Leadership Team

MAVERICK Technologies' talented engineers, consultants and IT professionals offer the certifications and region-specific knowledge needed to get the job done right. As we develop each new client relationship, we consult our comprehensive Skills Database to form a qualified team of experts who have the industry intelligence and practical experience required to help that client attain new levels of efficiency and profitability. Above all, our dedicated management group leads every initiative with an unwavering focus on success.

Meet some members of our leadership team.

Paul J. Galeski
CEO and Founder
"To 'break away,' we have to always keep our finger on the pulse of our clients' industries. Then we help our clients incorporate new technologies and best practices that will help them advance beyond where they were yesterday — and beyond their competitors." more …

Rob Gellings
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Integration
"MAVERICK is unique because the team provides complete, integrated services for every automation and business need in the process manufacturing marketplace. It takes ‘maverick’ thinkers to provide that level of holistic service." more …

Larry Ray
Vice President, Industrial Automation
"At MAVERICK, we think outside the box, doing what's right and enjoying what we do. Our employees are our primary asset, and we empower them to make a difference in their work — both for MAVERICK and for our clients. The growth potential and career paths are unlimited." more …

Suzanne Scrabis
Vice President, Finance and Administration
"Being a 'maverick' means thinking outside the box all the time and having the ability to effect change at all levels of an organization. We're really great at what we do. We have the ability to do almost anything that is asked of us, and we can turn on a dime to make it happen." more …

Ami Halloran
Director, Human Resources
"Being a 'maverick' in the human resources department means offering our employees a better experience than they may have had working at other companies. MAVERICK Technologies cares deeply about keeping our people healthy and happy through a balance of hard work and hard play." more …

Mike Gavin
Director, Quality
"Being a 'maverick' doesn't mean you don't follow rules. A consistent methodology is the key to a true win-win situation. At MAVERICK we ensure success by taking a methodical approach to every project."
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Gene Niewoehner
Director, Environmental Health and Safety
"At MAVERICK, safety is our top priority in every project. Our people truly are our greatest asset." more …

Chris Jones
Vice President, Business Solutions
"'Break away' means not just being a technology company or implementation provider. We are a passion-driven company that focuses on and cares about the end result." more …

Dean Ford
Director, Enterprise Integration
"We partner with our clients to work through the data and identify effective solutions to their problems. Every dollar spent should result in increased productivity and profitability for our clients." more …

Bill Stewart
Global Business Leader, Automation Solutions – West Region
"MAVERICK is a different kind of service provider. Understanding that MAVERICK is not project-driven but partner-driven enables us to deliver and sustain the results required for long-term business success and sustainability." more …

Dave Loesche
Business Leader, Automation Solutions – East Region
"At MAVERICK, we view each and every project as an opportunity to demonstrate how we make a difference for our customers."
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Jim Ford
Business Leader, Advanced Process Control
"MAVERICK may not be the biggest firm, but we continue to win large global projects because of our proven skills, experience and knowledge. We have a small-company feel and a large-company reach." more …

Tyrone Bowman
Business Leader, Field Services East
"MAVERICK Technologies is not a typical systems integrator. We exist in order to provide solutions for our clients' ever-changing needs and business demands." more …

Rob Graham
Business Leader, Field Services West
"A true 'maverick' is someone who is willing to push the envelope and provide new, innovative ideas to enable our clients to increase their productivity and efficiency." more …

Don Dickson
Operations Manager, Automation Solutions – West Region
"Being a ‘maverick' is a state of mind. You have to be willing to challenge long-held conventions and think out of the box if you want to be truly innovative. At MAVERICK, we push back on and break away from the status quo each and every day."
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Chad Harper
Operations Manager, Automation Solutions – East Region
"Some engineers in the manufacturing and process industries prefer to play it safe and do their jobs without actively trying to improve their plant operations. Others would like to make these improvements, but lack the required personnel and time. MAVERICK is the ideal partner for both kinds of clients — we know how to identify areas needing improvement and implement practical solutions with our dedicated team of experts." more …

Matt Sigmon
Proposal and Estimating Group (PEG) Manager
Procurement Lead
"MAVERICK dares to be different. This way of thinking gives us the power to act on behalf of our clients — always finding the best solution for each problem." more …

Dave Beckwith
Talent Acquisition Manager
"Some people think that being a ‘maverick’ means you always blaze your own trail, but it actually requires a great deal of teamwork. At MAVERICK, we look for people who know how to think on their own but then work as a group to achieve their goals." more …

Neal Vaoifi
Industry Director of Dairy, Food and Beverage
"Everyone here at MAVERICK shares the same philosophy. We believe in hard work and the value of developing custom solutions that target each client's specific problems." more …

Scott Young
Senior Consultant
"At MAVERICK, we use technology to break away from the norm. We solve client problems in innovative ways." more …

Walter J. Cholawsky
Business Development Manager
"Being a ‘maverick’ is all about solving problems in the best way possible. It’s a creative process and requires strategic thinking. We do it every day, for every client." more …