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In 1984, Steven Twombly resigned from his position as research and design on the "star wars project" at Bendix Corporation (today Allied Signal) to form a computer company. Armed with degrees in computer science and computer engineering — and his experience at Bendix — Steve set forth to make his mark in the relatively small market of microcomputers (PCs). Steve discovered that software was the key to what a PC could do if they were to replace the large mainframes currently in use.
With that knowledge Steve developed some of the most advanced software for the PC platform used during the early days of the PC evolution. Steve is a true entrepreneur and a great programmer with very strong skills in networking and hardware design. Most importantly, Steve knows business and what technology can do for production and management. Steve was the Chief Architect when Automation Dynamics developed its Vacuum and Light Frame counting system software.
Personal Accomplishments
24 years of marriage to a bright and beautiful woman – 3 “full of life” boys – and a large group of family & friends – owning and operating my own fulltime technology business since 1986 and the many changes I’ve seen from the very early start of the “public’s computers”.
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Physics
Numerous ongoing technical training classes from Microsoft, HP, DEC and others
Actively involved in creating business automation solutions since 1982
Worked in the “Star Wars” program with Allied Signal Aerospace
In 1987, Mike Frankeberger contracted with Steve’s’ company to implement full computerization in Mike’s company, Carwash Marketers, Inc. Carwash Marketers developed, sold, installed and serviced robotic vehicle washing units used nation wide today. Over the years, both men worked together as Carwash Marketers grew, with 67 service vehicles stationed at five sales and service offices located in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Illinois. The company had grown into one of the nation’s largest distributors of robotic vehicle washing equipment, services and supplies. As CEO of Automation Dynamics and Mikes love of automation and his past successful record of installation and servicing of robotic equipment have made his talents indispensable.
Personal Accomplishments
29 years of marriage to a wonderful woman – 2 great kids – and many great friends – owning and operating my own fulltime business since 1981 and the great lessons we learn doing our work
Bachelor of Science Business & Political Science – Long Beach State – Undergrad work at UCLA
32nd degree Mason – Shriners, Ring Club
Number One US Distributor - Mark VII Equipment Co. - 5 times
Achievement of Excellence Award - Empire Gas Co. - 5 times
National Distributor of the Year - Turtle Wax, Inc.
22nd fastest growing company in Kansas City - Ingram’s Magazine - 1993
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