ABOUT
MD&A is the largest privately owned Automation Company in the
Upstate
Based in Greenville, SC, MD&A features the latest technology in robotics integration, electrical design, machine design, programming and manufacturing.
Our highly-trained team of systems integrators, designers, engineers, networking specialists, machinists, fabricators and assemblers work together to provide customized mechanical and electrical systems for both new and existing equipment to fit the budgets of today and the needs of tomorrow. We customize our design packages according to your specific needs. MD&A warranties all of our system packages for both quality and performance. Depending on your needs, we offer our services on a turn-key basis or on a time and material basis. On smaller jobs, we mold ourselves to fit your time and budget constraints.
We boast a 100% success rate on all our robotic projects and installations.
Our experience, innovation, and technical expertise are what make McAlister Design & Automation, LLC., the right choice for your integration needs.
Troy McAlister
Founder & President
Troy founded McAlister Design Inc. in 1992 and has successfully led the business in continual growth and expansion for 28 years. Troy has managed hundreds of automation and robotics projects over the years and still leads MD&A as an integral member of Management, Sales, and Application Engineering.
Rick Reames
North & South Carolina Sales Manager
Rick has been with McAlister Design since 2003 and has led the company as its main resource to reach new customers, call on existing customers, and works with application engineers to provide pricing for turn-key automation and robotic systems that are completely customized and tailored to the end user’s needs.
Scott Legg
Georgia Sales Engineer
Scott joined the MD&A Sales team in 2015, Scott brings over 25 years of engineering for custom machine design and solution sales experience to MD&A. He has worked as a sales engineer in system integration/custom machinery, vision inspection, and the robotics industry for over 11 years and is now responsible for developing new business for MDI in the southeastern U.S.
Joe Graham
Application Engineer
Joe earned his Electronics Engineering degree in 1990 from Greenville Technical College and brings many years of valuable professional experience to MD&A from multiple industries. Some of those include electronics tech designing and testing automated production and pilot equipment for robotics and HMI programming. Joe held an IT position for ten years, where he served as LAN Admin at WYFF-TV. Joe even owned his own electrical business along his career path. Joe's focus is on building strong client relationships while furthering his career.
Philip Wilson
Applications Engineering Manager
Before joining MD&A, Philip served six years in the Marine Corps as a Communications, Navigation, and Electronic Countermeasures technician on A-6E and EA-6B aircraft. While attending college in 1996, Philip joined MDI as a Controls Engineer. During the following 18 years, Philip was heavily involved in the design, programming, implementation, and project management of many wide-ranging projects. Philip has been in engineering and project management at McAlister Design for over 20 years.
Tom Lawrence
Project Manager
Bio and picture coming soon.
Mike Beach
Electrical Engineering Technical Leader
Bio coming soon.
Pam Watson
Electrical Engineering Manager
Pam joined the MD&A team in 2013 as an Electrical Technician. She
earned her degree in Electrical Engineering in 2014 and moved into the role of Electrical Engineer. Pam has completed various job functions at MD&A from electrical purchasing to PLC and Robot programming. Her favorite area of work lies in schematics and drawings. Most recently, she was excited to be promoted to the new role of Electrical Engineering Manager.
Tom Jagodzinski
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Tom joined McAlister Design in 2019 as a Mechanical Engineer. He has over 25 years of experience in custom machine design and has extensive experience in a manufacturing environment. His specialties include the design of new machines, fixtures, and process improvements of existing machines. Along with his machine design duties, Tom assists the sales department in application engineering, assigns work, and monitors the scope, budget, and timeline of the mechanical department's various projects.
Barb Gunter
Accounting Specialist
Bio coming soon.
Shannon Freeman
Human Resources Manager
Shannon joined the McAlister Design team in 2020. Having worked mostly in the areas of manufacturing, automotive and retail, she brings many years of experience in Benefits Administration, Employment Law and Employee Relations of both small and large business environments. She enjoys providing support to all employees in the organization.
Todd Grothaus
Manufacturing Supervisor
Todd joined McAlister Design in January 2016 to lead the manufacturing group in its next phase of growth. He has 30 years of experience managing the assembly and startup of automated equipment. Todd is responsible for the coordination and transfer of projects from the engineering group to the assembly group. Todd plans and assigns work, monitors project cost and timelines, and maintains a safe working environment in the shop.
Steven Rickett
Advanced Purchasing Agent
Steven returned to MD&A recently and brings with him vast experience in Automation and Fabrication Supply Chain. Steven works diligently to make sure all of the parts needed are purchased timely and at competitive pricing.
