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ABOUT

Our History

Founded in 1996, GPA optimizes industrial operations by enhancing efficiency, ROI, and cybersecurity. With expertise in continuous and discrete manufacturing, we drive profitability through automation and secure infrastructure. As a vendor-independent firm, we bridge IT and OT, delivering unbiased, value-driven solutions.

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2025

At the end of the year, GPA employed a total of 80 people across our three offices and remote locations.

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2023

The Ruston, LA office opened on Louisiana Tech’s campus in Tech Pointe with two in-office employees, including our COO.

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2024

GPA started a subsidiary company, Pinnacle ID&S, focusing on design and fabrication of custom network control panels and specialty E&I services in Ruston at the start of the year with an initial team of three employees.

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2022

GPA became CSIA certified.

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2020

The Project Management Office, now the Department of Operational Excellence, was established. GPA also became an Inductive Automation PremierIntegrator.

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2018

GPA transitioned to new ownership:

Dan Lee - CEO
De Robertson - COO
Chaz Ballish - CFO


The official establishment of the Nashville Office and the Operational Technology group.

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2017

The Chester, VA office opened with three in-office employees, and the Operational Technology group began to take shape

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2016

The Manufacturing Intelligence department was established and secured its first contract in Oklahoma.

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2014

GPA became an official Rockwell Automation partner.

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1996

GPA was founded in Wilmington, NC with the Automation department, two owners, and one employee.

Our History |
Global Process Automation™

Founded in 1996, GPA (Global Process Automation™) optimizes industrial operations by enhancing efficiency, ROI, and cybersecurity. With expertise in continuous and discrete manufacturing, we drive profitability through automation and secure infrastructure. As a vendor-independent firm, we bridge IT and OT, delivering unbiased, value-driven solutions.

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2025

GPA's panel shop relocated to an optimized space in Arcadia, LA.

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2024

GPA opened the panel shop in Ruston, LA to begin selling custom network control panels.

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2023

GPA opened its 4th office in Ruston, LA at Louisiana Tech University’s  Tech Pointe.

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2022

GPA became CSIA certified.

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2020

GPA became an Inductive Automation® Premier Integrator.

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2018

GPA transitioned to new ownership and opened its 3rd office in Nashville, TN. 

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2017

GPA opens its 2nd office in Chester,

VA. The OT department was established.

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2016

GPA established the Manufacturing Intelligence department.

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2014

GPA became an official Rockwell Automation partner.

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2010

GPA began project operations in Virginia.

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2006

GPA opened its first HQ office in Wilmington, NC.

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1996

GPA was founded by two owners and one employee, beginning with the Automation department.

CORE VALUES

At the heart of everything we do are the principles that guide our actions and shape our culture. These core values reflect who we are and how we operate.

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Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

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Continuous Improvement

We strive to learn, adapt, and innovate to deliver better outcomes every day.

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Community

We build strong relationships and give back to the communities where we live and work.

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Customer Focused

We listen, understand, and deliver solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

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Teamwork

We collaborate, support one another, and succeed together.

OUR APPROACH

As a company, we strive to build meaningful relationships with employees and customers while achieving best-in-class results through culture, innovation, improvement, and risk management. Our structured Plan-Build-Run methodology mitigates risks upfront, ensuring 24/7 reliability and efficiency in every project.

PLAN

RUN

BUILD

OUR APPROACH

As a company, we strive to build meaningful relationships with employees and customers while achieving best-in-class results through culture, innovation, improvement, and risk management. Our structured Plan-Build-Run methodology mitigates risks upfront, ensuring 24/7 reliability and efficiency in every project.

PLAN

BUILD

RUN

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OUR CREDENTIALS

Our industry-recognized certifications and rankings reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and trusted performance in every solution we deliver.

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We’re Platform independent!
Your solution, any platform!

Our team delivers flexible solutions that seamlessly integrate across various platforms. Whether you’re using legacy systems or the latest tech stack, we tailor our approach to meet your unique needs—no limitations, just results.

GPA Leadership

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Daniel Lee

CEO

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De Robertson

COO

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Chaz Ballish Regueiro

CFO

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Bill Medcalf

VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

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Courtney Bynum

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

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Brian Hayes

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING

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Katelyn Tischler

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SUCESS

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Barbara Tims

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR, CULTURE & ADMINISTRATION

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READY TO EMBRACE THE FUTURE?

At GPA, we help you embrace the future of manufacturing with expert guidance and innovative solutions. Whether optimizing processes or exploring growth, we’re here to keep you ahead in an evolving industry.

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