Meet Our People
BRIAN BARLOW
Brian Barlow has been a Control System Specialist with Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc. since he founded the company in 2001. He is primarily responsible for sales, field service, installation, and troubleshooting and training. Brian also frequently handles system design and controller programming.
Brian started in the electrical industry as an electrician’s helper in 1986. He completed a five-year apprenticeship program with the Atlanta, Georgia chapter of the IEC receiving his journeyman’s electrical license in 1993. During the apprenticeship program and continuing through present day, Brian has completed numerous manufacturers training programs and courses through local technical colleges.
Since specializing in industrial controls in 1990, Brian worked as a plant electrician and then as field service technician before founding Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc..
BOB SWARNER
Bob Swarner has been a Systems Engineer with Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc. since joining the company in 2005. He is primarily responsible for system design, documentation, controller programming, and troubleshooting. Bob also frequently assists with project installation and provides start up assistance and system training to plant personnel.
Bob has worked as an engineer involved with industrial automation since 1995, after receiving a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology, and completing the multidisciplinary Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems program.
After completing his formal education, Bob worked for ten years as a plant engineer, where he gained experience in custom equipment design, fabrication, installation, start up and project management.
ANDREA BARLOW
Andrea Barlow has been the Office Manager for Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc. since the company was founded in 2001. As office manager, she is responsible for customer service, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, employee benefits, and the day to day affairs of Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc.
Andrea takes great pride in greeting our customers with a friendly voice and promptly resolving all customer inquiries. Being a part of Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc. from its inception has allowed Andrea to get to know the customers and provide the personalized level of service that our customers have grown to appreciate.