Best Control System Integrators Association Podcasts (2025)

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A Decade of Impact: Jose Rivera Reflects on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Automation | Episode 108 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter 32:40

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In this special crossover episode of Talking Industrial Automation, host Lisa Richter shares a conversation from Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, featuring outgoing CSIA CEO Jose Rivera. As he prepares to step down after 10 transformative years, Jose looks back on the challenges and triumphs that shaped the Control System Integrators Associ…

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Leading with Value: Smarter Pricing Strategies for Today's Industrial Market with Brian Doyle | Episode 107 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter 27:35

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In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, host Lisa Richter sits down with Brian Doyle, CEO of Holden Advisors, to explore how B2B companies—especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors—can unlock growth through value-based pricing. Brian shares insights on navigating market uncertainty, communicating across generational teams, and ta…

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Matt Wise of E Tech Group | Episode 106 22:04

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In today's episode, we're talking industrial automation with Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group as we explore how E Tech Group became a powerhouse in system integration, earning accolades like the 2025 System Integrator of the Year award. Discover Matt's unique journey from marketing to leading over 600 employees across North America and how his divers…

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TIA Rewind - Jim Biehl of Partner at Wipfli, LLP (formerly of Clayton & McKervey) 26:59

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In this encore presentation of one of the most listened episodes of Talking Industrial Automation, Jim Biehl reveals why some businesses thrive and others flame out, based on his decades of experience. Plus, he discusses the No. 1 inhibitor to business growth. Hint: It's not what you think. Register for the CSIA 2025 Conference HERE…

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Cole Wangsness of OnLogic | Episode 105 23:50

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In today’s episode, we’re talking industrial automation with Cole Wangsness, who is a Solution Architect at OnLogic. Since joining the team in 2018, Cole has focused on empowering companies to solve complex technology challenges at the edge -- encompassing both software and hardware -- by leveraging OnLogic's industrial computing solutions and its …

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Kyle Carreau of PTC/Kepware | Episode 104 27:06

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In today’s episode, we’re talking industrial automation with Kyle Carreau, who is an Enablement Manager for the Kepware team at PTC. Kyle is the “go-to” technical and commercial resource For Kepware’s technology partners, international distributors, and North American resellers, Kyle Carreau is a go-to technical and commerical resource. In this epi…

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Jim Gillespie of GrayMatter | Episode 103 27:21

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In this episode, you'll hear from Jim Gillespie, who is the co-founder and chief growth officer of GrayMatter, a leading OT-focused company that provides consulting, services, and curated technology to transform operations and empower people. Since its inception, GrayMatter has grown to over 290 team members and over $80M in revenue. Along the way,…

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Economic and Labor Update with Alex Chausovsky | Episode 102 38:34

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This episode is a special one – content from a recent CSIA members-only presentation – a Virtual Keynote Address by Alex Chaukosky, who is director of analytics and consulting for the Bundy Group. But that title really does not give you the full picture because he is also a super whiz when it comes to taking economic and labor data and making it un…

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Kacie Chitwood Miller Resource Group | Episode 101 47:38

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In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, Kacie Chitwood, an account executive at Miller Resource Group, shares her insights into the job market for controls engineers. Some tidbits: The surprising salary jumps controls engineers can expect in their first five years Creative perks companies are using to attract top talent beyond just salary…

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Andrew Harris of ACS | Epsiode 100 15:36

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Andrew Harris shares his journey from participating in a high school robotics program to leading business development and engineering initiatives at ACS. You'll also hear about ACS's evolution from a spinoff architectural firm to a leader in industrial automation across various industries, as well as the company's holistic approach to project integ…

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Bryan DeBois of RoviSys | Episode 99 41:02

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The airwaves are blowing up with the potential of AI in industrial automation -- but is it all talk? Not at all, says Bryan DeBois, DIrector of AI at RoviSys, a system integration founded in 1989. In fact, Autonomous AI is solving unsolvable problems right now -- including the brain drain and labor shortage -- that are plaquing manufacturing throug…

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Jeromy Peterson of Ripple Industries | Epsiode 98 50:15

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From an entry-level job at a sewage plant (spoiler, it's as bad as you think) to writing a science fiction novel to earning four degrees+, Jeromy Peterson has accumulated an unusual mix of experiences over the course of his 25-year career. Hear all about it -- including the 17 years he's spent as CEO and president of Ripple Industries, an automatio…

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Alex Pool of Masked Owl Technologies | Episode 97 31:23

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After 30 years of experience in industrial solution leadership -- ranging from greenfield design and engineering to custom specialized solutions -- Alex Pool launched Masked Owl Technologies. As President of this SI startup, he uses his decades of experience in a diverse technology and automation landscape -- from the destruction of WWII-era chemic…

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Adam Gluck of Copia Automation | Episode 96 43:48

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Can we be solving hard problems that make the economy work better? That make the world a more efficient place? Those are the questions that inspired Adam Gluck to leave his engineering job at Uber and found Copia Automation, which brings modern DevOps tooling to industrial automation, standardizing processes to drive quality, efficency, and uptime …

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Sandy Gennaro Professional Speaker and Drummer | Episode 95 38:11

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It's not often that an industrial autlomation podcast features a rockstar as a guest -- but it's happening today. Sandy Gennaro -- former drummer for bands as diverse as The Monkees to Joan Jett to Cyndi Lauper -- is here to tell you about his lessons learned from life on the road and other musings. Full disclosure: He is also a keynote speaker for…

