TPI - Key Persons
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- CEO / Atlanta, GA
- President / Atlanta, GA
Bob started his career in the Bulk Materials Handling industry in 1973 with Simons Eastern Engineering. In 2004 Bob founded Rivertech Systems, Inc and in 2006 had the opportunity to merge with TPI Engineered Systems. Bob lives in Atlanta with his wife Patti. He has many hobbies and is an avid airplane and motorcycle enthusiast. In his spare time you may find him on his motorcycle on the Tail of the Dragon or on the water at Lake Wedowee.
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- Project Engineer / Virginia
Chad was born in Newport News, Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1996 and began his career in drafting and design the same year. Chad has been with TPI since 1999 and is a design engineer working with other engineers on different types of conveying systems. He resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Kristen, and two children, Hayden and Lindsey. In his free time, you can find Chad gaming, watching football, or playing pool.
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- Project Engineer / Indiana
Daniel grew up near Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Rose-Hulman with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2007. After graduation, he started at AIM Machinery, where he worked on roller conveyors, cranes, and related products for steel and aluminum mills. In 2012, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and started working at TPI Engineered Systems. As a design engineer, Daniel works with other engineers to design and detail bulk conveying systems. He also provides tech support as needed within TPI. He and his wife, Katie, now live in Westfield, Indiana. In his free time, he enjoys autocross and PC games.
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- Project Manager / Bowdon, GA
David graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2011 and was hired before graduation by the conveying company where he was doing his engineering internship. Shortly after, he progressed in the company to become a Production Manager. He was to oversee the manufacturing of the engineered systems throughout the company.He was also in charge of planning, scheduling, purchasing, and managing the production operations for the fabrication and assembly of the conveyor systems. After 7 years he parted ways and began working with TPI Engineered Systems in 2018. He worked as a Design Engineer for 2.5 years, working closely with other engineers. His tasks included selecting equipment, layouts, designing and engineering our bulk conveying systems. In August of 2020, he took on an additional role as a Project Manager, where he has managed projects from start to final install. He lives in Heflin, Alabama with his wife and two children. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
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- Accounting Specialist / Bowdon, GA
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- Project Manager / Bowdon, GA
Ed began his Engineering career with Power Distribution, Inc. in 1985 as Design Engineer manufacturing Power Distribution and Monitoring Solutions for Data Centers. In 1989 began working at Rail Bearing Service, Inc. and Subsidiaries focused on producing equipment used to remanufacture railroad bearings. Performer Yachts, Inc. manufacturing 24' and 32' off-shore fishing boats. Monistar Systems, Inc manufacturing power and environmental monitors. His introduction to the Bulk Materials Handling Industry began in 1995 with TPI Engineered Systems, Inc. located in Richmond, VA. as a Project Engineer and later Branch Manager. Ed was promoted to Project Manager in January of 2020 when TPI closed the Richmond Office. Ed now lives in Georgia with his wife Kim and their Chocolate Lab named Blu. They are blessed with two beautiful daughters (Kamren & Madyson) and a grandson (Karson). His interests includes American muscle cars, mechanics, woodworking, art, architecture, and history. In his spare time you can find him spending time with his family in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
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- Project Engineer / New Zealand
Gary designs, manages details and investigates Model/Data technologies. He started with material handling systems in '94 with Mellott Enterprises and Fesco.1. He has over 30 years in the Steel Engineering Industry filling many roles on multiple continents. Gary loves travelling and tries to split his time between US, NZ and ZW. He has a stable of seven push bikes, two motorbikes and likes to ride them to feel the wind where his hair used to be.
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- Project Engineer / Bowdon, GA
Greg was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. He graduated from Mercer university in 2019 with his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. While at Mercer, he began his engineering career in the aerospace industry as an engineering intern at Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC). He was later hired on at MERC as a staff mechanical engineer. Greg joined TPI as a design engineer at the end of 2020. His job duties include designing, detailing, and providing engineering support for conveyor equipment. Greg lives with his girlfriend and their two cats, Thomas Bean and Dolly Bill. Greg enjoys eating food and playing board games.
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- Equipment Sales Manager / Belton, SC
John attended Piedmont College in Greenwood, South Carolina where he obtained a degree in Applied Science of Engineering Graphics Technology. He began his career as a draftsman and has had several different jobs over the years. John began working at TPI in 2015, and he assists in all areas of the company, including development of competitive quotes for screw and drag conveyor systems, purchasing, equipment design utilizing 3D modeling software, etc. You can say John has designed everything from Hydraulically Powered Surgical room tables to underground belt conveyors, so your needs should fall somewhere in-between those areas. John is a private pilot and enjoys flying, riding his four-wheeler along his property and spending time with family. He lives in Ware Shoals, South Carolina with his wife, Patty and their dog, Mattie.
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- Systems Sales Director / Bowdon, GA
- Systems Sales Manager / Bowdon, GA
Kevin has been at TPI since 2017 but has worked for, and with, Robert Berry for many years. Kevin began managing projects for TPI, but has been in a sales role since the end of 2019. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys rock climbing, riding both dirt bikes and street bikes.
