Corporate Overview : EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Tyler Schilling : Chairman and chief development officer

Tyler Schilling founded Schilling Robotics in 1985 with the vision of providing productive tools to remotely perform work in the deep ocean. As chairman and chief development officer, he sets the company's vision and guides product innovation and development.

Before co-founding the company with Wes Gerriets, Mr. Schilling worked for Moller International as director of VTOL development, where he led development activities for a passenger aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing. He also worked as technical director for development and testing of specialized oceanographic equipment, including remote manipulators, for Hydroscan, Inc. of San Diego, California.

Mr. Schilling attended the management program at INSEAD, widely recognized as one of the most innovative and influential business schools in the world. He holds three patents on subsea devices and has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise in offshore operations. He is a sought-after speaker at technical society meetings, where he frequently addresses developments in subsea packaging and subsea control systems.

He is an active member of the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and is involved with the Davis Explorit Science Center, an organization committed to involving people in science experiences that touch everyday lives.

phil otto : President and Chief Executive Officer

Philip Otto joined Schilling Robotics in 2008 as president and CEO. He also serves on the company's board of directors.

Mr. Otto received his B.S. in engineering from Yale University and his M.B.A. from Harvard University. As both CEO and chief financial officer of a variety of technology-oriented growth companies, he has extensive experience in restructuring and expansion of companies, mergers and acquisitions, and deal-making and marketing activity throughout Europe and Asia. He is charged with immediately broadening the senior management team at Schilling.

Wes Gerriets : Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Manipulators

Wes Gerriets was one of the original founders of Schilling Robotics, along with Tyler Schilling, in 1985. He has overseen sales and marketing since the company’s inception, and he is currently responsible for sales and marketing activities for Schilling Robotics manipulator products.

His primary responsibility is to maintain and improve the company’s manipulator market share. He does this by maintaining a close relationship with customers, identifying new opportunities, and providing strategic direction for pricing, product developments, new markets, and financial resources.

Mr. Gerriets earned a BA degree in economics from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). He has completed coursework toward an MA degree in business administration, also at CSUS. He is active professionally in the Marine Technology Society.

Jason Stanley : Vice President Systems Sales/Gulf of Mexico Regional Manager

Jason Stanley has over 18 years of subsea-related job experience, with emphasis on offshore operational engineering and management.

Mr. Stanley joined Schilling Robotics in 2001 as a systems integration engineer, and was promoted to director of remote systems application in 2002, assuming responsibility for investigating new opportunities for the company’s Remote Systems Engine and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) product lines. In 2003 he was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for remote systems, and in this position he oversees sales and marketing activities for standard and engineered-to-order systems, including electrical and hydraulic ROVs. He is also responsible for building a presence in existing and new markets.
As regional manager of the company’s Gulf of Mexico office, Mr. Stanley has developed a strategic office in one of the world’s most important offshore energy centers.

Before joining Schilling Robotics, Mr. Stanley worked as a project manager and project engineer at Perry Slingsby Systems. In these roles, he was responsible for managing the build programs for several of the company’s most successful vehicles. Before joining Perry Slingsby Systems, he was responsible for operations support for the ROV fleet of Ceanic Corporation (now part of the Acergy Group), including requirement specifications and management of build programs for all new ROV system purchases. He held numerous positions at Ceanic, including field engineer, ROV supervisor, ROV pilot, and ROV pilot/technician.

Mr. Stanley earned a BS degree in ocean engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and has taken courses in computer information systems at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.

He is active in the professional community through the Marine Technology Society (MTS), the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC), the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Steve Callori : Vice President of Engineering

Steve Callori has over 28 years of experience in engineering and technical management. He joined Schilling Robotics in 1994 as an engineering project manager, and has been head of the Engineering Department since 1997. As vice president of engineering, he is responsible for managing and overseeing all engineering department activities, including implementing department policies and procedures, reporting on engineering performance, and directing engineering resource assignments.

Before joining Schilling Robotics, Mr. Callori held various engineering positions for 8 years at Teledyne Electronic Technologies. Mr. Callori also worked for FMC Corporation, a leading manufacturer of military vehicles and defense equipment, in various engineering and project management positions.

Mr. Callori earned his MS degree in engineering management from the University of Santa Clara, California, and his BS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Davis. He is registered as a professional mechanical engineer in the state of California and is a certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma Principles.

Randy Dusseau : Vice President of Manipulator Manufacturing

Randy Dusseau joined Schilling Robotics in 1989 as a design drafter, and has held a variety of technical and managerial positions, including director of information services and vice president of customer service. He assumed the position of vice president of manipulator manufacturing in 2006.

In his current capacity, Mr. Dusseau oversees all planning, manufacturing, and machine shop activities for remote manipulator products.

Before joining Schilling Robotics, Mr. Dusseau worked at Alphametric Systems and Price Technical Services, where he supervised drafting staff and created CAD drawings of mechanical equipment.

Mr. Dusseau received a BS degree in information systems from the University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA. He has also taken coursework in Oracle database administration, Impromptu administration, and Oracle SQL&PL/SQL. He is certified in strategic planning.

Mike Gyorfi : Vice President of Systems Manufacturing

As vice president of manufacturing for systems and engineered-to-order products, Mike Gyorfi oversees all planning and manufacturing activities for remotely operated systems, including remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. In this capacity, he works with program managers to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery, and also works with the engineering department on design issues.

Mr. Gyorfi joined Schilling Robotics in 1990 as vice president of quality assurance with the initial responsibility of creating and managing the company’s quality assurance (QA) program. He was promoted to vice president of systems manufacturing in 2006.
Before joining Schilling Robotics, Mr. Gyorfi served as the quality assurance manager for Houston Fearless 76, an aerospace company that manufactured photo reconnaissance equipment for the SR-71 and U-2 aircraft. He established and monitored quality operating procedures based on MIL-I-45208A and MIL-Q-9858A, and he also oversaw purchasing and competitive bid procedures for all company projects.

Mr. Gyorfi has completed studies in mechanical engineering, analog and digital control circuitry, metallurgy, and manufacturing technology. He achieved Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma for manufacturing in 2005.

George Shirreffs : Managing Director, Schilling robotics Ltd., North Sea

George Shirreffs was part of the launch team for Schilling Robotics’ Aberdeen, Scotland facility six years ago. He is responsible for providing high-quality service and support for customers in the North Sea region, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Mr. Shirreffs also supports the company’s Norwegian customers, in conjunction with Schilling Robotics’ local agents, by providing field service personnel, spare parts, and training. The North Sea regional office has recently expanded support to also include West Africa.

Mr. Shirreffs holds a Graduate Certificate in Management Studies from The Robert Gordon University of Aberdeen.