Rittal System Consultants are a free technical resource for customers who are serious about getting their next project right. As engineers for engineers, they listen closely to your application requirements to bring deep technical know-how and practical solution guidance to every stage of the process, from initial project design through final deployment. Whether you are planning a new system, refining requirements, or validating product selections, your System Consultant helps ensure you have the right products for your exact application while supporting complete system compatibility from start to finish.
Meet Our System Consultants
Get to know the Rittal experts who can guide your next project with technical insight and application experience.
Robbie Hall
Director - System Consulting
In 1993, I began my career with a valued Rittal channel partner in Atlanta, working in shipping, receiving, counter sales, accounts payable, and inside and outside sales. Great mentors helped me understand how to build respect and loyalty through hard work and service. I joined Rittal in 2006 as an Account Manager and became a System Consultant in 2014. Today, I’m honored to serve as System Consultant Manager, leading and mentoring a team I believe represents Rittal’s future. I am the proud parent of three accomplished children—Mason, Taylor, and Slade—whose success mirrors that of their dedicated mother, my beautiful wife, Casey. Beyond my career, I enjoy friends, family, science fiction, boating, golf, soccer, and volleyball.
Director - System Consulting
In 1993, I began my career with a valued Rittal channel partner in Atlanta, working in shipping, receiving, counter sales, accounts payable, and inside and outside sales. Great mentors helped me understand how to build respect and loyalty through hard work and service. I joined Rittal in 2006 as an Account Manager and became a System Consultant in 2014. Today, I’m honored to serve as System Consultant Manager, leading and mentoring a team I believe represents Rittal’s future. I am the proud parent of three accomplished children—Mason, Taylor, and Slade—whose success mirrors that of their dedicated mother, my beautiful wife, Casey. Beyond my career, I enjoy friends, family, science fiction, boating, golf, soccer, and volleyball.
Matt DeHoyos
Senior Lead System Consultant
I accepted a System Consultant position with Rittal in 2016 after working in oil and gas. Before Rittal, I spent 19 years designing electrical power systems, VFD packages, switchgear, and control panels, including 14 years in drilling as Engineering Manager for the Power Systems group at SLB (Schlumberger). I live in Houston and enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and playing guitar.
Senior Lead System Consultant
I accepted a System Consultant position with Rittal in 2016 after working in oil and gas. Before Rittal, I spent 19 years designing electrical power systems, VFD packages, switchgear, and control panels, including 14 years in drilling as Engineering Manager for the Power Systems group at SLB (Schlumberger). I live in Houston and enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and playing guitar.
Nathan Xavier
Senior Lead System Consultant
Prior to Rittal, I worked for a defense contractor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, starting my trend of working primarily on electrical applications despite my mechanical engineering background. In 16 years at Rittal, I’ve worked with great people across product management, technical support, and other departments. I’ve been with my life partner Cami for 17 years, and we have two sons. In my free time I enjoy traveling, hiking, and golf.
Senior Lead System Consultant
Prior to Rittal, I worked for a defense contractor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, starting my trend of working primarily on electrical applications despite my mechanical engineering background. In 16 years at Rittal, I’ve worked with great people across product management, technical support, and other departments. I’ve been with my life partner Cami for 17 years, and we have two sons. In my free time I enjoy traveling, hiking, and golf.
Kyle Fragala
Lead System Consultant
I have been with Rittal for 15 years in a variety of roles, beginning as a Territory Account Manager. I have also worked as a Project Manager, Key Account & Strategic Alliances Manager, and National Distribution Manager, mostly within Rittal’s IT and Data business unit. I moved into the System Consultant role in late 2023. I live in Atlanta with my wife of 23 years and our two daughters, and enjoy golf, hunting, and the outdoors.
Lead System Consultant
I have been with Rittal for 15 years in a variety of roles, beginning as a Territory Account Manager. I have also worked as a Project Manager, Key Account & Strategic Alliances Manager, and National Distribution Manager, mostly within Rittal’s IT and Data business unit. I moved into the System Consultant role in late 2023. I live in Atlanta with my wife of 23 years and our two daughters, and enjoy golf, hunting, and the outdoors.
