Powering Advanced Automation — Backed by Schneider Electric Alliance Certification
Border States combines deep automation expertise, full solution access and dedicated technical support to help you design, deploy and optimize industrial systems.
Certified capability. Real customer impact.
As a Schneider Electric Alliance Certified partner, Border States is equipped to deliver a higher level of automation expertise, access and support — designed to help you solve complex challenges and drive long-term performance.
- Advanced expertise
Work with dedicated automation specialists focused on your application — from machine to plant level. - Full solution access
Get access to the complete Schneider Electric automation portfolio, ensuring the right solution for every project. - Proven capability
Our team is trained, certified and aligned to industry-leading standards for automation performance. - Built for growth
Structured to support evolving customer needs with scalable solutions and long-term partnership.
What You Get with Border States
Everything you need for automation success
Automation Specialists
Dedicated experts across OEM, plant and drives applications.
Engineering support
System design, validation and technical expertise.
Digital experience
Streamlined tools for faster engagement and support.
Full portfolio access
PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics and more.
Centers of excellence
Hands-on demos, testing and solution collaboration.
Account-level partnership
Proactive planning and ongoing optimization.
Competitive pricing
Better positioning to win and deliver successful projects.
Lifecycle services
Support contracts designed to improve uptime and performance.
Meet the Automation Product Managers
Bryan Warden
Expert in: End User Solutions
Years of experience: 29 years
Nashville, TN
David Murlowski
Expert in: OEM Solutions
Years of experience: 19 years
Maple Grove, MN
David Patzke
Expert in: End User and
OEM Solutions
Years of experience: 26 years
Maple Grove, MN
John Pipkin
Expert in: OEM Solutions
Years of experience: 35 years
Nashville, TN
Kelly Hatch
Expert in: Power Solutions
Years of experience: 40 years
Salt Lake City, UT
Leandru Schiau
Expert in: End User Solutions
Years of experience:12 years
Salt Lake City, UT
Nathan Novotny
Expert in: End User Solutions
Years of experience: 22 years
Omaha, NE
Stuart Reynolds
Expert in: OEM Solutions
Years of experience: 26 years
Greenville, SC
Terry Hudson
Expert in: End User Solutions
Years of experience: 47 years
West Columbia, SC
Zachary Whisnant
Expert in: OEM Solutions
Years of experience: 3 years
West Columbia, SC
Our Automation Capabilities
Comprehensive automation solutions
- PLCs and control systems
- Drives and motion
- HMIs and industrial PCs
- Robotics and machine automation
- Software and digital solutions
Solutions Built for Your Business
Focused on your application and industry
OEMs
Accelerate machine design and standardization with scalable automation solutions. Reduce engineering complexity and speed to market.
End users
Modernize plant operations, improve uptime and drive efficiency with advanced automation technologies designed to grow with your business.
Contractors and system integrators
Win more projects with competitive pricing, technical backing and the support needed to execute with confidence.
Experience Automation Firsthand
Our Centers of Excellence provide hands-on access to automation technologies — giving you the opportunity to explore solutions, test applications and train your team in one of our branches. Contact us to explore a Border States Center of Excellence in one of the following certified locations:
- Maple Grove, MN
- Nashville, TN
- West Columbia, SC
Let’s Solve Your Automation Challenges
Connect with our team to explore solutions tailored to your application, industry and business goals.