Marty hand-picked a team of independent talent to round out his services offerings.
Bob Sanders- Technologist
First introduced to computing in 1973 with an IBM System/360 & writing RPG business programs. Shortly thereafter, while in the Marine Corp I worked with IBM 3742 Dual Data Stations. I joined Marty's team in 2012 and consult on IT, Client Communications, Project Management, Operations, Strategic Planning & Finance/Accounting. Prior to 2012, I worked as an Elementary & Special Ed Teacher for 12 years, was Co-Owner of Seattle International Coffee 1994-1996 and started an IT career at Microsoft Corporation in 1998. I hold certifications as: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified Document Imaging Architect, Enterprise Content Management Specialist & Business Systems Analyst.
First introduced to computing in 1973 with an IBM System/360 & writing RPG business programs. Shortly thereafter, while in the Marine Corp I worked with IBM 3742 Dual Data Stations. I joined Marty's team in 2012 and consult on IT, Client Communications, Project Management, Operations, Strategic Planning & Finance/Accounting. Prior to 2012, I worked as an Elementary & Special Ed Teacher for 12 years, was Co-Owner of Seattle International Coffee 1994-1996 and started an IT career at Microsoft Corporation in 1998. I hold certifications as: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified Document Imaging Architect, Enterprise Content Management Specialist & Business Systems Analyst.
Danny Hall- Mastermind Programmer
Danny Hall received a TRS-80 Color Computer from his parents for Christmas when he was 10, Right there under the tree, his fascination with building systems and workflows was born…and has not stopped growing since. In his earlier professional career as both Systems Administrator and Art Director, he accumulated almost two decades of experience administering and building SQL Server systems. As an avid, long-time home coffee roaster and lover of quality coffee, he eventually decided the two should be blended. He now concentrates his efforts on creating database and workflow software targeted at the specialty coffee industry.
Jim Wilson- PLC Expert
Jim and Marty met while on a customer’s site, and were brought together to solve a roaster dilemma. The roaster was delivered without a working PLC program, and the startup crew failed to show. As a consultant, Marty gave Jim instructions on how the roaster should operate. Later, they began working together on a coffee conveyor and storage system, and have since moved onto standardizing roaster controls.
Jim started his career in 1991 working for an OEM of industrial filtration equipment where he designed the electrical controls and PLC programs to operate the systems. With his experience and knowledge of PLCs, he spent several years working for a pump manufacturer, helping to develop control standards for their lift station packages. Jim joined Rockwell Automation as a Field Service/Application Engineer and for nearly a decade, he worked in a variety of industries that incorporated multiple automation strategies and equipment. During this time, he gained the knowledge of several networking protocols such as Data Highway, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, and Foundation Fieldbus, and became a network certified engineer for Rockwell Automation. In 2009, Jim launched EXTRAutomation, a Control Systems Integration company located in central North Carolina. Today, he continues to service his customer base, while adding new customers through referrals.
Jim and Marty met while on a customer’s site, and were brought together to solve a roaster dilemma. The roaster was delivered without a working PLC program, and the startup crew failed to show. As a consultant, Marty gave Jim instructions on how the roaster should operate. Later, they began working together on a coffee conveyor and storage system, and have since moved onto standardizing roaster controls.
Jim started his career in 1991 working for an OEM of industrial filtration equipment where he designed the electrical controls and PLC programs to operate the systems. With his experience and knowledge of PLCs, he spent several years working for a pump manufacturer, helping to develop control standards for their lift station packages. Jim joined Rockwell Automation as a Field Service/Application Engineer and for nearly a decade, he worked in a variety of industries that incorporated multiple automation strategies and equipment. During this time, he gained the knowledge of several networking protocols such as Data Highway, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, and Foundation Fieldbus, and became a network certified engineer for Rockwell Automation. In 2009, Jim launched EXTRAutomation, a Control Systems Integration company located in central North Carolina. Today, he continues to service his customer base, while adding new customers through referrals.
Deacon Rod Scotty & Randy
The Four Amigos keep the production plant moving with fabrication, machining, installs, crating/shipping & vendor management.
