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LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN INTEGRATION

Our leadership team of driven individuals delivers best-in-class service and solutions to developers, architects, general contractors, and owners. Our unmatched attention to detail and documentation has set us apart from our competition and allowed us to bring solutions that future-proof every project we do.

LEAH AUSTIN
President, CFO & Owner

As President and CFO, Leah Austin is responsible for ATG's overall business, financial health, tax, and compliance operations. She is an exceptional business owner who leads by example with quiet inspiration. She is grounded daily in the financial matters that leverage the business, yet personal concern and support of others shines through every decision she makes. She is consistent and fair, yet always quick to jump in and help an employee or customer whenever an extra level of care is needed.

Leah enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, or on the courts with her tennis team.

GREG AUSTIN
CEO & Owner

Greg is a CEO who has not forgotten his roots starting as an electrical journeyman's apprentice. This experience created a desire & commitment to provide a workplace that cares personally about each individual.

His diverse work experience in remote locations, from Southeast Alaska as an airplane pilot to cell-tower projects in the Caribbean, taught him the importance of pre-planning and paying close attention to detail. This drives the care shown to each project and personal interaction.

Greg enjoys spending time with family, and playing music in several bands.

JOEL DIGLORIA
Senior Vice President of Operations

As Vice President, Joel DiGloria oversees daily operations at ATG, including management of hiring, scheduling, equipment, procurement, and deployment. With larger projects often taking a year or more to complete, he understands the "long game" of building relationships and managing coordination with the many trades involved in a commercial building project. Joel ensures that projects are completed on-time and inspection deadlines are met. His “calm under pressure” style of leadership of ATG's field organization helps keep the entire team on-task, and helps reassure clients that their job is being done right.

In his free time, Joel enjoys travel, cooking, and baking. In a tribute to his Italian roots, his red sauce is perfection!

SARAH DIGLORIA
Executive Office Manager

As Executive Office Manager, Sarah DiGloria is a vital part of ATG's success, managing the office and contract billings. With a background in graphic design, Sarah is a regular contributor to CAD drawings and blueprint markups.

Prior to joining ATG, Sarah was the director of a large healthcare office. Her career in management and communication has helped her to enhance the ATG brand, develop marketing materials, and streamline ATG’s HR, hiring, compliance, and billing processes.

In her free time, Sarah loves to travel, especially to her hometown of Hoonah, Alaska and enjoys sewing, art, and cooking.

BRIAN MCDONALD
Vice President of Technology

Brian helps guide the entire organization by overseeing all of ATG’s field operations. His ability to simplify the complicated has made him a valuable asset when explaining ATG’s vision to clients and setting the company culture. Brian started in construction at a young age and has naturally progressed upward into positions that require hard, on-the-fly decision making. At 27, Brian joined the military and served for three years, further honing his skills in organization, structure, and team-building. He uses these skills every day, coordinating ATG’s many projects and teams.

In his free time, Brian enjoys the outdoors, often kayaking, camping, or enjoying live music.

MAURICE REED
Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Maurice is responsible for making sure all contract obligations and timetables are met across the company. He also leads ATG’s ERCES/DAS Wireless Division, following strict federal, state, and local standards.

Though filling a compliance-heavy role, Maurice’s ready laugh, warm personality, and ability to be flexible are noted by all. His talent for encouraging collaboration across the company while keeping things positive is a hallmark that has contributed to ATG’s growth and success.

In his free time, Maurice enjoys spending time with family and cheering on his children at their sports activities.

ALLEN SMELSER
Senior Project Director

Allen joined ATG in 2019 with a ten-plus year background in construction, landscaping, concrete work, and land surveying. He credits his work experience for giving him a solid foundation in how construction projects start, progress, and are brought to completion.

Allen started as a low-voltage technician and quickly progressed, learning new skills and techniques. He is a hard worker who expects excellence from himself and others, and he is a good mentor and teacher.

As Project Director at ATG, Allen oversees and supports our site superintendents. He ensures we get the job right the first time, delivering work that the team will be proud of.

In his free time, Allen is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his dogs.