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- Accounting / Georgia
- Chief Financial Officer / Georgia
Kim's position with the company operations is Chief Financial Officer. Her duties include management of the day to day financial functions of the company, and she serves on the administrative and human resources team. Kim has a BBA degree in Accounting from Kennesaw State University, and she is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Georgia. Kim has 35 year's combined experience in public accounting, controllership roles in a quasi-governmental entity and managing member ownership in the wholesale distribution industry. Kim and her husband Donny enjoy spending time at their home on Lake Oconee with their family and friends. They have five children and three grandchildren. She enjoys walking, traveling, reading, and listening to podcasts.
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- Sales / Hudson
- Sales Engineer / Hudson
Started with TPI in 2005 as Sales Engineer. Began career in 1969 at Industrial Machinery Co. in Ft. Worth, Tx, which was purchased by Jeffrey Manufacturing in 1970. Relocated to Jeffrey's Belton, SC from 1979 to 1984, serving as Manager of Technical Services, General Foreman over screw conveyor shop and Manager of Engineering. Worked for Martin Sprocket & Gear from 1984 thru 1990 and Engineering Sales Manager. Returned to Goodman Conveyor as Product Manager for bulk conveyor equipment until 2005. Mike has 50+ years of hand on experience in bulk material handling. Authored Screw Conveyor 101© book, which was published in 1999. Mike has been married to his wife Sheri for 54 years. Mike and his wife both enjoy riding their Harleys and Mike does competitive shooting in the Steel Challenge events.
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- Project Manager / Virginia
Mike was born and raised in Clifton Forge, Virginia. He received an ASS Degree in Mechanical Design in 1983 and began his drafting and design career at Newport News Ship Building in 1984 working on SSN688 Los Angeles Class submarines. Mike has been with TPI since 1989 where he began his material handling design career. He currently resides in Daleville, Virginia with his beautiful wife, Conley, and two daughters, McKinley and Jesse. Mike enjoys fishing, hiking, biking, art, music, and camping at his place on Cowpasture River in his spare time.
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- Administration Director / Purchasing Agent / Bowdon, GA
- Administrative Services Manager / Purchasing Agent / Bowdon, GA
Morgan grew up in Douglasville, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2015. She started her career with The American Cancer Society in Athens, Georgia. She made the move back to Atlanta in 2017 and joined TPI's Administrative team. Her role within the firm has evolved over the past few years. Morgan leads the Administrative team and provides support as a Purchasing Agent. Morgan lives in Rockmart, Georgia with her husband, Jeremy, and their dog, Blue. In her free time Morgan enjoys traveling, listening to her latest audible download, planning events, water skiing and wake surfing and spending time with her family and friends.
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- Vice President of Operations / Bowdon, GA
Robbie grew up in Douglasville, GA and he has been part of the company since day one! Robbie started his career at Cutler-Hammer and started working in the Materials Handling Industry in 1999. Robbie began as a Steel Detailer and now heads up Detailing as well as multitude of other key roles within the organization. Robbie lives in Winston, Georgia with his wife Kristy and their three daughters Kaylie, Kaitlyn and Kinsley. His daughter Kaylie is in school at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Look for Robbie visiting Kaylie in Dahlonega or on the ballfield or volleyball court cheering his girls on. In his down time Robbie enjoys time at the lake, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
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- Project Engineer / Belton, SC
Roger attended Greenville Technical School to study Architectural Engineering. He began work in a machine shop and later moved into the Engineering Department working on design and drawings of a variety of equipment. He has been with TPI since 2015 and works with engineers on various types of conveying systems. Roger was born and raised in Honea Path, South Carolina and still resides there today in an old farm house that he and his wife, Cindy renovated together. They have two sons, Jeremy and Christopher, and one granddaughter that seems to be taking after her grandad! In his spare time, you can find Roger rebuilding (playing with) old trucks, tractors, and a bit of carpentry along the way.
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- Vice President of Engineering / Bowdon, GA
Ryan began his career with TPI as a drafter/detailer during his junior year of high school after taking a special interest in drafting classes. He worked summers through high school until starting his undergraduate in mechanical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008. During college Ryan worked part time at TPI between classes before taking a co-op with Delta Airlines in the structural engineering department. After his co-op with Delta ended, Ryan returned to TPI part time until graduating with honors in August of 2013. Ryan came on with TPI full time immediately after graduation as a Project Engineer. Over the course of the next few years Ryan progressed to Project Manager, then to Engineering Manager and now serves as VP of Engineering. Ryan lives in Villa Rica, Georgia with his wife and two children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.
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- Administration / Accounting Associate / Bowdon, GA
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- Project Engineer / Bowdon, GA
Treston started in 2018 as a welder with TPI, he moved to engineering in early 2019. Treston plans to join the company full time as a design engineer after graduation from Kennesaw State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Treston lives in Buchanan with his family and enjoys riding off-road vehicles around their property. He was in the Boy Scouts, and eventually an Eagle Scout. He loves to camp and being outdoors. Sports are also an interest of his, he enjoys watching football and playing tennis.