Karen Griffin, P.E., Vice President of Hargrove Controls &
Automation receives the distinguished Charlie Bergman 'Remember Me'
Award at the 2024 Control System Integrators Association
Conference.
MOBILE,
Ala., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Hargrove Controls & Automation, a leading industrial automation
system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove
Engineers & Constructors, announced today that Vice President
Karen Griffin, P.E. was presented the distinguished 2024 Charlie
Bergman 'Remember Me' Award at the Control System Integrators
Association (CSIA) Conference in Dallas,
TX.
"If there is anyone who embodies the
principles of Charlie Bergman, it's Karen. She works hard in all
factions of her life and truly exemplifies our values of teamwork
and integrity. We are proud to have her as part of the Hargrove
Team."
Each year at the annual conference, CSIA recognizes five
individuals and organizations for their contributions to the
industry during an awards banquet. Of the five award categories,
the Charlie Bergman 'Remember Me' Award is considered to be the
most exemplary of the organization. The award is given to leaders
within the association who exemplify the philosophy of founding
member Charlie Bergman, upholding the principles of sharing,
leadership, and promoting the profession.
"In the years I have worked alongside Karen, first as a fellow
board member and later during her tenure as Treasurer and Chairman,
I have witnessed firsthand her remarkable contributions that align
perfectly with the criteria of this award. Karen has been a driving
force behind numerous successful initiatives and projects, each
reflecting her deep understanding and commitment to our
organization's mission," said Luigi De
Bernardini, CEO of Autoware and Griffin's nominator.
"Karen's involvement in CSIA activities is characterized by a
selfless sharing of knowledge and experience, fostering a culture
of growth and learning. Her exceptional service, leadership,
mentorship, and contributions to our strategic and organizational
success make her an exemplary candidate for this honor."
Past winners of the Charlie Bergman award include Andrew Downs and Adrian
Fahey of SAGE Group, Eduardo
Acosta of Omnicon S.A, and Pat
Miller of Engineered Energy Solutions. De Bernardini was
also a recipient of the award in 2018.
"I've done some reflecting since I was told that I was nominated
for this award. Just a few generations from now, people won't know
us: they won't know what we were like, they won't know what's
important to us. But the things that I remember that my
grandparents shared with me are the stories of how someone impacted
them. That's what the 'Remember Me' concept is," Griffin said at
the awards ceremony. "I put a lot of thought into what it means to
me, and what I want to tell you is to get involved in this
organization. Focus on the things that are important because each
moment is one you won't get back. Get engaged in the places that
matter."
Since joining Hargrove Controls & Automation in 2012,
Griffin has served in various roles such as Engineering Leader,
Main Automation Contractor Program Sponsor, Senior Project Manager,
and Controls & Automation Engineer for the refining, oil &
gas, chemicals, and pulp & paper industries. In her current
role as vice president of Hargrove Controls & Automation,
Griffin leads a team of 125 automation professionals to provide
clients with automation services and turnkey solutions for digital
transformation, panel fabrication, safety instrumented systems, and
more.
In addition to serving as a chair of the CSIA's board of
directors, Griffin serves on the board of directors for the
Hargrove Foundation, the International Society of Automation (ISA)
Emerald Coast Chapter, and the executive advisory committee for
Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC). Outside of her
career, she also serves as Chair of the Red Cross South Alabama
Chapter Board and is an active member of her church where she
volunteers in the Junior Ministry.
"If there is anyone who embodies the principles of Charlie
Bergman, it's Karen," said Ralph
Hargrove, CEO and President of Hargrove. "She works hard in
all factions of her life and truly exemplifies our values of
teamwork and integrity. We are proud to have her as part of the
Hargrove Team."
About Hargrove Controls & Automation
Hargrove Controls & Automation, a CSIA Certified system
integrator, is a subsidiary of Hargrove Engineers &
Constructors, a global EPC firm. The company is one of few
multi-service automation groups in the country for plant
automation, safety systems, industrial internet of things and
industrial digitalization. Since its inception in 2012, the
Hargrove Controls & Automation's team has grown to over 130
control systems engineers and specialists across 18 offices. The
team consists of panel builders, instrumentation designers,
programmers, certified process safety engineers and process control
engineers specializing in DCS/PLC/SIS system integration, IT/OT,
Industry 4.0, and cybersecurity. Client satisfaction and project
success earned the company placement as Control Engineering
Magazine's 2022 System Integrator of the Year. For more
information, visit Hargrove Controls & Automation's website and
LinkedIn.
Founded in Mobile, Alabama in
1995, Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full-service EPC,
automation, life sciences, and technical services firm whose
success stems from building the most talented engineers and
construction professionals while maintaining long-term client
relationships. For more information about Hargrove, please visit
hargrove-epc.com.
Media Contact
Kalyn Andrews, Hargrove Controls
& Automation, 251.375.5948, Kandrews@hargrove-epc.com,
https://hargrove-epc.com/
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