Our Leadership Team
Meet the visionary leaders driving automation excellence across global markets. Our leadership team combines deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking vision to deliver unparalleled value for clients worldwide.

Mike Dubose
Mike is the executive chairman of CONVERGIX and previously served as the executive chairman and co-CEO of JR Automation. He is also a member of the board of directors at TenCate Grass. Before joining JR Automation, Mike transformed Purcell Systems, a global telecom equipment engineering and manufacturing firm, and Micro Power, a company focused on advanced technology portable power medical devices. His work concentrated on value creation through efficient improvements, strategic planning, global product development, and process enhancements.

Scott Anair
Scott became CEO of CONVERGIX in June 2025, following a successful tenure as the President and CEO of Wauseon Machine, an automation systems integrator with locations in Ohio and South Carolina. At Wauseon Machine, he played a key role in establishing the company as a preferred partner among customers and industry leaders, including notable names like FANUC, KUKA, SCHUNK, and Yaskawa. Before his time at Wauseon Machine, Scott served as the President of the Systems Division at JR Automation, where he oversaw eight locations across North America and held the position of Director of Program Management.

Kirk Benson
Kirk became co-CEO of CONVERGIX in September 2024 after serving as the company’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Before joining CONVERGIX, he was a Vice President at Crestview Partners, where he focused on private equity investments in industrial technology. In addition, he has held board positions at Elo Touch Solutions and Accuride Corporation. Earlier in his career, Kirk worked at JR Automation, where he contributed to various improvement projects in finance and operations.

Tim Cook

Daniel Lyrek

Michelle Tomaszek
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Bob Bove
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Sam Gooding
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Frank Lazowski
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Ken Mclaughlin
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Rich Nickell
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John Rokus

Laurens Vanpagee


