Public engineering firm profile
E Tech Group
West Chester Township, OH
Beyond Automation and Control
- Services
- 17
- Offices
- 2
- Leaders
- 7
- Founded
- 1993
- Size Estimate
- 700+ employees
Overview
Founded in 1993, E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering, building automation, and system integration practices in the United States. With over 30 global locations and more than 650 engineers, it provides automation, control, and information solutions to the life sciences, mission critical facilities, metals, consumer products, and food and beverage sectors.
- Founded
- 1993
- Size Estimate
- 700+ employees
Services
Automation
Scalable automation and engineering solutions designed to meet complex industrial requirements and long-term business objectives.
Control Systems
Turnkey custom control system design, integration, and upgrade services designed to optimize plant efficiency.
Information Technology and Software
Enterprise software development, industrial IT architecture, and security assessment services to protect and streamline operations.
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Credentials and affiliations
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Leadership
Matt Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Wise is CEO of E Tech Group. Wise has over 20 years of experience in executive leadership, most recently serving as CEO for Fisher Unitech, one of the largest resellers of 3D printers and 3D design software in North America. Well-rounded industry experience includes advanced manufacturing, software, digital marketing and advertising.
Karla Lunan
Chief Financial Officer
Karla Lunan, CFO of E Tech Group, oversees finance and human resources, bringing 25+ years of experience in finance, HR, and IT across energy, construction, and manufacturing. Lunan has led major acquisitions, ERP implementations, and operational transformations at companies including The Tile Shop, MasTec, and Trueline Infrastructure Solutions. Lunan supports global growth and advancements in cybersecurity and business intelligence.
Fred Fontaine
President
MBA
Fred Fontaine is President of E Tech Group. Prior to this role, Fontaine was an Executive Vice President & General Manager as well as Chief Commercial Officer. Fontaine began with Glenmount Global in 2013 as the Vice President of Sales. Fontaine holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University.
Gary Powell, PE
Senior Vice President, Operations
PE
Gary Powell is the Vice President of Operations for E Tech Group. Powell has more than 20 years of leadership experience with Banks Integration and has previously held positions as Director of Operations, Business Unit Manager, Engineering Manager and Senior Project Manager. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Powell has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has achieved a professional engineer's license in California.
Sean Smiley
Chief Revenue Officer
Sean Smiley leads E Tech Group's sales organization, bringing 20+ years of experience in industrial automation leadership. Smiley has held senior roles at Stratus Technologies, Eagle Automation, Cimation, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, and Emerson, with expertise in global sales, operations, and growth strategy.
Jennifer Palumbo
Vice President of Marketing
Jennifer Palumbo leads E Tech Group's marketing strategy, bringing extensive experience in marketing communications and brand development across the industrial automation sector. Palumbo previously served as Director of Marketing at E Tech Group and held senior marketing and communications roles at Optimation Technology, building expertise in translating complex engineering solutions into clear, compelling messages.
Nick Hasselbeck
Vice President of Information Technology
Nick Hasselbeck leads E Tech Group's IT organization, bringing more than two decades of experience in systems engineering, IT architecture, and secure infrastructure design. Over a 20-year tenure with E Tech Group, Hasselbeck has advanced through senior engineering and operations roles, developing deep expertise in virtual infrastructure, networking, and IT/OT systems integration.
Testimonials
I could talk to the longer-term visions with E Tech ... when someone is at a plant for a long time, they get tunnel vision, and the plant offers a project for simply what needs to be done. E Tech came in with a much wider scope. They're not just looking at what the plant wants them to do, they're looking for other automation opportunities ... now we're looking to expand automation opportunities in the other plants.
I liked working with E Tech. Their people were honest, and had good engineering practices.
Offices
Corporate Headquarters
Headquarters8614 Jacquemin Dr
West Chester Township, OH 45069