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Alps Controls LLC 217 West 8th Ave West Homestead, PA 15120 US p:412.464.1730 f:412.464.1732 uat@alpscontrols.com

Leadership Team

  • I'm very proud to have my sons Addison and Connor working with me in our company.
    My daughter Clare and her family Greta, Jake, and Emmett.
    My favorite place in the world — Deep Creek, Maryland.
    little known fact: I'm a big music fan; I've been playing guitar for over 50 years and I have a collection of guitars. I also love to play bocce!

    David Meyers

    — President
    At first, I figured that creating a wholesale channel for purchasing controls products would help my contracting business. But as alpscontrols.com has grown into my sole business focus, it's become much more. Every day, we try to perfect the supply chain for the controls industry through the use of state-of-the-art purchasing and accounting tools, and the very best in customer-focused service. That's exciting for me personally because I've been able to create a work environment where everyone is challenged and motivated to give our customers the very best experience in buying building controls products online.
  • Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Sunday Morning.
    This is my home recording studio.
    My answer to the question, "Who are you?"
    little known fact: I have lived in six different countries.

    Eddie Johnson

    — Vice President Vendor Development
    Every day I interact with strategic partners, preferred suppliers, and tactical vendors. Typically companies that fall into the first two categories understand our unique business model and how to leverage it to deliver benefit to our mutual customers and therefore to their own company.
  • Me in new matching hoodies with my daughter Emily, 11, and son Jacob, 9.
    Here I am enjoying some golf in my free time.
    little known fact: I enjoy many hobbies such as CrossFit, golf, and running — but most of all in my free time I enjoy coaching my kids.

    Josh Felperin

    — Vice President Enterprise Sales — North America
    My experience in the building automation industry has taught me to make customers my priority: when they win more projects, we win together. Strong partnerships are built on valuable communication, mutual trust, and a passion for success.
  • little known fact: When I'm not working, I'm usually organizing something around the house, visiting with extended family and friends, or spending time relaxing and cooking at home in Central PA with my family and two dogs.

    Teri Rogers

    — Chief Marketing Technology Officer
    I believe customers stay loyal when we remove friction, create confidence, and help them win more work. My focus is to make buying through Alps Controls easier, smarter, and more profitable — by modernizing our platform, personalizing the experience, and turning vendor programs into meaningful value for our customers. When we help them quote faster, source better, and deliver on schedule, they trust us not just as a marketplace, but as a strategic partner in their business.
  • Ben and I were married in 2011. We enjoy hosting Happy Hour at our home with friends and neighbors.
    Ben and I have two kids, Avery (7) and George (5). We love spending weekends at our family camp in Benezette, PA.
    little known fact: I grew up on a dairy farm raising chickens and Jersey cows.

    Chrissy Leidy

    — Executive Assistant
    Keeping our executive team on track with their complicated mixture of schedules, travel, meetings, and responsibilities means that I can help them maximize the time they spend creating new solutions and innovations for our customers.

Customer Experience Team

  • I am one of about 300 people who has never missed a Pittsburgh Marathon race weekend since they reintroduced it in 2008. Here I am with my race shirts and finisher medals.
    My wife and I are attempting to take our kids to all of the National Parks/Monuments and all 50 states before they leave for college. Here I am at Glacier National Park in 2020.
    My wife Jessica and me, with our kids Felicity and Caleb at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2018.
    Also in 2018, here we are at Shenandoah National Park.
    In 2017 we visited Yellowstone National Park.
    And in 2016 our family visited the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
    little known fact: I am an avid traveler and a National Park aficionado. I have visited 49 of the 50 United States and have visited 20 of the 63 National Parks/Monuments.

    Ernie Larson

    — Customer Experience Supervisor
    At alpscontrols.com, I'm developing new technical knowledge on a daily basis. I have also developed wonderful working and personal relationships with co-workers, countless customers and nearly all of our vendors and manufacturers.
  • My freshman year at the University of Akron. We ended up playing in the Final Four that year.
    A picture of me when I was living in Alicante, Spain and playing for a local football club hoping to break into the professional league.
    My beautiful family which means everything and more to me!
    little known fact: I have a rap album of 8 songs that will never be released. Only my real fans have heard it.

