Hargrove Controls & Automation announces that five of its engineers have been listed as innovators in the industry as part of the Engineering Leaders Under 40 Class of 2024, which recognizes contributions to automation and industrial manufacturing.

Mobile, Ala. – Hargrove Controls & Automation, a leading industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, announce today that five of their engineers have been listed along with 30 other engineering professionals as leaders of innovation in the WTWH Media class of 2024 Engineering Leaders Under 40. This achievement recognizes individuals in automation, industrial manufacturing, and system integration who have made substantial contributions to their company, industries, and community through dedication, leadership, and continual learning.

The five engineers representing Hargrove Controls & Automation include Kaleb Baker and Caidey Whatley from Mobile, Alabama, Angelo Rabano from Birmingham, Alabama, Dru Vitale from Baton Rouge, LA, and Steven Carlberg from Houston, Texas.

“We congratulate these five Teammates as they represent Hargrove Controls & Automation as part of the Engineering Leaders Under 40 class of 2024,” said Joshua Payne, Controls & Automation Division Leader. “These young leaders have a proven track record of acquiring knowledge to find the best possible solutions for our clients.”

“Kaleb, Caidey, Angelo, Dru, and Steven’s passion for continued growth and their dedication to industry excellence inspire and enable others to act,” said Bob Hamilton, Controls & Automation Pulp & Paper Industry Leader. “They serve as not only leaders, but mentors within our organization.”

Last year, the Engineering Leaders Under 40 class of 2023 featured four Hargrove Controls & Automation Teammates – from technical consultants to controls and automation engineers. Learn more about the Engineering Leaders Under 40 program.