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Ken Hackett of General Control Systems | Episode 94 40:59

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Meet Ken Hackett, who is Director of Business Development for General Control Systems. In this role, he uses his 30 years of expertise in engineering design, sales, service, and installation of process controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems to partner with clients in the life sciences, industrial, and food beverage sectors. In addition, …

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Crossover Episode with the Rivergate Marketing Podcast 30:00

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We are doing something a little different with this episode of Talking Industrial Automation because TIA host Lisa Richter was invited to be a guest on the Rivergate Marketing Podcast, produced by Rivergate Marketing, a full-service digital marketing company and CSIA member. This episode touches on a little bit about a lot of things – from marketin…

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Dave Bader of Eurotech | Episode 92 35:58

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Over the course of three decades, Dave Bader, who is Vice President of Business Development at Eurotech, has been involved in several automation revolutions including the evangelism of artificial intelligence at the edge, industrial IoT, and autonomous mobile robotics for industrial and warehouse applications. Serving as the Head of Sales, National…

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Karen Griffin of Hargrove Controls and Automation | Episode 91 23:28

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Finding a role that allowed her to advance her technical skills while also progessing her career was exactly what Karen Griffin was looking for when she landed at Hargrove Controls and Automations. She went on to serve in various automation roles over the next 10 years such as engineering leader, main automation contractor program sponsor, senior p…

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Ira Sharp with Phoenix Contact | Episode 90 24:30

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With more than 18 years of experience in industrial automation with a focus on Open Control, IIoT Industry 4.0, Networking and Cybersecurity, Ira Sharp, director of product marketing automation at Phoenix Contact USA, has seen a few things. Based on this experience -- and his active digital presence as a LinkedIn Content creator focused on automati…

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Ben Durbin of Cybertrol Engineering | Episode 89 15:41

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Joining the company just one year after inception, Ben Durbin has climbed through the Cybertrol Engineering ranks to the top spot: CEO. Along the way he's gained on-the-job experience in every corner of the business -- from programming to sales. Hear about his career journey -- and his advice for newer folks -- in this episode of Talking Industrial…

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Greg Jackson of SmartSights | Epsiode 88 31:13

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After decades of living in the same ecosystem, WIN-911 and SyTech merged to form SmartSights, blending the best of both and triggering a fresh look, brand and approach. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation from SmartSights CEO Greg Jackson. Greg also reveals what he has learned from his experience as a strategic leader…

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Andrew Thomas of Skkynet | Episode 87 37:48

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Frustrated with the lack of tools to reliably communicate among different process areas, Andrew Thomas decided to do something about it. So in 1995, he and a partner developed real-time communication software that resulted in a program called Cogent Real Time Systems. Over the following two-plus decades, he continued to reiterate eventually resulti…

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What's New in the Best Practices Manual 6.0 with Tony Valasek | Episode 86 21:30

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For many CSIA members, the Best Practices Manual is THE reason they joined the association -- and for good reason. The BP Manual Best Practices Manual is the most comprehensive collection of best practices within a system integrators industry. This crowdsourced, comprehensive document -- written by integrators for integrators -- represented hundred…

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Growing Into Leadership Roles with CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG | Episode 85 40:38

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"People are like an unstable PID loop," jokes Keith Mandachit of Huffman Engineering in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Hear what else he and his fellow panelists Andrew Palmberg (Technical Systems Inc) and Becca Johnson (Gray Solutions) share about growing into a leadership role during the encore presentation. (This content original…

Control System Integrators Association Podcasts

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A Decade of Impact: Jose Rivera Reflects on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Automation | Episode 108 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter 32:40

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Leading with Value: Smarter Pricing Strategies for Today's Industrial Market with Brian Doyle | Episode 107 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter 27:35

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Matt Wise of E Tech Group | Episode 106 22:04

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TIA Rewind - Jim Biehl of Partner at Wipfli, LLP (formerly of Clayton & McKervey) 26:59

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Cole Wangsness of OnLogic | Episode 105 23:50

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Kyle Carreau of PTC/Kepware | Episode 104 27:06

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Jim Gillespie of GrayMatter | Episode 103 27:21

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Economic and Labor Update with Alex Chausovsky | Episode 102 38:34

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Kacie Chitwood Miller Resource Group | Episode 101 47:38

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Andrew Harris of ACS | Epsiode 100 15:36

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Bryan DeBois of RoviSys | Episode 99 41:02

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Jeromy Peterson of Ripple Industries | Epsiode 98 50:15

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Alex Pool of Masked Owl Technologies | Episode 97 31:23

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Adam Gluck of Copia Automation | Episode 96 43:48

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Sandy Gennaro Professional Speaker and Drummer | Episode 95 38:11

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Ken Hackett of General Control Systems | Episode 94 40:59

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Crossover Episode with the Rivergate Marketing Podcast 30:00

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Dave Bader of Eurotech | Episode 92 35:58

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Karen Griffin of Hargrove Controls and Automation | Episode 91 23:28

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Ira Sharp with Phoenix Contact | Episode 90 24:30

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Ben Durbin of Cybertrol Engineering | Episode 89 15:41

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Greg Jackson of SmartSights | Epsiode 88 31:13

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Andrew Thomas of Skkynet | Episode 87 37:48

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What's New in the Best Practices Manual 6.0 with Tony Valasek | Episode 86 21:30

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Growing Into Leadership Roles with CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG | Episode 85 40:38