    Marc Alexander

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    I believe that there are two important factors to creating a strong team: the willingness to be responsive and care about other people's needs, and the desire to improve all the time and win in every situation. I really feed off the energy that comes from our team solving our customers' problems every day.
  • My husband Tony and me at our wedding — June 20, 2009 — with our blended family.
    Tony and me more recently in 2019.
    My daughter Taylor's college graduation in 2017 with my mom MiMi, who passed away in November 2019.
    My son-in-law Justin, in 2018 while in Iraq — we sent him cookies from Pittsburgh's Nancy B's Bakery!
    My daughter Taylor and her horse Never Done Dreamin'.
    My niece and her husband with my two favorite boys Charlie (4) and Teddy (1).
    My step-daughter Jessica, son-in-law Justin, and my granddaughter Annabelle.
    My two boys Toby and Nash.
    little known fact: I have four cats, two dogs, a horse. I have been told if I get another animal I have to get rid of the oldest one!

    Shirley Anthony

    — Customer Experience/Returns
    Nothing gives me more satisfaction than being able to help a customer, in every way, from start to finish. Our job here is to work with our customers and give them the ability to find the products they need on our website and guide them through the ordering process — and encourage them to come back again and again!
  • This is my cat Luci that I adopted 6 years ago.
    A view of Buttermilk Falls Waterfall — in my free time I like to hike and find waterfalls around Pittsburgh.
    little known fact: I love coming up with unique cookie and cupcake recipes.

    Megan Eckenrode

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    I get a ton of satisfaction when I get to help someone and know that they're able to get their job done because of the experience they've received on alpscontrols.com. My goal every day is to make our ordering process as easy, efficient, and as positive as it possibly can be.
  • My fiance David and me on a trip to the island of Maui.
    Our dog Jessie laying down while Duke our ridgeback jumps off the ottoman.
    Our dogs Duke and Jessie plus our cat Earl.
    Our dog Duke in a cap.
    Our dogs Jess and Duke in the backyard at our new house.
    little known fact: I have driven through all but 10 of the contiguous United States as well as 13 of the Mexican States.

    Aaron Hearne

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    My years in customer service and logistics have taught me the importance of listening. To have an open ear to what someone is telling you; to put yourself into their shoes and understand their problem; and to find a creative, sensible, and fast solution to help — that's how I bring the very best experience to alpscontrols customers.
  • Our dog Benny "the jet" Rodriguez in front of our Christmas tree.
    Me hosting my radio show from Quicken Loans Arena prior to the NBA Finals.
    Also a shot of me hosting in Quicken Loans Arena prior to the Eastern Conference Finals.
    Our dog Benny peaking out from our back door.
    My wife Maggie and me from Christmas 2024.
    little known fact: As a season ticket holder, I've never missed a Pittsburgh Steelers home game since 2000.

    Justin McKinney

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    I really enjoy discovering opportunities to investigate problems and find solutions. I'm at my strongest when I can help explain things, bringing understanding to our customers so that we can work together to get their parts ordered and their projects done.
  • I hold an Amateur Extra Class FCC License and I'm a Registered Licensing Instructor and Volunteer Examiner for the Amateur Radio Relay League. I help prepare and license people for emergency communications in the event of a natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances.
    little known fact: I am a published photographer and I have also worked on four major motion pictures and over 15 television productions.

    Curt McCormick

    — Technology Director & Technical Support
    I had the opportunity to work for an Automated Logic dealer for 13 years prior to starting at alpscontrols.com. That experience has given me an understanding of our industry and the products that our customers need from a truly real-world standpoint.
  • My husband Aaron and me.
    My husband Aaron and my sister Jamie are my best friends.
    Our newest baby, Nash "Moose"
    All three of our babies together: Willow, Nash, and Odin.
    little known fact: I am obsessed with everything Tim Burton, especially The Nightmare Before Christmas. Also, I sort my candy by color and only eat one color at a time.

    Jessi Murphy

    — Expediting Specialist
    Uncovering the solution to a challenging issue with a customer's order takes a strong dedication to the details, and a lot of patience — and I enjoy working with our suppliers and our CSR team to get the answers our customers need.
  • little known fact: I have been playing music since I was in 7th grade, and I can play pretty much any instrument someone hands me.

