Tom has a lifetime of experience in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing and is working at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and IoT technology.
A serial entrepreneur, Tom’s inclination towards cross-industry solutions means he has the combination of veteran knowledge and passion to solve emerging challenges in innovative ways. With a mission of philanthropy and serving God, Tom strives to live generously and humbly by mentoring and sharing his knowledge with others.
Work experience
Chief Technologist, BC Automation (2022-Present)
Principal, ReEnergy LLC (2023-Present)
Principle, CanAm SpacePort (2022-Present)
Founder and Manager, Wunderlich-Malec Advanced Automation Business Unit (2019-2021)
President and CEO, StoreMore Inc. (2004-2022)
President and CEO, Automation & Control System Solutions Inc. (2001-2020)
Industry involvement
Global Director of Automatic Controls and Robotics Division, International Society of Automation (2011-2013)
- Development and test writing of the CAP accreditation program
Contributor, US Department of Labor
- High Skill Career Path Development
- High Growth Job Training Initiative (STEM program creation)
- Development of the Automation Competency model
Contributor to the formation of the Automation Federation
Certified Automation Professional, CAP
Published in the International Society of Automation (ISA) The Final Say (2010)
Civic and volunteer engagement
Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, Eden Prairie, MN Chamber of Commerce (2010-2012)
Donor and Volunteer, Adopt-A-Family Christmas Gift Drive at Dorothy Day Place (Ongoing)
Thomas Schwieters
Chief Technologist
Speaking
Tom’s passion and knowledge shine through as he engages an audience with original ideas on industry-leading topics.
ConAgra Foods Plant Manager and Operations Conference | Irvine, CA (2004)
- Plant Floor Control/Integration and Manufacturing Intelligence
- ERP Integration Strategy
ConAgra Foods Plant Manager and Operations Conference | Las Vegas, NV (2006)
- Lean Manufacturing Through Data Collection and Statistical Control
- Process Stability With Adaptive Multi-Variable Control
Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference & Expo | Bonita Springs, FL (2005)
- RFID in Process Control – Beyond Asset Tracking and Logistics
- Executive Breakout Session Co-host – 3M Technology/StoreMore Innovation
- Process Intelligence Sessions – Leveraging Manufacturing Data to Drive Efficiency, Quality, and Compliance
The International Society of Automation (ISA) A&T Department Division Leadership | Research Triangle Park, NC (2007)
- Certified Automation Professional Program Development
- Future of Integrated Manufacturing
- Advanced Adaptive Control
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Expo | Houston, TX (2008)