CEO, GrayMatter

Paul Galeski

GrayMatter CEO Paul Galeski’s vision is to elevate GrayMatter to a new, higher category in the solution provider market, one that offers more implementation capabilities than a typical system integrator along with independent, best-in-class strategic consulting and 24/7 support.

“I truly believe that there’s the need for, and the room for, a truly large scale, platform-independent system integrator that does world-class work in a very differentiated way across various platforms, around the world,” he said.

Galeski joined GrayMatter, first as executive chairman and then as CEO, as part of GrayMatter’s strategic partnership with Tailwind Capital in May 2024.

“We’ve got more capability coming in from a hardware standpoint, from a software standpoint, and the tools available for us right now are just phenomenal,” Galeski said. “As practitioners with domain expertise, we can come in and apply those tools for the benefit of our clients.” 

“GrayMatter is really uniquely positioned to help drive this.” 

Galeski has been in the industrial technology market for about 40 years.

In 1989, Galeski founded MAGNUM Technologies, a company that quickly gained recognition for its innovation and growth.

By 1995, Inc. Magazine named MAGNUM Technologies one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. Just two years later, in 1997, General Electric acquired MAGNUM Technologies, integrating it as a subsidiary of GE Industrial Systems. Galeski remained at the helm as President until his departure in early 1999. Later that year, he founded MAVERICK Technologies, immediately making a bold move by acquiring Software Architects, another Inc. 500 company. MAVERICK Technologies expanded its global footprint by forming the Global System Integrators Alliance (GSIA) in partnership with MPE Industrial Automation Europe and MPE Industrial Automation Asia. This alliance connected over 30 locations and 700 professionals worldwide.

By 2011, MAVERICK Technologies employed more than 500 professionals who completed 10,000 projects in 45 countries. Rockwell Automation acquired MAVERICK in 2016. 

Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer

James Gillespie

GrayMatter co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Jim Gillespie has been leading industrial digital transformations for more than 30 years.

Jim focuses on curating technology and guiding the digital process, enabling assets and people to become smarter and more visible. GrayMatter co-innovates with companies in manufacturing, water/wastewater, power and oil and gas markets to deliver custom fit operational technology programs and solutions ranging from process control, MES, predictive analytics and other trends.

Jim is on the board of the Carnegie Science Center and the Pittsburgh Technology Council. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University (Engineering) and Duquesne University (MBA).

Chief Marketing Officer

Kerry McQuone

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Kerry is an experienced leader who translates communication and marketing goals into strategies that define company vision.

Formerly an executive at Cox Media Group, she is an experienced storyteller and brand champion.

Chief Revenue Officer

Alan Hinchman

With more than 20 years of experience managing the technology and automation deployments in water and wastewater plants across North America, Alan is the Chief Innovation Officer for GrayMatter.

He most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of The Water Initiative, a team of global business executives and renowned scientists who develop water systems to fit local conditions.

Prior to The Water Initiative, Alan was the Global Market Director for water and waste water industries at GE Digital. In this role, he led a team responsible for the strategic marketing of GE Digital’s water and waste water offerings.

In addition, he has considerable experience with energy, oil and gas and commercial buildings offerings.

Chief People Officer

Ellen Humphrey

Ellen Humphrey focuses primarily on GrayMatter’s talent strategies, culture, and employee engagement.

She has helped numerous high-growth companies adapt to change and scale organizationally, spending much of her time supporting both sides of the M&A integration cycle. Her experience spans over 20 years leading global human resources teams in both public and private companies across the technology, financial, services and energy sectors. Ellen’s volunteer and board service reflects her passion for children’s and women’s issues.

She enjoys mentoring female professionals within and outside of her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Chief Financial Officer

Jim Terrell

Jim is an accomplished financial executive and leader that brings to GrayMatter significant experience in a wide breadth of industries (technology, professional services, manufacturing, financial services, and education), geographies (New York, London, Hong Kong and Pittsburgh), and companies (KPMG, GE Capital, ICG, Alcoa, and EDMC).

Jim earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from the University of Notre Dame, is a CPA and member of the American Institute and New York State Societies of Certified Public Accountants.

VP of Client Engagement & Technology Partnerships

John Gehan

John leads our internal business development, sales and customer service teams and oversees our technology partnerships. His teams prides themselves on customer relationships and quick, knowledgeable assistance to customers and outside sales resources.

John is a very process oriented, efficient leader with experience creating and improving process at all levels of the business.

COO

Larry Ray

Larry leads GrayMatter’s Operations teams with a steadfast focus on delivering exceptional service and value to customers. With more than 20 years of experience in the industrial automation sector, Larry has a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, executing innovative strategies, and driving business performance to new heights. His expertise extends to building and nurturing effective, long-term partnerships that enhance client success.

As the executive sponsor for several key clients, Larry is a dedicated advocate for ensuring GrayMatter consistently meets and exceeds their needs, serving as a voice of commitment and reliability.

Education & Certifications
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Auburn University. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and a Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®).

What Drives Him
“My favorite part about working at GrayMatter is our talented resources,” Larry says. “Through teamwork, we succeed in every project — making a difference for every client and effecting immediate change if needed.”