    Alan Pickrell

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    My goal is to provide an innovative, unexpected solution every time a customer contacts me. As an outgoing and analytical person, I enjoy the challenge of handling service calls in a way that leaves our customers satisfied and confident that they got exactly what they wanted.
  • little known fact: I was in the Army reserves for 8 years, with a 15-month tour in Iraq.

    Jeremy Roberts

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    I thrive on juggling lots of tasks at once, and helping others find what they need and be more productive. In the HVAC business, customer service is a top priority, and the great relationships that alpscontrols.com has formed with our customers and suppliers allow us to provide support on our products unlike anywhere else.
  • little known fact: I'm certified as a rescue scuba diver.

    Walter Scott

    — Customer Experience Specialist
    I'm always thinking about what else I can do — how can I go above and beyond for our customers. And when I can find a solution that helps not just them, but also our suppliers and us, then everybody wins.

Product Specialist Team

  • Me and my beautiful wife Sarah.
    I love to golf — and I got a hole in one in 2020.
    Sarah and I both love to travel; this is us on our honeymoon in Florence.
    Sarah and I started building our first home in 2021.
    little known fact: I was once the youngest employee at alpscontrols.com, shipping panel relays out of my parents' garage at age 13.

    Addison Meyers

    — Director of Product Management
    Having a wide choice of valves, dampers, actuators, and flow meters can make buying the optimum device time consuming. I make it faster and easier for our customers to select and purchase the exact product they need.
  • Here I am playing basketball at Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville.
    My friend Jehan and me in Ranchi, India, for our friend Abhinav's wedding.
    Backpacking with some friends in Oil City.
    Here I am at Snowbird in Utah.
    I'm rope-climbing at the Lost Crag with my friend Gabriel Porro.
    Backpacking with friends in central PA.
    Here I'm hiking up Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs with my brother, sister, and mom.
    little known fact: I was an avid ceramics potter in high school.

    Tim Berger

    — Product Specialist, VFDs | Motors
    With experience in environmental consulting and air quality control, I've got a strong technical background — which really helps me interact with a lot of different types of contractors when they're looking for the right parts to get their jobs done.
  • Me and my daughter Gwen; she is a Junior at Montour HS.
    My youngest son Grady standing in front of the wall of Gibson Les Paul Guitars at the Chicago Music Exchange. We all play guitar.
    little known fact: I am a huge fan of classic Jazz and have been playing guitar my whole life.

    Tom Fitzgerald

    — Product Specialist, Valves & Actuators | Flow
    With tons of experience as an engineer, technician, and building manager, I feel right at home guiding our customers to the answers they need. What's really exciting to me is finding those "light bulb moments" — when together we discover the perfect combination of application and part, and I can help someone get their job done.
  • I met my husband 11 years ago for a breakfast date. We ordered for each other and he said he knew I was the one when I ordered him bacon pancakes.
    Though I only discovered kayaking within the last two years, it has become one of my absolute favorite activities and I'm always on the lookout for new places to go to.
    little known fact: Purple is one of my favorite colors because my pediatric oncology surgeons wore purple.

    Diana Gordon

    — Product Specialist, Valves & Actuators | Flow
    I take a tremendous amount of pride in being patient and adaptable, really listening a lot to what our customers and suppliers are telling me about the projects they're working on, and the challenges they face. That kind of listening is what really helps me work together with them to find product and application solutions.
  • My wife Emily and I met in 2005 on move-in day at Penn State Behrend. We got married In 2013 (yes, she patiently waited 8 years).
    Emily and I both enjoy fishing. I may have tought her how to fish, but typically she catches more fish than I do when we go out.
    Emily and I love traveling; this is from our recent Hawaii trip (I bet you wish you could have such a sweet hat).
    Another picture from Emily and my Hawaii trip — and that is not a blue filter; we were actually 120 feet below the ocean's surface in a submarine!
    Our son Clayton was born in 2019. He is center of my universe and the cutest human ever. Here he is already shifting a three on the tree in a 70s F100!
    Here is one of our favorite family photos. Trying to convince a two-year-old to smile on command is difficult, so we consider this close enough.
    I have ridden dirt bikes my entire life, having always owned one from a very early age. Clayton LOVES daddy's dirt bike; we have taken several rides together and he even helps with maintenance!
    little known fact: I don't really like or watch sports, but in high school I was a very good pole vaulter.

