I am the Controls Manager at Applied Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. and I lead the controls and robotic team for AMT’s Automated Systems Group (ASG) delivering turnkey automation solutions. I focus on people and this has allowed me to build a team that ensures all systems from AMT are of the highest standard and meets todays safety standards. A part of every system delivered by AMT is a safety risk assessment is conducted to RIA and industry standards. My expertise is in electrical, pneumatic hardware engineering and safety are a result of 26 years in the industry. I continue to focus on safety, at this point I am the Chairman of the AMT Safety Committee and also a member of our Technical Counsel looking at emerging technologies and industry trends. These groups help AMT to continue to develop resources to meets todays and future needs of the industry.