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Meet Our Team

Mike Sayers

President: Mike Sayers

Mike Sayers, the President of MP Systems started the company in 2005. He is enthusiastic and passionate about machine accessory products and continues to strive for excellence. His passion drips down throughout the company where he inspires creativity and innovation. He cares about his people and cultivating an environment where employees can grow their skills. He spends his free time at the lake with his family.

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Kermit Wright

National Sales Manager: Kermit Wright
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Kermit Wright has been with MP Systems since 2007 as a Sales Manager. His favorite part about working at MP Systems is how diverse the work is and how he has been able to broaden his skill set. His favorite activity outside of work is working on anything that has a motor or wheels. Working on cars or anything related to it is what makes him the happiest.

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Brian Backhaus

Service & Engineering Manager: Brian Backhaus
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Brian Backhaus has been a Service Manager at MP Systems for over 12 years. He loves working with the team at MP Systems and his favorite part of it is how collaborative the environment is. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending his free time doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He recently acquired his blackbelt. Brian also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

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Kyle Quintin

Product Development Manager: Kyle Quintin

Kyle Quintin has been with MP Systems since 2010. He worked as an automotive technician before being introduced to Mike Sayers, which was when he decided to change roles and start with the company as an assembler. He was intrigued by the manufacturing world and became involved with various departments. Kyle decided to return to school at night to get his engineering degree. The engineering team continued to grow, leading Kyle in charge of product development, production, and sales.

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Jim Jamgochian

Jim Jamochian

Production Manager: Jim Jamgochian

Jim has been with MP Systems since 2011 as a Production Manager, his favorite part of MP Systems is the freedom it gives him to try different things. His favorite hobbies outside of work are hiking, fishing, and working on old cars.

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Tim Rego

Supply Chain Manager.: Tim Rego

Tim has been with MP Systems since 2015. His favorite hobbies include working on cars, being a devout Bruin’s fan, and taking care of his lawn making the neighbors jealous with “green” envy.

Tim chose the Hitman call sign because when it comes to Supply Chain, he’s the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. We tend to agree!

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AnnMarie Petrosino

Southeast Business Development Representative:

AnnMarie Petrosino

AnnMarie is originally from a small farm town in northwest Ohio and graduated from Ohio University. She lived in NYC for the past four years where she worked in the fashion industry and in recruitment. Eventually, she found that career path was not for her and decided to make a change by transitioning into Sales and Business Development.

AnnMarie recently moved to Charlotte and has been loving the warmer weather! In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, boat/beach days, volunteering with kids, attending sporting events, going to country concerts, and traveling to new places. She also likes to try new coffee shops and restaurants, especially Italian food.

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Sheila Guay

Regional Account Manager: Sheila Guay

Sheila Guay has been with MP Systems for over six years. She earned a BA in Equine Business Management at Johnson & Wales University, and later got her master’s in Leadership and Negotiation from Bay Path University. After college, Sheila ran a bar for ten years before starting at MP Systems as an Account Manager. Sheila is passionate about her customers, working hard every day to take care of them. She enjoys the camaraderie and acceptance in the industry. When Sheila isn't at work, she is taking care of her many pets; Strawberry the horse, Sissy the Pony and a whopping thirty chickens! She also has three Australian Cattle Dogs, Kelly, Wolfie and the newest addition Maxwell.

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Daniel Geer

West Region Technical Sales Account Manager: Daniel Greer
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Dan’s favorite part of working for MP Systems is the people. He particularly likes how well the MP Systems team gels, making coming to work an enjoyable experience.

Dan majored in Psychology at California Polytechnic University Pomona and participated in intramural sports with his Sigma Chi fraternity brothers. He also tutored at risk youth which he found to be a rewarding and humbling experience as he witnessed academic sparks ignite as confidence blossomed in each child. After graduation, Dan realized that clinical psychology was not something he wanted to pursue and accepted an entry level sales position which eventually transitioned to manufacturing sales.

Dan’s favorite vacation spot is the beach. He feels fortunate to have grown up close to beautiful California beaches, which will always hold a special place in his heart along with Kona Beach in Hawaii.

Luna and Dove are the names of Dan’s two German Shepherds. He also has a pet Guinea Pig named Pancake. Dan is a Lakers and a Dodgers fan, and he still roots for the 49ers. PC cars, short course trucks, crawlers, and camping are among Dan’s other interests when he’s not working with the MP Systems team.

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Daniel Blake

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Sales Engineer: Danny Blake
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Danny Blake majored in mechanical engineering at the University of Hartford. He had a focus on sustainable energy and design in his studies. Although high-pressure coolant systems were not his focus in school, Mike Sayers and Brian Backhaus piqued his interest in the industry. Danny has been with the company since late 2021. Danny’s favorite place to visit is Narragansett where he spends time with his family.

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Mackenzie Zanello

Midwest Business Development Representative: Mackenzie Zanello
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Mackenzie Zanello started with the company back in September 2022. She studied law at the University of Arizona but decided law wasn't for her and ended up in Sales and New Business Development here at MP Systems. She was intrigued by the manufacturing world because of how intricate. She also loved how welcome and inviting everyone in the industry was. Besides hanging out with her family in North Carolina Mackenzie loves to do puzzles while her cats Stella and Albert try to steal the pieces.

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Maura Thompson

Customer Support Sales Manager: Maura Thompson
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Maura Thompson has been with MP Systems for 15 years as Operations Manager. Her favorite thing about working for MP Systems is her team and taking care of her customers if they ever have an issue. Her favorite hobby is golf, and she loves to spend time with her family.

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Sarah Laurin

Senior Customer Support Specialist: Sarah Laurin
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Sarah Laurin has been with MP Systems for over two years as a Contract Administrator, her favorite part of working here is collaborating with her friends in a great atmosphere and helping her customers. She enjoys playing in her bowling league in her off time and spending time with friends and family.

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Katie Hathaway

Customer Support Specialist: Kathleen Hathaway

Katie joined MP Systems in 2022 as a Contracts Administrator. Her favorite part about working for the company is that it feels like a second home. Outside of work, she likes to spend time at the gym, doing her self-care or spending time with her friends, and family.

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Gabrielle Violette

Customer Support Specialist: Gabrielle Violette

Gabrielle Violette came on board MP Systems middle of 2022 from a management role. Her role as a customer support specialist and billing administrator fit well with her interests and experience. Her favorite thing about the company is how welcoming the environment is. Outside of work, she likes to spend her time going on day trips and hanging out with her cat.

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Emma Francett

Inside Sales/Project Manager: Emma Francett
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Emma attended Keene State in NH and studied business management. She especially loves talking with, and helping people. She is a true problem solver.

Emma has an adopted cat named Nash and she likes to ski and snowboard. She also likes to pick things up and put them down (as a weightlifter). Her favorite color is black, and she enjoys traveling to Colorado and making trips to her hometown, Lake George, New York.

Emma is a foodie who likes to cook and try out new restaurants. Her favorite type of food is Sushi/Japanese.

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Chris Berner

Marketing Specialist: Chris Berner
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Chris graduated top of his class from the Hallmark Institute of Photography with a focus in product photography, graphic design and marketing. Chris spent years shooting and designing freelance alongside running various marketing departments before joining the MP Team as our Marketing Specialist.

In his free time you can either find Chris working on one of his cars or hanging out with his cat Sriracha. He enjoys working at MP Systems because of the team oriented work environment!

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