    Matt Hummel

    — Product Specialist, Valves & Actuators | Power Metering
    My background is in all things mechanical, so I'm in a unique position where I can help our customers figure out the right part for the right application, every time. Working closely with them to understand their projects, I can quickly get them the answers they need.
  • My face after going interior at my first house fire. What an experience! It's nothing like they show on TV; you can't see anything through the smoke, including the fire. What an adrenaline rush!
    My wife Tracey and me. I love trains, and our reception was at the old Pennsylvania Railroad station in Latrobe, PA. We were only about 4 feet away from the train as it passed by and I think my face says it all!
    Our kids, Levi (4) and Faye (1), my two favorite people (sorry, Tracey).
    Levi and Faye checking out the new fire truck with me. They both love going to the station with Daddy and playing on the fire trucks and going for "fire truck rides" around the parking lot.
    My favorite family picture from our fall 2024 family photo shoot. Levi (4), Faye (1), and wife Tracey. Trying to get a one-year-old to look at the camera and smile is almost impossible!
    little known fact: I'm a volunteer fire fighter with two different fire companies, a Pennsylvania certified Fire Fighter 1, and I was almost a professional fire fighter at Pittsburgh International Airport.

    Andrew Koleck

    — Product Manager, Sensors | Panel Devices | Controllers
    Here's my primary goal: to give our customers a go-to guy when they need to buy sensors, panel devices, transformers, controllers, and a whole lot more. With my hands-on experience as a field tech, designer, and hardware engineer, I'm in a terrific position to build relationships with alpscontrols customers — helping them find exactly what they need, while helping them save money in the process.
  • Left to right: Scout, my wife Shelby, daughter Isabella (born April 2024), me, and Harper at our home. Pictures behind us are all from our trips. Our cat Atticus is not pictured. Our animals are all named after characters from To Kill a Mockingbird.
    Hole in one, spring 2024.
    Wedding with my wife Shelby, spring 2024.
    Me, wife Shelby, and daughter Isabella.
    little known fact: My first job was as a little league umpire.

    Troy Terrill

    — Sales Lead Americas — Valves & Actuators
    Selecting the right valves and actuators is a huge decision for our customers. It's so important for them to have the best technical information and product insight for their project needs. With over 12 years in the HVAC and construction industries, I'm in a terrific position to help our customers optimize their valve and actuator systems from one end to the other.

Sales Support & Marketing

  • My wife Kory and me, finally enjoying our honeymoon in the Caribbean after going through our COVID wedding.
    On my annual snowboarding trip to Jackson Hole Resort in Wyoming, where my brother lives.
    Prepping for a long day of motorcycle riding in the Allegheny National Forest.
    Slowly improving my golf game over the years.
    little known fact: My goal is to visit every one of the 50 United States — I am more than halfway there! I love being outdoors riding motorcycles, fishing, golfing, hiking and snowboarding.

    Jason McCormick

    — National Sales Director
    We've always been in the business of finding the best solutions, so every day I work with my team to identify our customers' specific needs, and then match up those needs with the right suppliers and parts to optimize their success.
  • little known fact: I enjoy fast downhill skiing, and I also produce and DJ techno music.

    Erol Baki

    — Data Center Sales Executive
    It's my goal to help our partners and contractors select the best systems for mission-critical facilities. I understand how data centers are designed, built, and how they operate — and I'm passionate about bringing a comprehensive approach to these projects that will maximize their efficiency, cost savings, and carbon reductions.
  • Brandi and I have been together for 16 years. We enjoy outdoor activities and visiting different Caribbean Islands.
    Brandi and I have two kids, James (21) and Maya (25). They got to experience the Dominican Republic with us last year.
    My biggest passion is golf. I am lucky and had two holes in one in a year: September 2019 and August 2020.
    Here are our two biggest babies Brady (left) and Dugan (right). Yes, Brady is named after the all-time greatest QB of all time, Tom Brady.
    little known fact: I coach my children's soccer, baseball, softball, basketball and football teams as well as play on multiple softball teams myself!

    Chris Colacito

    — Key Account Manager
    At alpscontrols.com I get to use the most up-to-date systems to provide our customers with the industry's most technologically advanced products. I can communicate and build relationships with a variety of people from around the country. alpscontrols.com has become more than a job to me — the people are like family.
  • little known fact: In high school, I was awarded the Most Valuable Wrestler award, broke the season pin record, and won the wrestling championships in both Sectional and Conference tournaments.

