About Us...

Russ Ropken - Vice President / Automation Specialist

• 19+ years of experience in the automation industry
• Certified ICONICS Systems Integrator Partner with over 13 years experience:
  • GENESIS32 Versions 5 - 9
  • BizViz ReportWorX, BridgeWorX, and PortalWorX
  • GENESIS64 Version 10
• 13+ years experience with Windows Software Development using Delphi, MS Visual Studio v6 and .NET (v1.1 - 3.5)
• OPC DA Server and Client Development
• Microsoft SQL (2000 - 2008) and MySQL Development

Debi Ropken - President

• Debi has engineering experience from the City of Colorado Springs and Woodward Governor
• Engine Control and automation system design
• Power System / Transmission design
• BS in Electrical Engineering, AAS in Mechanical Engineering
• Debi is also a local Colorado jewelry artist - www.eaglemountainstudio.com

Patrick DeCesaro - Automation Specialist (Lubbock, TX)

• Patrick's industrial automation experience spans across 8+ years in the power generation, oil and gas, steel manufacturing, beverage packaging, and semiconductor industries
• 9+ years experience with SCADA/HMI packages such as ICONICS Genesis32, Wonderware InTouch, Citect, RSView32, and more
• 8+ years PLC experience including AB ControlLogic, AB PLC-5, AB PLC-2, Siemens Step7 and more
• Network design and implemenation
• Patrick began his career with 6 years in the Navy Nuclear Power Program

Rick Dohmen - Automation Specialist (Fort Collins, CO)

• Rick has 20+ years of experience in automation controls design, service, and commissioning
• Experience with several HMI Packages in addition to his extensive ICONICS Genesis32 experience
• Wide PLC programming experience including Bristol's ControlWave Line, AB ControlLogic and SLC lines, Siemens, Automation Direct, and many more
• Rick's years of experience come from his employment with Woodward Governor, Encorp, and Wood Group in positions such as Field Service, Engineering, and Managment