About JA Moody

Premier supplier of electrical and flow control products, and shipboard solutions

From Valves, Actuator, and Electrical Component Supply to Expert Service, You’ll Be Ensured of Vessel Readiness

JA Moody is a premier maritime supplier of high-performance LED lighting systems, MIL-Spec quarter-turn and multi-turn valves, triple offset valves, gears, strainers, hose reels, actuators, and more for the United States Navy and Commercial Marine industry.

We’re proud of our decades of service. For over 50 years, we have been a highly trusted maritime supplier. Our DNA is all about compliance, customer satisfaction and keeping ships at sea. 80% of our Executive Management Team served in the military or merchant marines so we know how important isolation, electrical, and flow control is to any vessel whether afloat, undergoing maintenance, or being built.

You can count on us to do whatever possible to get you the products and services that you need to stay on schedule and with perfect quality. We take our responsibility seriously and will commit to getting you what you need.

Who We Are

From shipyard to sea, our experts apply decades of marine knowledge to every project.

With backgrounds in naval service and engineering for top OEMs, our sales team offers nearly two centuries of specialized industry expertise.

Even when customers can only provide a few images of existing products, our team’s extensive knowledge of marine flow control and electrical products allows us to identify the items and provide effective solutions.

Because many customers are not always as comfortable and familiar with the products they need to source, they appreciate working with a team that can provide important guidance and context.

Through Moody Marine Services we also provide comprehensive repair services, onboard assessment, and grooming for valve and actuator systems.