    Eric Dunn

    — National Account Manager
    With experience in residential, commercial buildings, and industrial automation, I have found that bringing resources to contractors to help them win more projects and execute in a timely and cost-effective fashion is a great way to grow their business — and that's what I enjoy most about my work, helping my customers be successful.
  • little known fact: As an Army veteran, I've been fortunate enough to able to travel the world — and I enjoy everything that gets me active and outdoors like hunting, golf, and exercise.

    Cade Edwards

    — Inside Sales — Southeast
    I really believe that trust is the biggest part of any business — when we can help our customers understand that we're taking care of them, that just means everything. I enjoy being part of a team where we're all pulling the same rope and making those relationships happen.
  • I thought I would be the one giving when we began adopting, but it turns out that I'm the one who's truly blessed!
    It's always a party when Brutus is around! Go Bucks!
    Hey, almost everyone is looking at the camera. I'll consider that a success!
    little known fact: I've been happily married for 17 years and have eight children, six of whom we've adopted through foster care. This past year I was the assistant coach of my daughter's high school team, which finished in fourth place in the state of Texas!

    Ryan Floro

    — Regional Sales Manager — South Central
    Through listening and working through our customers' needs, I believe we create credible, authentic relationships that transcend work. We share ourselves, we share our company culture — and we share the solutions that come from our manufacturers.
  • Gail and I have been married since 2006. Betty in our accounting department introduced us!
    We have 3 kids: Nicolette (our oldest), Joey, and Lauren (our youngest).
    I have ridden my Harley all through the Colorado Rockies as well as the Smokey Mountains, the Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the Kentucky Bourbon trail.
    Since 1995, I've played bass for several rock 'n' roll bands throughout Pittsburgh. We opened for several national acts including Bryan Adams, Rick Derringer, Firehouse, and even Corey Feldman (lol).
    little known fact: I have two sixth-great-grand-uncles who signed The Declaration of Independence: Francis Lightfoot Lee and Richard Henry Lee.

    Jim Kalafatis

    — Regional Sales Manager — West
    I'm proud to have been with alpscontrols.com since 1998, when we had just a handful of employees. It's been exciting to witness and be a part of our growth into the leading online marketplace for HVAC parts anywhere. Over the years, I've been able to meet customers all across the United States as well as in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Mexico and mainland China, helping them find ways to get their projects done more efficiently.
  • little known fact: I've run three half marathons and two full marathons!

    Chris Kearns

    — Inside Sales — Central
    Having a sales career that has spanned over 25 years has taught me a lot about listening and learning, and being open and honest. It's so important to be attentive to our customers' needs so that I can guide them to the right products, on their schedules, and help them get their projects done right.
  • My dog Rue and me, from a viewpoint on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh.
    little known fact: I am a huge fan of all music — especially 60s and 70s rock — and I'm really proud of my vinyl record collection.

    Braden Larson

    — Inside Sales — Northeast
    I've really appreciated being able to form strong, long-term relationships for more than 10 years at alpscontrols. Through my work on our Customer Experience and Product Specialist teams, I've learned to bring honesty, efficiency, fast responses, and a straightforward approach to finding solutions for our customers.
  • Johnette and I got married in 1997. Here we are at Pittsburgh's amazing Phipps Conservatory.
    My stunning wife Johnette on our way to the 2019 alpscontrols Christmas party.
    These are my boys Jack, Sam, and Drew.
    First post-2020 quarantine reunion with my mom and dad in Ashtabula, Ohio.
    And here's my dog Derby. He's a very loving, funny rescue dog originally from Kentucky.
    little known fact: I once finished up on a weight machine in a gym and looked up to see that Clint Eastwood was waiting to use it next.

    Alan Lopuszynski

    — Director of Marketing
    I'm able to use product videos, blog posts, news items — and creativity — to create online content that tells the stories of our products and manufacturers, and helps our website's customers find what they need, simply and quickly.
  • Visiting Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea
    little known fact: I was a member of a professional dance company.