Christopher Mable
System Consultant
I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from Clarkson University and 16 years of experience. I started in manufacturing installing capital equipment, then worked in product development for sporting goods companies before returning to manufacturing. Most recently, I worked at an OEM for packaging and robotic solutions in application engineering, where I found my passion for working directly with customers. I live near Syracuse with my wife and 9-year-old daughter and enjoy rock climbing and snowboarding.
System Consultant
I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from Clarkson University and 16 years of experience. I started in manufacturing installing capital equipment, then worked in product development for sporting goods companies before returning to manufacturing. Most recently, I worked at an OEM for packaging and robotic solutions in application engineering, where I found my passion for working directly with customers. I live near Syracuse with my wife and 9-year-old daughter and enjoy rock climbing and snowboarding.
Eric Luc
System Consultant
I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in December 2016, inspired by my family’s aquarium store, where I grew up researching, building, and applying new ideas. I began as an Applications Engineer in industrial ventilation, managing a North American IoT product release, then became a Design Engineer creating drawings, quotes, and BOMs. I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, traveling, and studying markets. I’m happiest being a positive influence on others.
System Consultant
I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in December 2016, inspired by my family’s aquarium store, where I grew up researching, building, and applying new ideas. I began as an Applications Engineer in industrial ventilation, managing a North American IoT product release, then became a Design Engineer creating drawings, quotes, and BOMs. I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, traveling, and studying markets. I’m happiest being a positive influence on others.
Greg Midkiff
System Consultant
I have 37 years in electrical and automation sales, starting with Rockwell Automation and working for Rockwell distributors, systems integrators, Siemens Services, and Bussman fuses. I joined Rittal in 2015 as an account manager for Indiana and Kentucky and am now transitioning to System Consultant. I’m excited to help the Midwest expand market share and strengthen account managers and channel partners. I live in southwestern Indiana in a log home out in the sticks with my wife, four kids, and seven grandchildren, enjoying camping kayaking, and sports.
System Consultant
I have 37 years in electrical and automation sales, starting with Rockwell Automation and working for Rockwell distributors, systems integrators, Siemens Services, and Bussman fuses. I joined Rittal in 2015 as an account manager for Indiana and Kentucky and am now transitioning to System Consultant. I’m excited to help the Midwest expand market share and strengthen account managers and channel partners. I live in southwestern Indiana in a log home out in the sticks with my wife, four kids, and seven grandchildren, enjoying camping kayaking, and sports.
Jacob Jasek
System Consultant
I am currently a System Consultant at Rittal after transitioning from Technical Support Specialist in October 2023. I graduated from the University of Houston in December 2020 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I’m a Houston native who loves the Astros and grew up on my dad’s farm in Hallettsville, TX, where I fell in love with animals, machinery, welding, and fabrication. I’m excited to support customer needs and applications as our team grows.
System Consultant
I am currently a System Consultant at Rittal after transitioning from Technical Support Specialist in October 2023. I graduated from the University of Houston in December 2020 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I’m a Houston native who loves the Astros and grew up on my dad’s farm in Hallettsville, TX, where I fell in love with animals, machinery, welding, and fabrication. I’m excited to support customer needs and applications as our team grows.
Lane Lanford
System Consultant
I have held many roles over 30+ years, all with automation and electrical distributors, starting as a delivery driver for Wesco while completing my degree. The last 20 years have been in technical system sales and project management for automation systems, working with specifying engineers, system integrators, end-users, and panel shops. I joined Rittal in September 2023, moving from Texas to Schaumburg, IL. My children, David and Emmy, are my pride and joy! I am also a long-suffering Chicago Bears and Cubs fan and enjoy military history.
