Our Recruiting Team | Automationtechies

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In 2000, Alan Carty founded a company that quickly evolved into two businesses; a technical recruiting and staffing firm focused on all automation related positions (Automationtechies) and an automation industry online magazine (Automation.com).

In October 2014, Automation.com was acquired by The International Society of Automation (ISA).

Under Carty’s leadership, Automationtechies continues to provide hiring solutions and top industry talent to companies in need of automation professionals.

Alan Carty President & Founder

Alan Carty has worked in automation since graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Before starting Automationtechies and Automation.com, Alan worked as an Automation Specialist, Automation Sales Engineer, and Operations Manager for a large independent Rockwell-Automation distributor for 11 years. Prior to that, he had worked as a Field Engineer, Plant Engineer, and Systems Programmer.

Something interesting about Alan: I can ride a unicycle and Arnold Schwarzenegger once put his fingers in my mouth.

For more about Alan, and to read his career and hiring advice, click here.

Our Valuable Team Members

Megan CartyOperations Manager

Megan has been with Automationtechies since 2012 and has worn many hats (Candidate Researcher, Digital Media Specialist, Recruiter) before settling into the role of Operations Manager. She strives to keep the office running smoothly so the recruiters can focus on serving their clients. She also manages and supports the entry-level recruiting team in their efforts to find the right candidates.

Something interesting about Megan: I brew my own kombucha and love to play euchre.

For more about Megan, and to read her career and hiring advice, click here.

Kristy FitchRecruiter

Kristy is a technical recruiter who has been with Automationtechies since its beginning in 2000. Kristy started out supporting job posting clients and moved into recruiting in 2003. Like all Automationtechies recruiters, Kristy has experience placing candidates with Control Systems Integrators as well as end user accounts.

Something interesting about Kristy: I love exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Once a bear chased us from our campsite in the middle of the night.

For more about Kristy, and to read her career and hiring advice, click here.

Kristy FangmanRecruiter

Kristy joined Automationtechies in 2008 after being recruited by her lifelong friend, and founder of the company, Alan Carty. Kristy has had success in placing Sales Engineers, Controls Engineers, Product Engineers, and Technicians. Prior to her work in recruiting, she was a freelance Interior Designer and Project Manager for retail and commercial clients. Kristy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design form Purdue University.

Something interesting about Kristy: I love traveling, movies, and the arts.

For more about Kristy, and to read her career and hiring advice, click here.

Michelle JohnsonRecruiter

Michelle joined Automationtechies in 2003 after recruiting for a supply chain execution software company. In addition to working in the automation and engineering sector, Michelle’s previous experience allows Automationtechies to expand its scope to include software developers, marketing, sales and administration positions.

Something interesting about Michelle: I love raising chickens for the fresh, free range eggs – the veterinarian classifies my chickens as pets.

For more about Michelle, and to read her career and hiring advice, click here.

Lisa ReitzRecruiter

Lisa has been with Automationtechies since 2004; starting first as a Candidate Researcher before being promoted to Candidate Sourcing Manager and then to Recruiter. She works with candidates from all areas of automation and strives to place them in their best possible job. Lisa enjoys working with candidates from diverse backgrounds within automation, from programmers to sales and everything in between. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri.

Something interesting about Lisa: When I am not connecting with automation professionals I enjoy finding hidden objects using GPS coordinates (geocaching).

For more about Lisa, and to read her career and hiring advice, click here.

Chris FreemarkRecruiter

Chris joined Automationtechies in 2018 after graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato. As a Recruiter, his main role is connecting with quality candidates and helping them find the best job opportunities for them. He is also responsible for reviewing resumes and completing daily tasks within our database. Chris takes pleasure in assisting candidates throughout the process of making a career change.

Something interesting about Chris: When I am not in the office, I enjoy participating in outdoor activities. A few of my favorites include broomball and golf.

Dyann IveyRecruiter

Dyann joined Automationtechies in 2019. As a professional Graphic Designer and Marketing Consultant with more than three decades of experience, she worked with clients in many businesses and industries. She learned about automation by creating marketing materials for Automationtechies, as well as a wire and cable manufacturer.

Dyann is a self-proclaimed “people person” so connecting candidates and clients is something she relishes. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Indiana State University and was an adjunct faculty member at WVU Tech in Montgomery, WV, where she taught Graphic Design for over 20 years.

Something interesting about Dyann: I designed the logos for Automationtechies and Automation.com.

Lance RuebkeRecruiter

Lance joined Automationtechies in 2019 after moving from his small town family farm to the Twin Cities. Lance recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources and is looking forward to growing his career in recruiting.

Something interesting about Lance: When I’m not in the office I enjoy doing anything outdoors. Hiking up north in Duluth and driving along the North Shore are my favorite places to explore. I also have an English Bulldog named Dodger.

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