Western Systems Team

Transportation, Communication & Networking Industry Experience
Western Systems team members have extensive industry experience in transportation, communications and networking and a strong dedication to identifying effective solutions for your needs.

Michael Smith, CEO
Michael provides our corporate directives and direction. In addition to overseeing the company Michael manages vendor relations and long term strategy for Western Systems.

Robert Nims, President
Robert's primary duties include project management, estimating, system design and account management. He has an expertise in signal controls, software and field devices. Robert has been involved in the transportation industry since 1990. He has provided regional support for Siemens ITS and Eagle Traffic Control Systems since 1993.

Stewart Wilkerson, V.P. Sales & Marketing
Stewart became a Western Systems team member on February 23, 2008. He provides strategic direction for our sales team with regard to effectively serving our current and future markets. Working in the transportation industry since 1980, Stewart holds a Master of Business Administration Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. He also holds a number of technical certifications in metrology, traffic signal operations and maintenance (IMSA Level 2), and electrical trades.

Tom Rivard, Production Manager
Tom oversees our cabinet design, manufacturing, and field service/support departments. He has been in the traffic industry since 1981 and has extensive experience including cabinets, controllers, and intersection displays. Tom is certified by Siemen’s and Iteris and is also IMSA Level II Certified.

Adela Taylor, Operations Manager
Adela is in charge of business operations. She has extensive experience in manufacturing management and quality assurance systems. Adela has a degree in Industrial Technology and is Lean Manufacturing Certified.

Zachary L. Hoiting, Territory Manager
Zach’s responsibilities include technical sales for all products that Western Systems offers in the Northwest. Zach manages sales in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He has a strong understanding of traffic hardware, software and field devices.

John Brannan, Technical Support
John specializes in technical support to customers for all types of controls and field devices with primary emphasis on Siemens & Iteris. As manager of a traffic signal maintenance company for six years John provided 24/7 support for a wide range of systems including TS1’s, TS2’s and 170’s. Clients appreciate John’s consultative approach, helping clients keep up with the latest technologies they can benefit from as well as providing preventative maintenance.

John is certified by Siemens and Iteris. He served two years as a moderator and officer in the Arizona section of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA). He has been in the traffic signal industry since 1996. John has a degree in Electronic Manufacturing and holds an IMSA level III certification in traffic signals.

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