    Monifa Martin

    — Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
    My background in developing business insights through technology and data analysis puts me into a unique position for Alps Controls customers. I find ways to merge information gathered from our online marketplace with the needs and challenges of our customers — which leads to new tools and solutions that improve the products and service that we provide.
  • little known fact: I live right above the iconic Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

    Sean McCarthy

    — Regional Sales Manager — Northwest
    I've worked for almost three decades on the electrical distributor side of this business. Doing so has instilled in me a tremendous passion and excitement to create and develop relationships with so many people across all levels of our industry. I'm very excited to explore new opportunities and offer a fresh perspective to the customers of alpscontrols.com.
  • Hiking with my girlfriend, Jasmine. I find the outdoors help me to zoom out and stop focusing on the little things.
    NBA Warriors game! I am a huge Warriors fan and have been even back when they were terrible. Steph Curry is a role model to me.
    At Deep Creek Lake, MD, with my cousins. I've been going to this lake since I was a toddler and its one of my favorite places to relax with family and friends.
    little known fact: I love watching basketball — go Warriors! — playing pool, and spending time with family and friends.

    Connor Meyers

    — Commercial Director
    I get a kick out of building mutually beneficial relationships — as nerdy as that sounds! There's no limit to the amount of people that you can connect with by just listening to them, and working to solve their problems. Starting out as strangers, evolving to business partners, and sometimes even becoming friends is a uniquely rewarding experience.
  • This is my wife Sarah, Hamilton (son), me, and Mack (son) at Ohiopyle State Park.
    This 2019 wedding day picture of Sarah and me was taken mere seconds before the penguin pooped on the table, but I still got to pet it.
    little known fact: I have a metal plate in my face.

    Joel Miller

    — Customer Experience — Key Accounts
    The harder we work, the easier we're able to make the lives of our customers and suppliers. My approach to service is to solve problems for our customers and ensure that they have all the information they need to make their jobs easier every day.
  • little known fact: I am an avid golfer with a goal to break par. A bucket list item of mine is to attend all 30 MLB stadiums. I am more than halfway there!

    Trent Oleszczuk

    — Inside Sales — West
    Every day, I am energized by the motivation to go above and beyond in providing extreme levels of service to our customers. I have a passion for understanding their projects, and a willingness to constantly improve how we find solutions for them.
  • Christmas 2024 — My wife Brenda, my two daughters Vanessa and Lauren, and me.
    Hanging out in the speakeasy under Mary's Vine in Rankin, PA.
    Dad and I taking the hobie cat out in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
    Dancing on the fountain at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, PA.
    Almost a cool pic. Pulled over as fast as I could...missed it by that much.
    little known fact: I'm a chili head; always looking for my new favorite hot sauce.

    Bryan Proto

    — Regional Sales Manager — Mid-Atlantic
    With 20+ years of experience solving complex technical challenges for customers across diverse industries, I bring a background in electrical engineering, data acquisition, industrial test automation, and building controls. I'm driven by a constant desire to find a better way — challenging assumptions, improving processes, and helping customers overcome the most difficult aspects of their projects and purchasing needs.
  • I enjoy experiencing new places and cultures with my husband.
    Seeing a sunset on the boardwalk in La Paz, BCS is impressive!
    Without a doubt, going to the beach is my favorite family activity.
    little known fact: I love to eat tacos and I love to watch sunsets.

    Paola Sandoval Castellón

    — Business Development
    (Mexico)
    I consider myself enthusiastic, sociable, purposeful, and empathetic with the needs of others, and I look for ways to find effective solutions for clients and respond to their needs in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Charlee and Pepper Ann, my sweet and loving rescue pups that always brighten my day.
    Pizza is my favorite food, especially artisan and wood-fired.
    During my trip to Morocco, where I hiked a slot canyon called Monkey Fingers.
    Summer camp for life, from camper to counselor!
    I'm a Salesforce Admin and have been for 10 years.
    little known fact: I can say the alphabet backwards in less than 5 seconds.

    Rachel Utz

    — Sales Operations Director
    I believe our customers succeed when our sales team has top-tier tools and strategies. That's why I work to improve processes and uncover the insights that let our team focus on what matters most: building trusted relationships and helping customers achieve real results. When we create better systems and data, we help our customers make smarter decisions and plan for and process their orders faster.
  • Here I am relaxing at home in Tucson, AZ.
    Sharing a Zoom meeting with my family in Mexico during COVID times.
    My son and I go enduro biking most weekends in the Catalina mountains northeast of Tucson, where the terrain is rocky and sandy.
    Here's a great local eatery in Tucson, AZ for breakfast burritos and horchata lattes!
    Rillito farmer's market on Sundays in Tucson is a good place to get a bite to eat, buy fresh veggies, and yes, hot chili decorations!
    little known fact: I was a stay-at-home dad for three years, and liked it!