KEVIN HINAMAN
Technology Division Manager

Kevin came to ATG through our acquisition of A/V powerhouse Mojo Works. This Pennsylvania native has nearly 30 years of experience designing, selling, installing, and maintaining electronics and low voltage systems and products for the Marine Corps, integrators, and distributors. His most recent expertise is managing teams of technicians - running all manner of audio, video, data, surveillance, and control wiring; installing the associated devices; and wiring the head-end racks & patch panels.

When not in the field for ATG, Kevin can often be found in one of two places: at a live music venue working production/stage/just enjoying the music, or supporting, raising funds for, and volunteering with dog, parrot, rabbit, raptor, and other animal rescues.

Sallie Ficzko
Office Administrator

Sallie joined us in 2022, bringing with her many years of experience in corporate finance. She has previously worked in accounts payable, treasury, revenue, commissions, and financial management and currently supports our ATG team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general finance, and various pre-construction project tasks. Her leadership skills, clear communication. and warm demeanor are invaluable to our organization.

When not at work, Sallie is typically spending time with family and friends. She enjoys weekend road trips to Alabama and North Georgia, rooting on the University of Georgia Bulldogs, and solving puzzles!

Sandy Wynns
Infrastructure Specialist

Sandy is an accomplished technology specialist, joining ATG in 2019 with over two decades of experience in the military contracting industry. In that role, he excelled as a global lead technician for inside and outside plant systems, designing and installing manholes, hand holes, and conduit systems for both fiber and copper pulls. With expertise in quality assurance and proficiency in AutoCAD, Sandy designed precise placement of equipment and provided detailed project documentation for the end user.

Known for his productivity and strong work ethic, Sandy tackles new projects with enthusiasm. He is excellent at troubleshooting complex issues, and he “thinks outside the box” to get the job done.

Outside of work, Sandy loves to go on adventures with his family and embrace new experiences. He is an active advocate with the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA). But most important to Sandy is being a good father to his daughter.

Shane Thomas
Service Manager

Shane came to ATG with more than 20 years of experience in the low voltage field. He has worked for structured cabling companies that provided cabling, fiber, data, VoIP services, and controlled access for many large customers including metro-area school systems.

With strong skills in data closet buildouts, controlled access, testing, and troubleshooting, Shane naturally excelled at service work and grew into the role of ATG Service Manager. Whether working alone or with a team, Shane gets any project done quickly and efficiently.

Shane’s hobbies include swimming, playing soccer and cricket, working on automobiles, riding his motorcycle, and being a handyman around the house. His interests include learning new technologies for the future that will help in his work at ATG.

Juan Antonio Fonseca
Senior Area Superintendent

Juan is a seasoned professional in telecommunications and project management, with previous work at AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Avaya Communications, and C&E Communications.

Joining ATG in 2021, Juan quickly progressed through the ranks to earn his current role as Senior Area Superintendent. This is primarily due to his work ethic, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and his ability to explain things to anyone in a way that they can easily understand. Juan is an exceptional trainer, an excellent listener, and a mentor. He cares for and looks out for his team in every way.

Beyond work, Juan enjoys finding new restaurants, going bowling, camping, and traveling to new places. He’s always open to new experiences; “You only live once”, he says. Spending time with friends and family is also a priority for Juan, who loves any family get-together or social event.

Rasheen Jeffries
Senior Project Superintendent

Rasheen or “Rah” is an experienced low voltage professional with a strong foundation in controlled access technologies. His previous leadership roles prepared him well for his current role as Senior Site Superintendent for ATG. With his experience in managing projects, Rasheen establishes and maintains a safe work environment throughout the length of the project. He takes pride in making sure his crew has the necessary tools and materials to complete their tasks efficiently. His team appreciates that he fosters a culture of respect for each one and the work they do.

Throughout his career, coworkers have praised Rasheen for being willing to “roll up his sleeves” and get involved in the physical work of the job. Supervisors have consistently praised him for staying on top of his responsibilities.

When not at work, Rasheen can be found at the gym, shooting pool, or just hanging out with his family.

Sergio Blades
Project Superintendent

Sergio has extensive experience in low voltage work, including A/V, access control, security, and telecom including fiber. He joined ATG in 2023, bringing a wealth of technical knowledge. Proving himself as an excellent leader, he was quickly promoted to Project Superintendent. Sergio oversees project operations, ensuring that day-to-day tasks are completed on time and within scope. He reviews blueprints, job specifications, and technical data, guaranteeing that every aspect of each project meets the highest standards.

