Greenville Industrial Integrator Names Preston Patnoude to Lead Automation Operations
Card-Monroe Automation has appointed Preston Patnoude as President of Card-Monroe Automation, the Greenville-based industrial automation systems integrator within the Card-Monroe family of companies. The leadership restructuring shifts founder Jeremy Steiner to Executive Vice President of Strategic Sales.
Patnoude brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the automation industry. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, his career centers on building automation businesses in the Greenville region. The transition places his operational management track record alongside Steiner’s customer network.
Founding History and Parent Company Integration
Steiner established the enterprise as Everworks Automation in 2012 from his dining room table. The operation scaled into a turnkey integrator servicing manufacturing plants across multiple sectors.
The business joined the Card-Monroe family in 2024, when it became Card-Monroe Automation under parent organization Card-Monroe Group. Greg Pawson serves as the CEO of Card-Monroe Group.
| Executive | New Title | Background Context |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Patnoude | President, Card-Monroe Automation | More than 25 years in Greenville automation; U.S. Marine Corps veteran |
| Jeremy Steiner | Executive Vice President of Strategic Sales | Founded Everworks Automation in 2012; led 2024 integration into Card-Monroe |
Engineering Footprint Across Major Industrial Sectors
Card-Monroe Automation deploys integrated systems across several heavy manufacturing verticals.
The soft and hard surface flooring industries also utilize the company’s manufacturing execution systems. Smart manufacturing deployments rely on real-time variable monitoring, artificial intelligence, and industrial data analytics to uphold quality control standards.
Project execution relies on localized engineering teams managing strict installation windows. Minimizing client plant downtime remains a core operational metric for the Greenville integrator.
Executive Rationale Behind the Leadership Changes
Card-Monroe Group leadership framed the transition as an alignment of operational execution and account management. Pawson emphasized Patnoude’s industry background and character alignment with corporate expansion goals.
Greg Pawson, CEO of Card-Monroe Group, stated that the company is incredibly fortunate to have someone with Preston’s experience and character join the team, adding that beyond his experience and accomplishments, what excites him most is who he is as a person and a leader.
Steiner’s shift to strategic sales targets sustained engagement with key accounts across both Card-Monroe Automation and its parent company. Patnoude assumes day-to-day oversight of engineering output and delivery standards immediately.
Both appointments take effect immediately.