    Gerardo Vergara-Monroy

    — Regional Sales Manager
    (Latin America & the Caribbean)
    Having lived, worked and studied in the USA, Mexico and Spain, these experiences have defined who I am. I enjoy my role as an independent sales representative where I can serve as a link to facilitate understanding and trade across countries and cultures — and that means sharing the value of purchasing HVAC parts on alpscontrols.com with building automation professionals throughout Mexico, Latin America and beyond.
  • I'm proud to call them my family! I wouldn't trade this squad for anything.
    Just two droids trying to fix the galaxy, one HVAC system at a time.
    A man and his slightly spoiled, better-looking best friend with the good hair.
    Siblings that shred together, stay together.
    little known fact: Diehard Detroit and MSU fan, clinging to the hope and dream of a Lions Super Bowl win at some point in my lifetime.

    Seth Wald

    — Regional Sales Manager — Midwest
    With more than a decade committed to the HVAC and building automation industry, I've learned two things: 1) no two days are ever the same, and 2) finding creative solutions to unexpected challenges is my superpower. I am deeply passionate about and committed to taking care of my customers; building authentic, long-term relationships; and making sure I meet their needs in ways that are lasting and meaningful to them.

Vendor Management & Business Analytics

  • Me, my wife Carly, and our Australian Shepard Ophie.
    Our dog Ophie in her happy place running on the beach.
    I love downhill skiing and have skied 20 different mountains.
    My wife Carly and me on a recent trip to Croatia.
    little known fact: I love downhill skiing in the winter and playing golf in the warmer months. My wife and I are avid travelers and love anything culinary!

    Dane Albinger

    — Director of Vendor Performance
    When we discover the goals that our manufacturers and customers have in common, we help everyone win. Through many years of experience both on the contractor and manufacturer sides, I've come to firmly believe in the strength of bringing many perspectives together to solve problems in new and innovative ways.
  • With my wife Othalia in NYC during a 2022 visit.
    With Othalia at a friend's wedding in 2019.
    With other performers from my improv theater in NYC where we performed in 2018.
    little known fact: I have performed improv on stage weekly since 2012, and have owned an improv theater since 2017.

    Jason VonVille

    — Director of Pricing
    Working with both our manufacturers and our sales team, I'm constantly researching opportunities and working with the data to ensure that alpscontrols.com offers the most competitive pricing to our customers on all the parts that are important to them.

Online Catalog Product & Data Information

  • I was in downtown Pittsburgh to see Disney's Aladdin in 2018
    I visited Graceland in 2019
    At a 2019 Violent Femmes concert with my Spanish brother Daniel
    little known fact: I owned a mid-sized Internet provider for 10 years.

    Brian Burdick

    — eCatalog Data Manager
    My main responsibility is to ensure accurate pricing for our customers. Additionally, I make our products easier to find by arranging them into product categories and product types as well as creating searchable attributes for each product so that our customers can easily find what they're looking for.
  • little known fact: I'm an avid traveler — and an art professor!

    Autumn Hyde

    — eCatalog Administrator
    My sensibilities are terrific for crunching data in our online marketplace: I love things to be orderly and consistent. Clean and accurate. And if I can proactively make our products, pricing, downloads, and everything else better and more complete, then I can provide an ideal purchasing experience for our customers.
  • little known fact: I love collecting action figures — I currently have a growing collection of 400+, including Funko Pop! figures!

    Justin Johnston

    — eCatalog Administrator
    With a ton of experience in managing data of all different kinds, I'm always looking for new ways to improve our procedures and the flow of information. Current, accurate data benefits our suppliers, customers, my team members — really our entire system.

Accounting Support

  • Kayaking on the Clarion River with my wife Marcy, our son RJ, and daughter Lauren.
    With my daughter Lauren at the Softball World Series.
    Biking the Creeper Trail in Virginia with my son RJ and wife Marcy.
    little known fact: I love bike riding, logging a little over 2,000 miles every year riding the GAP trail for both pleasure and exercise.