Always demonstrating a strong work ethic, Sergio is reliable, prepared, and punctual every day. He is highly respected by his team, coworkers, and supervisors alike for his ability to seamlessly transition into any role needed.

Outside of work, Sergio enjoys bowling, playing word games, binge-watching action, suspense, and crime drama shows, and spending time with his family.

Giuseppe Pellegrini
Project Superintendent

Giuseppe joined ATG in 2022, quickly establishing his place with both technical and leadership skills. He was soon promoted to Project Superintendent. He is steady, dependable, and speaks with kindness, yet requires strict standards be kept on the job site. Under Giuseppe’s guidance, work is up to code, progress reports are timely, coordination with other trades is managed well, deadlines are met, and customers are happy.

Giuseppe honed his management and leadership skills while growing up working in his family’s businesses: a sugar cane farm, dairy farm, and bakery in Venezuela. There he learned the importance of giving back to the local community, through his family’s sponsorship of local soccer teams, donating to church groups that supported the homeless, and giving toys to kids from families in need. This helped him to fit in with ATG’s similar core values.

Outside of work, Giuseppe is a new dad, and enjoys spending time with his family. He also follows Formula One seasons, and assists in Petit Le Mans annual races.

MELODY, OUR MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
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Adopted by us when she was three, Melody lived the first few years of her life as a mama dog for a breeder. Though she didn't have time for outdoor play or walks, she was the best mama - very patient, caring, and attentive. She took to being spoiled by her new life quickly but also takes her job of guarding the office very seriously. She seeks cuddles and scratches, and can often be found napping in the sunshine.

In her free time, Melody is simply a good dog.

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LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN INTEGRATION

LEAH AUSTIN
President, CFO & Owner

GREG AUSTIN
CEO & Owner

JOEL DIGLORIA
Senior Vice President of Operations

SARAH DIGLORIA
Executive Office Manager

BRIAN MCDONALD
Vice President of Technology

MAURICE REED
Director of Operations

ALLEN SMELSER
Senior Project Director

KEVIN HINAMAN
Technology Division Manager

Sallie Ficzko
Office Administrator

Sandy Wynns
Infrastructure Specialist

Shane Thomas
Service Manager

Juan Antonio Fonseca
Senior Area Superintendent

Rasheen Jeffries
Senior Project Superintendent

Sergio Blades
Project Superintendent

Giuseppe Pellegrini
Project Superintendent

MELODY, OUR MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Burglar Alarm, Mascot

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LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN INTEGRATION

LEAH AUSTINPresident, CFO & Owner

GREG AUSTINCEO & Owner

JOEL DIGLORIASenior Vice President of Operations

SARAH DIGLORIAExecutive Office Manager

BRIAN MCDONALDVice President of Technology

MAURICE REED Director of Operations

ALLEN SMELSERSenior Project Director

KEVIN HINAMANTechnology Division Manager

Sallie FiczkoOffice Administrator

Sandy WynnsInfrastructure Specialist

Shane ThomasService Manager

Juan Antonio FonsecaSenior Area Superintendent

Rasheen JeffriesSenior Project Superintendent

Sergio BladesProject Superintendent

Giuseppe PellegriniProject Superintendent

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INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US?

INTERESTED IN Partnering WITH US?

Services

Systems

Industries

Resources

Partners

Blog

LEAH AUSTIN
President, CFO & Owner

GREG AUSTIN
CEO & Owner

JOEL DIGLORIA
Senior Vice President of Operations

SARAH DIGLORIA
Executive Office Manager

BRIAN MCDONALD
Vice President of Technology

MAURICE REED
Director of Operations

ALLEN SMELSER
Senior Project Director

KEVIN HINAMAN
Technology Division Manager

Sallie Ficzko
Office Administrator

Sandy Wynns
Infrastructure Specialist

Shane Thomas
Service Manager

Juan Antonio Fonseca
Senior Area Superintendent

Rasheen Jeffries
Senior Project Superintendent

Sergio Blades
Project Superintendent

Giuseppe Pellegrini
Project Superintendent

MELODY, OUR MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Burglar Alarm, Mascot