Automate Your Future
About
Automation Experts
Diversified Automation (DA) is an industrial automation system solution provider. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky with offices and remote teams located across the nation.
Our team of innovative engineers and certified project managers can help optimize your operation. We expertly assist our customers in solving their increasingly complex parcel and production environments. Our personnel understand the unique challenges, techniques, and strategies to successfully implement all types of material handling solutions. Whether we are designing a new, high-speed parcel sorting hub for a leading parcel shipping company, expanding a manufacturer’s production lines, retrofitting PLC components in an existing ASRS system, or implementing a TSA-compliant baggage handling control system for the airline industry – we are committed to your success.
Contact us today! Let our experienced team work toward your success in designing, deploying and automating your future!
Leadership Team
Tom Gallagher
President
After dedicating his 35-year career to automated services, parcel and logistics, Tom rejoined DA. He is a proven leader developing relationships with internal and external customers. His strength is implementing strategic plans that drive business results and organizational transformation.
Michael Kuball
CFO
Michael has 20 years experience in various Finance and Accounting functions for international companies. His experience includes financial reporting, analysis and oversight, inventory control, forecasting and budgeting, acquisitions and contract analysis as well as management of all other disciplines of accounting and finance.
Jeromy Hofmeister
VP of Operations
Jeromy Hofmeister has built a 25-year career that began in project engineering and has evolved into project management and operations leadership. His extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of engineering projects. Jeromy is known for his strategic vision and ability to drive operational excellence, along with a passion for inspiring and empowering others to achieve their best. This blend of expertise and mentorship makes him a respected leader in his field and an asset to DA as Vice President of Operations.
Wesam Boktor
VP of Engineering
With an illustrious career spanning over 22 years, Wesam has masterfully orchestrated, directed, and evolved global automation control engineering teams. She brings an unparalleled depth of expertise in catalyzing innovation and enhancing efficiency across diverse sectors such as E-commerce and Parcel. Wesam’s professional odyssey is hallmarked by an unwavering pursuit of technical supremacy, visionary leadership, and dynamic collaboration across interdisciplinary spheres.
Austin Studebaker
VP of Business Development
Austin is an expert in turnkey controls integration and is passionate about solving today’s most pressing industry challenges. He goes above and beyond to help our client’s achieve their goals. From the proposal phase to go live, he understands the importance of collaboration and transparency.
Regional Operations Managers
Andrew Degraffenreed
Dallas, TX
A member of the Washington, DC Bar since 2007, has extensive experience in operations management and legal practice. Currently serving as Operations Manager in the Dallas office, he oversees multiple projects, leads an experienced team of project managers, ensures site safety, and collaborates with teams to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction. His diverse background includes roles in compliance, site management, and teaching, demonstrating his adaptability and leadership across various industries.
Chip Raque
Louisville, KY
With a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chip has been an integral part of the company for 6.5 years. Starting his career with DA right out of college as a Project Manager, he has now been serving as an Operations Manager for about 2 years.
He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has demonstrated his expertise in overseeing multiple projects, leading teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, good food, and occasionally cooking.
Jose Espinoza-Manzo
Las Vegas, NV
Customized Solutions from Automation Experts
With a focus on your success, we support your automation needs at every level. As a full-service integrator of automated applications we will fabricate, install and produce cost-effective material handling solutions to ensure your systems are delivered on-time and within budget.
Since December 2020, Diversified Automation is part of the Leadec Group, the world’s leading service specialist for the entire life cycle of a factory and the related infrastructure. For 60 years Leadec has been supporting customers in the manufacturing industries: from planning, installation, and automation to operation of the factories and buildings.