Company History

JA Moody in the 1970's
1970
In the 1970’s, the second owners added military specification valves and valve actuators and began selling to the US Navy. As the company grew, the fluid power business was sold, and the company focused exclusively on Navy valve assemblies.
JA Moody in the 1980's
1989
Frank Buzan who was in the US Army became the third (and current) owner of JA Moody and thereby enabled JA Moody to be categorized as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VSOB).
2003 Moody Marine Service Florida Branch opens
2001
Florida MMS branch opened.
JA Moody in 2003 Moody Marine Service created
2003
A marine repair service group (Moody Marine Service) was established in Florida and Virginia to meet customer needs for actuator and valve repairs. Today, Moody Marine Service is able to repair any Navy actuator in the fleet.
Learn more about service capabilities.
JA Moody in 2001 Moody Marine Service created
2003
Moody Marine Service VA was created to repair and service the products we sell – primarily Lexair Navy valves, Vents and Nu-torque actuators.
2012 Lisa Smith brought on board
2012
Frank Buzan brought his daughter, Lisa (Buzan) Smith into the company who focused on business growth, marketing, and branding. Lisa’s effort increased revenue by 70% in her first year alone! Frank and Lisa initiated getting JA Moody ISO-9001 certified in 2014 and the companies continue to be ISO Certified.
2020 JA Moody continues focus on Naval industry
2020
JA Moody continues to focus primarily on the Navy Marine Industry and sells flow control and isolation products nationwide. JA Moody is the exclusive distributor for the Navy marine industry with Emerson and Curtiss Wright, Nu-Torque products.
Product Innovation: Vanessa Hardened Seat Next Generation TOTS Valve to U.S. Navy
2021
Product Innovation: Vanessa Hardened Seat Next Generation TOTS Valve to U.S. Navy
2021 Added Milwaukee Valve, & Val-Matic product lines
2021
In 2021, we added Milwaukee Valve, & Val-Matic product lines.
2022 Added the Hellan Strainer Product line.
2022
In 2022, we added the Hellan Strainer Product line.
2024 Added Yamada Pumps and Champion Valves Product Lines
2024
Added Yamada Pumps and Champion Valves Product Lines
2024 JA Moody announces a strategic partnership and investment from New Heritage Capital
2024
JA Moody announces a strategic partnership and investment from New Heritage Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm specializing in founder-owned businesses. Lisa Smith, CEO, states, “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in our company’s history.” Smith also acknowledges the retirement of Frank Buzan, the company’s former CEO and principal owner, who led the organization for more than 35 years.
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership for the sales and service of the Metrex product lines with Metrex Valve Corp
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership for the sales and service of the Metrex product lines with Metrex Valve Corp., a 2nd generation family-owned manufacturer based in CA that supplies best-in-class products for the US Navy and other marine customers.
2025 JA Moody announces a new strategic partnership with CPV Manufacturing
2025
JA Moody announces a new strategic partnership with CPV Manufacturing, expanding our sales and service capabilities to include their world-class precision control valves, relief valves, and fittings.
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership with SVBE (Specialty & Ball Valve Engineering).
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership with SVBE (Specialty & Ball Valve Engineering).
2025 JA Moody announces a new partnership with Megator/Pumps2000
2025
JA Moody announces a new partnership with Megator/Pumps2000
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership with ASCO.
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership with ASCO.
2026 JA Moody announces a new partnership with Phoenix Lighting
2026
JA Moody expands into electrical products through a strategic partnership with Phoenix Lighting, enhancing support for U.S. Navy and marine customers.
2026 JA Moody announces a partnership with JBOX LLC.
2026
JA Moody announces a partnership with JBOX LLC.
JA Moody in the 1970's
1970
In the 1970’s, the second owners added military specification valves and valve actuators and began selling to the US Navy. As the company grew, the fluid power business was sold, and the company focused exclusively on Navy valve assemblies.
JA Moody in the 1980's
1989
Frank Buzan who was in the US Army became the third (and current) owner of JA Moody and thereby enabled JA Moody to be categorized as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VSOB).
2003 Moody Marine Service Florida Branch opens
2001
Florida MMS branch opened.
JA Moody in 2003 Moody Marine Service created
2003
A marine repair service group (Moody Marine Service) was established in Florida and Virginia to meet customer needs for actuator and valve repairs. Today, Moody Marine Service is able to repair any Navy actuator in the fleet.
Learn more about service capabilities.
JA Moody in 2001 Moody Marine Service created
2003
Moody Marine Service VA was created to repair and service the products we sell – primarily Lexair Navy valves, Vents and Nu-torque actuators.
2012 Lisa Smith brought on board
2012
Frank Buzan brought his daughter, Lisa (Buzan) Smith into the company who focused on business growth, marketing, and branding. Lisa’s effort increased revenue by 70% in her first year alone! Frank and Lisa initiated getting JA Moody ISO-9001 certified in 2014 and the companies continue to be ISO Certified.
2020 JA Moody continues focus on Naval industry
2020
JA Moody continues to focus primarily on the Navy Marine Industry and sells flow control and isolation products nationwide. JA Moody is the exclusive distributor for the Navy marine industry with Emerson and Curtiss Wright, Nu-Torque products.
Product Innovation: Vanessa Hardened Seat Next Generation TOTS Valve to U.S. Navy
2021
Product Innovation: Vanessa Hardened Seat Next Generation TOTS Valve to U.S. Navy
2021 Added Milwaukee Valve, & Val-Matic product lines
2021
In 2021, we added Milwaukee Valve, & Val-Matic product lines.
2022 Added the Hellan Strainer Product line.
2022
In 2022, we added the Hellan Strainer Product line.
2024 Added Yamada Pumps and Champion Valves Product Lines
2024
Added Yamada Pumps and Champion Valves Product Lines
2024 JA Moody announces a strategic partnership and investment from New Heritage Capital
2024
JA Moody announces a strategic partnership and investment from New Heritage Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm specializing in founder-owned businesses. Lisa Smith, CEO, states, “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in our company’s history.” Smith also acknowledges the retirement of Frank Buzan, the company’s former CEO and principal owner, who led the organization for more than 35 years.
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership for the sales and service of the Metrex product lines with Metrex Valve Corp
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership for the sales and service of the Metrex product lines with Metrex Valve Corp., a 2nd generation family-owned manufacturer based in CA that supplies best-in-class products for the US Navy and other marine customers.
2025 JA Moody announces a new strategic partnership with CPV Manufacturing
2025
JA Moody announces a new strategic partnership with CPV Manufacturing, expanding our sales and service capabilities to include their world-class precision control valves, relief valves, and fittings.
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership with SVBE (Specialty & Ball Valve Engineering).
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership with SVBE (Specialty & Ball Valve Engineering).
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership with Megator/Pumps2000.
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership with Megator/Pumps2000.
2025 JA Moody announces a partnership with ASCO.
2025
JA Moody announces a partnership with ASCO.
2026 JA Moody announces a partnership with Phoenix Lighting.
2026
JA Moody expands into electrical products through a strategic partnership with Phoenix Lighting, enhancing support for U.S. Navy and marine customers.
2026 JA Moody announces a partnership with JBOX LLC.
2026
JA Moody announces a partnership with JBOX LLC.

Our Expertise

Solving Flow-Control and Electrical Challenges

Since 1970, we’ve helped the U.S. Navy and commercial shipping with new and replacement parts as well as complex challenges related to valves, strainers, actuators, and pumps. This has included assisting with design, working with a shipyard’s engineering team to develop products, and facilitating testing to rigorous military specifications.

As of 2026, we’re proud to expand our expertise beyond flow control into fully integrated electrical products, delivering the mission-critical reliability our partners have trusted for more than five decades.