    Robert Schugg

    — Controller
    With more than 25 years of accounting experience, I'm helping to create new, enterprise-wide procedures and efficiencies so that data can flow more easily for our customers, suppliers, and also our employees.
  • little known fact: I am a Penn State Football fanatic!

    Rachel Buczkowski

    — Accounting Clerk
    I have always loved working with spreadsheets and data, numbers and statistics — so partnering with our manufacturers and customers on their invoices is something I take a lot of pride in. It involves a lot of listening, paying close attention, and teamwork to get everything exactly right.
  • little known fact: Playing bruising games of Frisbee with my brother taught me how to become a pretty excellent Frisbee player!

    Pat Comfort

    — Accounting
    At alpscontrols.com, we are encouraged and empowered to go the extra mile for our customers at every opportunity. With my experience in both banking and retail, I can appreciate the value of timely and accurate invoicing, credit card processing and other financial transactions — not just from our standpoint, but from that of our customers as well. I like to think that a strong understanding of our customers' needs, combined with a personal touch, helps me ensure effective communications for our business partners. And I just love working with numbers!
  • My granddaughter Mya and me.
    My mom was a mermaid.
    My Dad. I had a horse when I was young.
    My two dogs — Honey, 11 years; and Bear, 1 year.
    Pumpkin, one of my cats.
    little known fact: I'm short! I'm about 5' 3", but because I love high-heeled shoes so much — and I probably have over 50 pairs — I always seem taller than I am.

    Betty Horvwalt

    — Accounting Manager
    I am in the unique position of being able to help our customers become our customers for the first time when they set up their accounts. I've learned a lot about our business in my years at alpscontrols.com, and what has been most important to my job has been learning how to listen, use patience, and to work through any customer accounting issues that arise. I like to be able to tell our customers that I'll do whatever it takes to fix a problem myself — or to go find out the answer elsewhere if necessary.
  • Pikes Peak Mountain in Colorado Springs — area known as the Devil's Playground over 11K feet above sea level.
    Jim and me on a bike trip to Estes Park in Colorado — this area is part of the Rocky Mountain National Forest.
    Hiking day at Evergreen, Colorado — Jim and me.
    Evergreen, Colorado — my kids Joe and Lauren and I hiking.
    My horse Socks and me.
    little known fact: I have been told that I have a green thumb when it comes to plants both indoors and outdoors; but I say it's all just trial and error, to be honest!

    Gail Kalafatis

    — Accounting Clerk
    I find a lot of satisfaction in being as accurate, organized, and thorough as possible — so working with our customers and suppliers to ensure the integrity of our accounting procedures is right up my alley!
  • little known fact: I love cats, and have been told I am a cat whisperer.

    Jessica Larson

    — Accounting Clerk
    I pride myself in being a team player and problem solver, so I enjoy helping our accounting team with invoicing, statement reports, and anything else that helps our customers.
  • My wife Katie and me celebrating Christmas.
    On the ice with daughters Meabh and Rowan.
    Enjoying the view at Yellowstone National Park.
    little known fact: I once played the role of the Rabbi in a production of Fiddler on the Roof.

    Joe Marks

    — Credit Manager
    Through many years of working with customer accounts, credit terms, and payments, I've learned that fixing relationships is at the center of what I do best. I enjoy the challenge of working with all different kinds of people to help solve problems and find solutions for alpscontrols customers.
  • little known fact: I have a bunch of scars on my arm — the result of my competitive nature having grown up as a twin!

    Ryan McCartney

    — Accounting Clerk
    Accounting is really about bringing order and organization to the processes that are critical to our customers, suppliers, and even my team members — which is great for me, because I do well in an environment where a lot of different people are depending on me!
  • My other half Sean and me. We have been together for 5 years.
    My fur baby Koda, who I adopted in June of 2024. She will be a year old in February 2025.
    My siblings Brandon, Sydney, and me on a short trip to Lake Erie.
    little known fact: I have never broken a bone or had a nosebleed!

    Makenzie Zenkovich

    — Accounting Clerk
    Creating long-lasting relationships is very important to me! Because I get to ensure that our invoices and accounting data are complete and accurate, a strong and trusting partnership between us, our customers, and suppliers is really essential.
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