Weston Timmers, 35
Product Manager—Controllers
Werner Electric Supply
Weston started at Werner Electric Supply right out of college and has spent 12 years in various technical roles. “I started in our technical support group, assisting internal and external customers with questions or issues related to Rockwell Automation products,” he recalled. “I then moved to a direct customer-facing sales support role as a PLC product specialist. Since then, I’ve become the manager for the PLC team and have business responsibility for PLC sales.”
With a degree in computer engineering, Weston noted that he’s always enjoyed programming and solving problems. “I realized that industrial automation is a growing industry that played into that skill set quite nicely,” he explained. “When I first started, the appeal was helping customers solve their problems, and getting a chance to learn how things are made at the same time. What continues to appeal to me is being able to work with customers across many different industries and helping to solve their business challenges.”
Asked about a challenge the industry is currently facing, Weston pointed to the labor shortage. “By helping deliver automation solutions, we can offset the need for human labor,” he said. “At the same time, we are making workplaces safer and more efficient.”
Looking ahead, Weston is preparing to lead the product teams within the company. “I’m learning how we do business with different customer types, working with different vendors, and handling business internally,” he said. “I’m also planning and organizing a large customer event (IN4M), which involves collaboration across the company and beyond.”
What would Weston tell someone just entering the industry? “Learn how to build and grow your network inside and outside your company,” he said. “Always be eager to learn new things and keep an open mind to doing things differently.”
Outside of work, Weston can be found spending time outside playing disc golf, swimming, and wake surfing. “I also enjoy video games and building computers,” he added.
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