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Valérie LaFrenière, ENG
Valérie Lafrenière, ENG, is a mechanical engineer by trade, with a master’s degree in management and 20 years of experience in the food industry. Valérie supervises our teams of packaging, designers and building experts. As Manager, her mission is to ensure the quality of the services offered both at the technical and project management levels. Valérie serves as a Managing Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].
John Murphy
John Murphy leads a team of automation and robotics experts delivering practical solutions across food and beverage, consumer goods, paper, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With more than 25 years of experience, he combines plant-floor perspective with engineering leadership. He began his career at a Fortune 500 manufacturer as a papermaking project engineer and later an electrical maintenance leader—experience that grounds his work in real-world operations and commissioning. John guides teams through complex automation projects from concept to startup, helping clients adapt to evolving technologies while improving reliability and performance. John serves as a Managing Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].
Tim Burnham,PE, PMP
Tim Burnham leads Salas O’Brien’s industrial and manufacturing group with offices in Columbus and Cincinnati OH; Richardson (Dallas, TX); Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Nashville TN; Evansville and Hammond, IN; and Atlanta GA. His experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen techniques, and industrial processes helps him serve clients in manufacturing, bulk material handling, and related process industries. He serves as a Senior Managing Principal for Salas O’Brien.
John Glenski, CPM
John Glenski is a leader in digital transformation in the industrial sector with a demonstrated history of providing data-driven outcomes for the world’s largest manufacturers. John works collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver innovative solutions for smart manufacturing (automation, material handling, and data/information solutions) with a focus on sustainable applications. John serves as a Principal & Senior Director of Automation & Digital at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].
Dennis Romak
Dennis Romak has decades of experience in sales and marketing, working specifically with the pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, food & beverage, industrial, agribusiness, and consumer product industries. He is experienced in leading cross-functional teams to significant sales growth and delivers long-lasting customer relationships through outstanding service. He serves as Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].