Jeff Payne

Jeff Payne has extensive experience in industrial automation, currently serving as the Director of Business Development at AutomationDirect since August 1999. Prior roles at AutomationDirect include Product Manager for various automation and control product groups, where responsibilities encompassed managing the Productivity Series PLC, I/O, SCADA, and database software products. Earlier in the career, Jeff Payne worked as a Technical Support Specialist in industrial automation controls and held the Maintenance & Facility Manager position at Hayes Lemmerz International, focusing on electrical and mechanical equipment in aluminum wheel manufacturing. Jeff's career began as a Maintenance Technician at Indalex Aluminum Solutions, specializing in automated aluminum extrusion equipment. Jeff Payne holds a degree in Industrial Systems Technology from Lanier Technical College.