System Consultant
I have held many roles over 30+ years, all with automation and electrical distributors, starting as a delivery driver for Wesco while completing my degree. The last 20 years have been in technical system sales and project management for automation systems, working with specifying engineers, system integrators, end-users, and panel shops. I joined Rittal in September 2023, moving from Texas to Schaumburg, IL. My children, David and Emmy, are my pride and joy! I am also a long-suffering Chicago Bears and Cubs fan and enjoy military history.
Lucas Morrissette
System Consultant
I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and moved to the United States in 2018. I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in 2021, with experience in industrial construction project management and product development for industrial applications. I started with Rittal in June 2024 and quickly adapted to the IA and IT industries. Outside work, I’m an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping, and has summited over 50 peaks.
System Consultant
I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and moved to the United States in 2018. I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in 2021, with experience in industrial construction project management and product development for industrial applications. I started with Rittal in June 2024 and quickly adapted to the IA and IT industries. Outside work, I’m an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping, and has summited over 50 peaks.
Michael Falcone
System Consultant
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Distribution. Most of my career has been in industrial and commercial technical sales across distribution and manufacturing. I joined Rittal as a System Consultant in January 2024, supporting Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. My expertise includes 3D modeling, climate control, and enclosure building. I live in DFW and enjoy carpentry, welding, milling, 3D printing, and guitar. I want to help my team succeed!
System Consultant
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Distribution. Most of my career has been in industrial and commercial technical sales across distribution and manufacturing. I joined Rittal as a System Consultant in January 2024, supporting Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. My expertise includes 3D modeling, climate control, and enclosure building. I live in DFW and enjoy carpentry, welding, milling, 3D printing, and guitar. I want to help my team succeed!
Michael Rogers
System Consultant
Education: B.S.M.E. from St. Martin’s University. Background: radiation shielding with Saint-Gobain/Hot Cell Services, then outside sales engineering with Chromalox designing and selling industrial electrical heating systems. Projects and clients include Los Alamos, Hanford, INL, NASA, Blue Origin, Corning France, ANSTO Australia, and Chernobyl New Safe Confinement. Personal stuff: I grew up in Romania, moved to the US at 16 to play football, love the ocean, and hope to circumnavigate by sailboat.
System Consultant
Education: B.S.M.E. from St. Martin’s University. Background: radiation shielding with Saint-Gobain/Hot Cell Services, then outside sales engineering with Chromalox designing and selling industrial electrical heating systems. Projects and clients include Los Alamos, Hanford, INL, NASA, Blue Origin, Corning France, ANSTO Australia, and Chernobyl New Safe Confinement. Personal stuff: I grew up in Romania, moved to the US at 16 to play football, love the ocean, and hope to circumnavigate by sailboat.
Michelle Benson
System Consultant
I graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. For the past 10 years, I’ve worked in the EV and public transportation industry in design engineering, applications engineering, and product management. I enjoy working with customers and have led internal improvement projects that drove efficiency, profit margin, and customer success. In my free time, I love being outdoors with my family, hiking, camping, and gardening. I look forward to helping customers implement products.
System Consultant
I graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. For the past 10 years, I’ve worked in the EV and public transportation industry in design engineering, applications engineering, and product management. I enjoy working with customers and have led internal improvement projects that drove efficiency, profit margin, and customer success. In my free time, I love being outdoors with my family, hiking, camping, and gardening. I look forward to helping customers implement products.
Nathan Vaughn
System Consultant
I graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2013 and started my career as a design engineer. Since then, I’ve worked as an applications engineer, business development engineer, and sales engineer. I enjoy technical roles that require collaboration and teamwork to develop the best solution possible. I’m getting married in October and planning a honeymoon to Thailand! We enjoy backpacking, rock climbing, and bringing our dog paddleboarding, though he’s still unsure about it.
System Consultant
I graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2013 and started my career as a design engineer. Since then, I’ve worked as an applications engineer, business development engineer, and sales engineer. I enjoy technical roles that require collaboration and teamwork to develop the best solution possible. I’m getting married in October and planning a honeymoon to Thailand! We enjoy backpacking, rock climbing, and bringing our dog paddleboarding, though he’s still unsure about it.
