full-time as a designer and spent the next four years. When her husband’s job transferred the young couple to Arizona, Denise applied to jobs in the area and was quickly hired by a framing company that owned a truss plant. She spent the next 10 years as a designer until the recession hit, and business slowed. Navigating the changing business climate, Denise attempted to reinvent herself and began exploring career opportunities in other industries. In 2013, Jeff Popour called with an offer she couldn’t refuse. As Design Manager for United Southwest Components, Denise oversees a team of designers and the process from quoting, design and engineering for submittals. Outside of work, Denise is an active Crossfitter, and she and her husband live in East Mesa, not far from their two grown children.
Ron Reid has spent nearly forty years building his career in the component industry. In 1986, he started as a design technician with Alpine Engineered Products, where he spent the next three decades working in all facets of the company. Working in the Manufactured Housing Division and Conventional Truss Division on sales team, where he managed customer relationships and increased sales for a territory spanning five states.
In 2017, Ron left the industry to dedicate his time helping his wife and brother run a family business. He quickly returned when he was offered a position as General Manager for Panel Truss and Truss Ops. There he managed day-to-day operations for multiple plants where he helped grow and increase efficiencies. He then spent 5 years running the day-to-day operations and sales team for Noltex Truss where he was instrumental in their growth, expansion and sales. In 2024, he joined United Southwest Components as General Manager for its Texas operations. Ron is responsible for managing operations and growth in Texas and the surrounding markets.
When Ron is away from the office he enjoys time with his family barbecuing, hunting and fishing. He also enjoys spending time on his small farm where he takes care of the animals and refurbishes his collection of John Deere antique tractors to ride in local parades.