Brad Thiess - President/System Designer
Brad focuses on leading team members and business development for the company that
he founded in 1993. His passion for this industry keeps guiding him to work closely
with clients creating systems for their business and home. Brad entered the Custom
Electronics business professionally in 1988 in his home town of Eau Claire. However
his experience dates back to childhood, age 9, when he assisted his father in his
electronics repair business. Over the years Brad has spoke at numerous training
seminars, conferences, and expos as a leader in the field. Away from the office
Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter traveling and at home
in Waunakee. You may even find him on a golf course every now and then getting schooled
by Tony.
Tony Weise - IT Manager/Senior Network Engineer
Tony has been supporting the IT and computer technology needs of small and medium
sized business since 1998. He has extensive experience with Microsoft applications
and business servers and has certifications from Microsoft, Cisco and NEC Sphere.
He leads our IT department and works with our clients to keep their computer systems
performing efficiently. This lets our clients concentrate on running their business
without computer or network worries. As an avid golfer, he regularly “schools” Brad
on the finer points of the game. He’s also very passionate about his Harley and
loves to explore the southern Wisconsin countryside on summer weekends.
Jamie Angeli - Systems Design Engineer
Jamie has over 10 years of professional experience in the audio/video industry as
well as an education in Electrical Engineering. He specializes in design and engineering
of residential electronics systems for our clients. He has experience with us as
a system technician and is also a Crestron Programmer. He is passionate about providing
excellent customer service and meeting the unique individual needs of our clients.
When Jamie is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
From a very early age he has been interested in technology and how its design affects
usability. This along with his “how can we make it better” philosophy allows his
work to not only be a career but a hobby as well.
Darek Faber - Senior Systems Design Engineer
Darek has been with us since 2001. With degrees and studies in science & engineering,
music & performing arts, he brings to the table a diverse array of knowledge that
finds a perfect fit with Automation Arts. His experience with Automation Arts includes
work as a system technician, Crestron programmer, engineering and designing both
Commercial and Residential systems. He is an expert in audio & video distribution,
acoustical treatment, home theater, video conferencing, lighting and shading control,
climate control, and automation systems. "D" spends the other ½ of his life as a
home brewing, house remodeling, and yoga practicing husband and father of 3 spirited
boys enjoying life in their MT. Horeb 1900’s craftsmen style house.
Automation Arts proudly trains all of our technicians to become certified by CEDIA, the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association. From the simplest television install to an extensive automation or security system, we're able to provide our clients with unparalleled quality of service.