Ryan Hamm
System Consultant
I am a System Consultant covering parts of the Northeast. Before joining Rittal in June 2025, I provided precision control and automation systems for industrial applications, from variable frequency drives to energy storage and UPS solutions. Most recently, I designed user interface components supporting user experience and system performance. I hold a Mechanical Engineering degree from Penn State Erie, focused on PV solar panels. Based in Pittsburgh, I love sports, golfing, outdoors, and sporting events.
System Consultant
I am a System Consultant covering parts of the Northeast. Before joining Rittal in June 2025, I provided precision control and automation systems for industrial applications, from variable frequency drives to energy storage and UPS solutions. Most recently, I designed user interface components supporting user experience and system performance. I hold a Mechanical Engineering degree from Penn State Erie, focused on PV solar panels. Based in Pittsburgh, I love sports, golfing, outdoors, and sporting events.
Viet Tran
System Consultant
System Consultant
I began my career as an Applications Engineer in 2014, building a diverse skill set across Mechanical and Electrical & Instrumentation design. I’ve led high-impact projects, including innovative gripper designs for palletizing automation, then shifted toward process optimization, machine design improvements, and standardizing panel lineups. At Rittal, I’m excited to apply my problem-solving mindset to help customers gain reliability and efficiency. Outside work, I enjoy basketball and quality time with my wife and family.
John Glenn
Lead Associate System Consultant
I have been with Rittal for 10 years in several roles, beginning as an Inside Sales Representative. I have also held roles in the Quotes Department and Technical Support Group. I transitioned into the Associate System Consultant role in late 2023. I live in a small town in the Springfield and Dayton area and am a father of two daughters and one son. In my spare time, I coach their sports and enjoy OSU sports.
Lead Associate System Consultant
I have been with Rittal for 10 years in several roles, beginning as an Inside Sales Representative. I have also held roles in the Quotes Department and Technical Support Group. I transitioned into the Associate System Consultant role in late 2023. I live in a small town in the Springfield and Dayton area and am a father of two daughters and one son. In my spare time, I coach their sports and enjoy OSU sports.
Will Burton
Associate System Consultant
I began my career with Rittal in June 2024 as an Associate System Consultant, my first taste of this industry. I started at Newberry College studying Applied Mathematics before moving to Clemson for Mechanical Engineering. I’ve worked to master design programs like Inventor and AutoCAD since grade school, building skills to satisfy customer requests for project models. I was raised in upstate South Carolina, now live in Georgia, and enjoy friends, family, and golf.
Associate System Consultant
I began my career with Rittal in June 2024 as an Associate System Consultant, my first taste of this industry. I started at Newberry College studying Applied Mathematics before moving to Clemson for Mechanical Engineering. I’ve worked to master design programs like Inventor and AutoCAD since grade school, building skills to satisfy customer requests for project models. I was raised in upstate South Carolina, now live in Georgia, and enjoy friends, family, and golf.
Will Thome
Associate System Consultant
Hello! My name is Will Thome, and I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in April, 2026. Additionally, I have held an 8-month co-op at Systems Control where I designed large equipment enclosures for substations and high-voltage applications, as well as a 3-month internship at Emanuelson-Podas designing HVAC and plumbing systems for large commercial buildings. I’m based out of Stillwater, Minnesota, where I love skiing, bowling, mountain biking, climbing, camping, and anything outdoors.
Associate System Consultant
Hello! My name is Will Thome, and I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in April, 2026. Additionally, I have held an 8-month co-op at Systems Control where I designed large equipment enclosures for substations and high-voltage applications, as well as a 3-month internship at Emanuelson-Podas designing HVAC and plumbing systems for large commercial buildings. I’m based out of Stillwater, Minnesota, where I love skiing, bowling, mountain biking, climbing, camping, and anything outdoors.
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