Meet The Team

James joined CRG Automation in 2019 following two decades in top leadership positions at General Electric and Big Ass Fans. James changed the direction of the company to focus on automation and integration, fulfilling his longtime professional goal of building out his own custom engineering solution firm – one dedicated to solving the kinds of problems that leave most teams scratching their heads. As CEO, James grew the Team from six employees to 30+ while earning numerous professional awards for revenue growth, innovation and culture. James leads our government initiatives including our work with the Department of Defense, as well as driving the overall strategy and direction of the company.

James holds a Marine Engineering Systems (Mech Eng+) degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, has earned GE Six Sigma Black Belt & Master Black Belt Certifications (DFSS/DMAIC), served 14 years as a commissioned officer in the US Naval Reserve and is President and Co-Founder of 502cares, Inc – a Louisville based charity. When not in the office, James enjoys spending summer weekends at the lake with his wife Missy, and their four children.

Paul Joined CRG in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer.  He brings with him 30 years of experience and executive leadership including roles at Big Ass Fans and Industrial Air Centers, with oversight in operations, financial analysis, strategy development and deployment, contract negotiation, business development and M&A transactions.  Paul’s diverse professional experience provides him with a broad understanding of the organizational needs for developing and executing growth strategies. “I truly enjoy establishing and working with teams to develop talent and to achieve rapid growth while maintaining the highest level of quality.”

Paul holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky and, in his spare time, enjoys hiking and spending time on the lake with his wife Tiffany and their adult children.

Chris has over three decades of experience in machine design and automation.  Early in his career, he was a federal employee working for the US Navy on naval weapon platforms, and later transitioned into automation and packaging.  He spent over a decade at Lantech designing custom packaging solutions and received numerous patents during his tenure.  He was the Director of Engineering at Amatrol for over eleven years, leading the design challenges of complex engineering technical training equipment for customers around the world.  Chris has a passion for automation, innovation, and solving complex machine design problems. Chris is a graduate of the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School. 

With more than 40 years of manufacturing experience, Garry has seen it all and knows the inner workings of past and present manufacturing equipment of all varieties. Garry’s career includes a decade running his own engineering consulting business. He attended the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University.

Jason has 17 years of experience in quality engineering, new product introductions and project management.  His industry experience includes automotive parts manufacturing, consumer product design and launch, as well as automation.  He has lead groups of engineers and project managers through various successful product launches and equipment builds in his career.   He is well versed in various New Product Introduction processes and project management tools. Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Jeffrey has decades of experience in sales and business development, with a focus on client service. He spent more than 20 years in the media industry, encompassing roles in business development, sales, marketing, training, and recruiting. As a new business development manager for media giant Gannett, he worked hard to ensure his clients were taken care of — a quality that, in turn, helped him grow sales. Jeffrey has a knack for identifying opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels, like at Fastline Media, where he built both inside and digital sales departments from scratch. Jeffrey holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Eastern Kentucky University.

Rebekah joins the CRG Automation Team leading their Business Development team and oversees the companies marketing direction, strategy, and brand initiatives. Her career spanning 20+ years in national multifamily real estate operations in top leadership positions at Archstone, Riverstone and Cardinal Group uniquely positions her to grow the company’s presence and sales channels while focusing on our continued commitment to customer service.

A native Texan, Rebekah attended the University of Texas at Austin studying Business Management. Recently relocating from Denver, CO to Louisville, KY, Rebekah is enjoying exploring new surroundings with her three little ones.