David was promoted to President in 2019. Prior to this, David has served in various roles of senior leadership since 2011. David’s primary responsibilities are oversight and leadership of operations and all corporate functions which includes the management of the company’s financial activities.

David graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and began his career at EOSYS as a controls engineer in 1998, where he developed an invaluable understanding of the core fundamentals of EOSYS’s business. He became a key implementation specialist and project manager, playing a leading role in EOSYS’s business expansion into the food and beverage industry.

David received his MBA from MTSU in 2006 and an M.S. in Finance from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management in 2009. David claims his roots in West Tennessee where he credits his values to his grandmother and his Christian upbringing. He currently lives in Nashville, TN. When he isn’t working, he can be found on a golf course, a ski slope, a yoga studio, or cheering on the Commodores at a Vanderbilt sporting event.​

As a founding member of EOSYS, Kirk’s focus has been in the areas of sales, new business development, and vendor relationships.

In 1981, Kirk graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.E. in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, he joined the Allen-Bradley Company in Milwaukee, WI and completed their sales training program in 1982. He was assigned to their New Orleans office as a Sales Engineer. After working in Allen-Bradley’s Nashville sales office he was hired by Stuart C. Irby Company to help launch a new electrical distribution office in Nashville. In 1988, he and Ken opened a Nashville branch for an Atlanta-based system integrator. In January of 1992, Kirk joined EOSYS.

Kirk is a seventh-generation Tennessean and resides in Franklin, TN. He has three daughters that are his primary focus outside of work.

Shaun was promoted to Vice President of Business Development in 2021 and is responsible for providing insight and leadership to EOSYS’s business development and marketing team.

Shaun joined EOSYS in January 2020 as Director of Business Development after a twenty-two-year career with Rockwell Automation where he held various sales leadership and global business development roles across multiple industry segments. Shaun also has previous engineering and management experience with a systems integrator and diverse manufacturing companies including Lever Brothers, Continental Can, and General Motors.

Shaun grew up in a small coastal town in North Wales UK, in 1988 he graduated from Chester College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Shaun and his family are proud first-generation Tennessean’s and live in Franklin TN, outside of work he enjoys motorcycle restoration and riding and playing guitar.

Andy was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2019. Andy is responsible for providing oversight and leadership of EOSYS’s operations including the manufacturing, engineering, and quality groups.

Andy joined EOSYS in 2016 and engaged in several roles in the areas of project management, account management, business development, and manufacturing operations. Prior to his time at EOSYS, he spent 16 years with The Timken Company in both technical and management roles. Andy began his career at Timken as a Systems Engineer working on engineering, MES, and business systems and then progressing into management roles including Lean, Materials, and Operations Management. Prior to that Andy spent 6 years with Striker Systems as a Software Engineer and Production Manager.

Andy grew up in the small town of Glenwood, MN, where he worked in the family business with his father, learning the metal fabrication trade and the values essential to operating a small business. He graduated from Bemidji State University in 1993 with a B.S. in Computer Science. Andy is certified in Lean Leadership and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). He and his wife have three children and reside in Nolensville, TN. Outside of work, Andy enjoys spending time with family, woodworking, welding, hiking and is an avid golfer.​

Tyler was promoted to Vice President of Digital Transformation in 2023 after spending 2 years as the Director of Business Development for DX and 12 years in an Account Management role. Tyler’s primary responsibility is the continued growth of EOSYS’s sales and technical capabilities in Manufacturing Information Systems and MES.

Tyler started his career at EOSYS as a co-op in 1996 while working towards his Electrical Engineering degree at Tennessee Tech. Upon graduating, Tyler started full-time with EOSYS in 1999 and relocated to the newly-opened Cincinnati office. This experience in a small, new office provided numerous opportunities for growth, as Tyler was able to quickly grow his technical skills in the areas of controls, SCADA, and custom software development across multiple industries. In 2005, Tyler relocated back to his hometown of Nashville and spent the next 15 years leading and managing projects, with a primary focus on custom manufacturing information solutions and multi-site MES deployments.

Tyler has always enjoyed solving technical challenges and is passionate about helping customers achieve business goals through continuous improvement culture, stakeholder ownership, and end-user adoption. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys golfing, video-gaming, movies, home automation, watching sports, and playing referee for his 4 kids.

Steve was promoted to Vice President of Automation in 2023 after spending two years as the Director of Project Management having been focused on enhancing all aspects of our project methodology. This includes ensuring the performance of active projects, growing our project management staff, and driving continuous improvement of our processes.

Steve is a lifelong member of the EOSYS team. After graduating from Tennessee Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Steve began his career with EOSYS in 2002. Several years of design and programming in our automotive and food & beverage industries prepared him to eventually manage projects and lead teams within EOSYS’s largest accounts.

Steve is proud to be a Nashville native and is excited about the growth his city has recently experienced. Outside work, he loves cycling, sailing, and adventuring to out-of-the-way destinations around the globe with his wife and two sons.

Holly Hixson joined EOSYS in 2024 as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Holly develops and executes comprehensive marketing programs in support of the company’s position as both a leader in the manufacturing automation space and innovator in the fast-growing digital transformation segment. With more than 17 years of experience, she has served in marketing leadership positions and implemented strategic growth plans for large-scale B2B and manufacturing companies and agencies across the country.

Holly is passionate about putting the customer at the center of every conversation and leveraging strategic marketing to connect audiences with proven solutions that solve their most pressing challenges. She’s always been fascinated by consumer behavior and works tirelessly to uncover insights that bring companies and customers together.

As a native Oregonian now living in Nashville, TN, Holly still feels energized by a rainy day. Outside of work, she enjoys organizing, beach vacations, home decorating, and spending creative time with her artist husband, active young daughter and their many furry pets.