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Fiero Automation is a leading value added distributor of Automation, Pneumatic, and Instrumentation technologies and has been in business serving the Rocky Mountain Region since 1984. We are situated perfectly to meet your distribution requirements with two stocking locations in Arvada, CO and Sandy, UT. Fiero Automation hosts a team of talented and knowledgeable outside sales representatives, application engineers, and a technical inside sales team in both our Utah and Colorado locations. Fiero Automation has the experience and industry knowledge to solve your application proficiently, with world class products, while being cost effective.
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Patrick L. Schusted is President, CEO, & Chairman of the Board of Fiero and Hartfiel Automation. Schusted has over 10 years of experience, joining Hartfiel Automation as a salesperson in 2004. Schusted was named President in 2013 and in January of 2020, he also became CEO. Pat continues to have an active role within the Sales and Marketing departments, making sure both Fiero and Hartfiel reach new areas of innovation while staying ahead of industry trends.
CFO, Treasurer & Secretary
Jeffrey B. Murphy is Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary for Hartfiel Automation. Murphy joined Hartfiel in April 2009 and brings more than 25 years of Financial, Operational and leadership experience, including over five years as President and CEO of a publicly traded company. In his position, Murphy is always on the trail of the next financial opportunity for Fiero and Hartfiel Automation.
Vice President of Operations
Gary W. Simonson is Vice President of Operation. Simonson joined Hartfiel in 1986 as a Technical Inside Salesperson. In 1989 Simonson moved to Outside Sales and in 1991 became Inside Sales Manager. Simonson joined the leadership team in 1994. His responsibilities include overseeing Inside Sales, Purchasing, Value Added Assembly, Quality and Distribution Centers.
