Team is something you hear a lot these days. Every company has its own definition of what it means. Here's ours. We're problem solvers. We're committed to our customers, and we're available 24/7. We'll do whatever it takes to find a solution - even if it means working through the night to get your operation back on line. In business, there's no time for downtime. A motto our team lives by.

Not only does our team work together, but they've worked here for a long time. Over half of our team has been here more than 20 years with a couple of team members who have been with us more than 40. All of our service technicians have electrical backgrounds and all are journeymen electricians. They have seen and solved just about any problem imaginable. Let us introduce you to some of our senior team members.

Ron Collins, President

Ron has 32 years of service, with 15 years as a service technician and 3 as an assistant service manager. His education includes: Associate EE, Journeyman electrician, Process control, logical control programming and business management. He served as President of the Mid-South Chapter of the Electrical Apparatus Repair Association from 2001-2002. Contact Ron

Don Kitts, Head of Tech Service and Safety (Left)

Don, our Technical Services /Safety Director, has headed up the deparment for 20 years. With 20 years in the electrical field, Don is an experienced electrician, programmer and drive and control technician. He holds an ISO Category 1 and ASNT Level 1 as a vibration analyst and has completed the Baldor Drive Service Center training. Don brings a sincere passion to safety, which he demonstrates as an instructor in his NFPA 70E Arc Flash, OSHA 10 and 30, CPR/AED/First Aid training classes. Contact Don

Carl Wright, Head of Field Services (Middle)

Carl has been our Service Department Supervisor for 41 years. His natural problem solving ability has proven invaluable. He's also had a remarkable 41-year career as an electrician, with 34 of those years being a hands-on service technician. Carl is widely recognized for his proficiency in OSHA crane and hoist compliance. Contact Carl

Jackie Gantt, Head of Repair Services (Right)

Jackie has served as our Motor Shop Coordinator and Supervisor for 4 years. Jackie is a leading expert in motor repair with 45 years of experience. That experience includes: large and small frame AC, DC motors. Prior to joining Tennessee Armature, Jackie owned a successful electric motor repair shop. While he was in business, he operated a Godet coil repair and manufacturing business. Jackie is continuously involved in new motor repair techniques and has received a US Patent for a winding process for induction heated Godet coils. Contact Jackie