200+ Years of Technical and Industry Experience

We’re known for having great people. Our employees have been with the company for decades, and our retention rate is very high.

Customer service is part of our DNA and we take pride in our ability to respond quickly and effectively.

We Stock a Wide Variety of Flow Control and Electrical Products for Just in Time Delivery

Our inventory is maintained in our Malvern, PA, Chesapeake, VA, and Mayport, FL locations.

Our OEM Partners include: Phoenix Lighting, MIL-SPEC Valves & Actuators, Strainers, Hose Reels, Lexair Navy valves, Nu-Torque, Vanessa, Val-Matic, Hellan Strainers, Warren, Metrex, Milwaukee Valve Products and more.

Our Core Values

Client-Centric Excellence

We are unwavering in our commitment to prioritize our customers' needs, delivering unparalleled service and solutions that exceed expectations.

Our Core Values

The 212-Degree Dedication

Inspired by the 212-degree philosophy, we go the extra mile, pushing our efforts beyond the ordinary to achieve extraordinary results.

Respectful Empathy

We treat every individual, from customers to colleagues, with the utmost respect, empathy, and consideration, mirroring the values we hold dear.

Collaboration

Our strength lies in our collaborative spirit. We embrace teamwork, sharing diverse perspectives to achieve synergy in all our endeavors.

Integrity

We adhere to the highest standards of fairness and reasonableness in every interaction, fostering trust and integrity in all our business relationships.

Meet the Team

Executive Committee & MANAGEMENT TEAM

Lisa Smith

CEO

Greg Buzan

Chief Operating Officer

Chris Lyons

CFO

Kevin Thibault

President of Moody Marine Service

Scott Beardsley

Vice President of Sales

David Finn

Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Pedram Pebdani

Vice President of Electrical Sales

SALES TEAM

Rickey Koenig

Technical Sales Representative

Adrienne Link

Technical & Government Sales Specialist

Layla Croley

Technical Sales Southeast

Savannah Trubisz

Navy Technical Sales

Patrick Peczerski

Electrical Director East

Katie Finnical

Technical & Government Sales Specialist

Peter Fagot

Technical Sales Gulf Coast

Abigail Montgomery

Inside Sales

How to Get Started

Reach Out

Request a quote or contact us via our contact page.

Rapid Response

A member of our technical team will reach out to clarify any questions.

Receive a Quote

You’ll receive a custom quote from our team that you can turn into an order.

Tap into our decades of Technical Sales experience

Build Your Career. Support the Fleet.

At JA Moody, your work has real-world impact, helping keep U.S. Navy ships mission-ready and at sea.

We’re a high-performance team with a strong sense of purpose, low turnover, and a shared commitment to excellence. If you bring technical skill, integrity, and a passion for precision, we’d like to hear from you.

Discover how your expertise can advance our mission and grow your career with a company that values your contribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes JA Moody a trusted supplier of marine flow control and electrical products?

JA Moody has been a trusted supplier of marine flow control products since 1970 and electrical products as of 2026, serving the U.S. Navy and Commercial Marine industry. The company specializes in valves, actuators, strainers, pumps, and electrical parts, offering both product sales and expert services. Its long-standing reputation is built on technical knowledge, military backgrounds, and a commitment to vessel readiness.

JA Moody supports U.S. Navy and shipyard operations by delivering electrical and MIL-SPEC flow control products, providing onboard system assessments, and offering actuator and valve repair services through Moody Marine Service. The team’s engineering expertise and OEM partnerships ensure full lifecycle support from shipbuilding to deployment.
JA Moody is known for its flow control and electrical expertise because its staff includes Navy veterans and engineers with over 200 years of combined experience. Customers rely on the team’s deep knowledge to identify hard-to-source components and to solve complex problems in marine flow control and electrical systems quickly and accurately.
JA Moody maintains a broad inventory of flow control and electrical products across locations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Its OEM partnerships include brands like Curtiss- Wright Nu-Torque, Lexair Navy Valves (formerly known as K-Loks) & Vent Valves, Vanessa, Hellan Strainers, Milwaukee Valve, Metrex Valves, Val-Matic, and Warren Controls, ensuring high-quality, American-made valves, actuators, strainers, pumps, and hose reels are always available.
JA Moody’s core values include client-centric excellence, 212-degree dedication, respectful empathy, unified collaboration, and equitable integrity. These values guide the company’s commitment to delivering precise solutions and maintaining trusted relationships across the Navy and marine industry.
Yes, JA Moody provides Ship check services. Contact sales@jamoody.com to schedule.