Gerling & Associates Company Profile

Gerling & AssociatesSunbury, OH plant houses over 140,000 square feet of production space, with 4 dedicated buildings on an 8 acre campus, for the custom design, manufacture, and integration of our vehicles.

With 110 dedicated associates utilizing the latest in tooling and materials, we do not utilize subcontractors.  Our engineers and craftsmen complete all aspects of construction here.

In spite of our size, Gerling is the only major company in our industry that has never been bought or sold.  We are still family-owned, and with that comes the dedication of people that truly have a passion for what they do.

We’re focused on pleasing our clientele, not distracted by having to please stockholders.  This is instrumental in our success, and that of our Clients.

Because a conglomerate does not own us, we have the unique ability to make decisions here, and we truly are in touch with our customers.

Gerling's philosophy of customization and quality control requires that all phases of design, construction, and integration be performed "in-house"-with no subcontractors used for any purpose. Gerling is one of perhaps two or three companies worldwide that can legitimately make this claim. To accomplish this, Gerling & Associates utilizes state-of-the-art methods and materials in one of the most comprehensively tooled facilities in the industry.

At Gerling & Associates, our greatest asset is the quality people who make up the Gerling team. Among the most frequently asked questions at Gerling & Associates is how we are able to provide such high quality products at such reasonable costs and in such a timely fashion?

Invariably, the answer lies in the excellence of our personnel. At Gerling, the staff is not made up of employees who simply punch a time-clock. The Gerling Team is instead composed of a dedicated group of Associates-whose singular goal is not just to custom build your first vehicle, but to ensure that you return time and again to Gerling for your mobile needs

Fred Gerling Founder and President fredg@gerlinggroup.com A 35-year veteran of the Broadcast Television Industry, Fred Gerling founded Gerling & Associates, Inc., as an outgrowth of his experience in Broadcast Television. His lifelong commitment to Broadcast Communications has guided the development of the company that bears his name.  Today, Fred Gerling's name is synonymous with Remote Television vehicles. Fred's personal commitment to customer satisfaction is shared by everyone at Gerling and remains the most significant factor in Gerling & Associates' undisputed position as industry leader. Fred's desire to take our remote television experience to other industries has enabled Gerling & Associates to become a premiere provider of Mobile Command, Crime Scene Investigation, Homeland Security and Promotional Vehicles of all types. Fred has encouraged the design teams at G&A to develop unique solutions for all of these applications.   An instrument-rated pilot with more than 5,000 hours of flight time, Fred's non-business interests are flying his Mooney Bravo and farming more than 300 acres!

Chris DeVol Director of Sales chrisd@gerlinggroup.com Along with Fred Gerling, Chris is the direct point of contact for Sales at Gerling. Chris also heads up the rest of the Sales staff and directs all marketing efforts. With the company since 1994, Chris has had a large hand in spurring the growth in market share that Gerling has enjoyed in recent years. Having personally been involved in the marketing and sale of more than 175 units, Chris brings to the Gerling Sales team experience that enhances each individual project from its inception.  Chris lives in Central Ohio with his wife and two children, and is a pilot as well, enjoying aviation, writing, and lawn care!

Jennifer Myers Director of Operations jenniferm@gerlingroup.com Every company needs a person that understands the requirement between the manufacturing facility, inventory and cash flow. When you manufacture a very custom big-ticket item, all of these variables change with each project. Scheduling chassis, axles, staff assignments and department assignments is very difficult when you are working on up to 75 projects at one time. The end result for each project must be the same, high quality, and a timely delivery. Jennifer makes this all happen.

Algy Arnold

Engineering Manager

algya@gerlinggroup.com

Algy oversees the design, documentation, and progress for each project we undertake. His decade of experience in every aspect of what we do gives him a tremendous background to ensure that the client's needs are met from design to delivery.  Our design process  incorporates a two-man approach; while each design engineer supervises the direction of each unit, Algy is paired directly with them such that there are no gaps in progression; at least two pairs of eyes on every step.

Zach Myers Production Manager/Mobile Command Sales Representative zachm@gerlinggroup.com By managing various aspects of our company during his 5 years with Gerling, Zach Myers has developed unique knowledge of our industry.  This experience enables Zach to not just help Gerling be an industry leader in terms of manufacturing, but also prepares him as a Sales Representative to help new Mobile Command clients meet their unique needs with peerless Gerling quality. Joel Chambers Quality Control Manager alr@gerlinggroup.com Our industry is a notoriously difficult one, with our products being some of the most complicated vehicles to manufacture.  Having been Gerling's Service Manager for 6 years, Joel has seen nearly every possible problem and scenario that can befall Broadcast Television and Mobile Command vehicles.  Thus, he is uniquely qualified as out Quality Control Manager to ensure that things are right before they leave our plant, and he's able to interpret all QC test results better than anyone in the business.

Darryl Niederbaumer Chief Electrical Designer darryln@gerlinggroup.com Darryl works directly with the client in terms of the integration of customer requirements into our electrical design philosophies.  Often, this means creating new solutions, and Darryl is unique in his experience and ability to do so.     Gerry Domerchi Chief Structural Designer gerryd@gerlinggroup.com Gerry brings decades of experience designing and managing the engineering and construction of some of the most complex vehicles to ever hit the road.  Some of our products ellicit wonderment as to their complexity, ruggedness, and light weight.  Gerry is the answer man that is responsible for that engineering power.   Shawn Casebolt Design Engineer shawnc@gerlinggroup.com The Design Engineers are also responsible for the customization of all of our projects. They are behind the design engineering and innovations that make Gerling products the industry benchmark. Their attention to detail and meticulous documentation are key to the quality of every mobile we produce.

Ryan Fairburn CAD Design Engineer ryanf@gerlinggroup.com The Design Engineers are also responsible for the customization of all of our projects. They are behind the design engineering and innovations that make Gerling products the industry benchmark. Their attention to detail and meticulous documentation are key to the quality of every mobile we produce.   Dusty Fenton Project Acceptance Manager dustyf@gerlinggroup.com The end stages and acceptance process for every project are extremely important in terms of the success of the overall experience for our clients.  We have a dedicated crew that has the sole task of ensuring everything is buttoned up and ready to go.  Dusty Fenton has nearly a decade of experience in all aspects of construction, and he heads up this very important crew. Brandon Robinson 24/7 Service Manager brandonr@gerlinggroup.com When something is not right, either in warranty or well into years of service, a great service department ensures a client's return. Should any issue come up after delivery, Brandon is the guy, and clients really appreciate his quick response and dedication.

Construction is handled by a number of teams each consisting of a Team Leader, who is under the direction of the Foreman. These Team Leaders direct and manage three craftsmen each to compete assignments for which the team is trained. These include Metal Fabrication, Interior Fabrication, Cabinetry, Power Systems, Body Finish, Delivery, Systems Integration and Service. Each person is distinctly chosen for his or her craft. They are graded continually and encouraged to attain higher quality on a continuing basis.

Gerling & Associates has 120 dedicated associates striving for excellence.

Location
Gerling & Associates' 140,000 square foot facilities are located on a 10-acre campus, in Sunbury, Ohio, USA.

Sunbury is 20 miles north of Columbus, Ohio, with Port Columbus International (CMH) being the closest airport. There are hotels available 3 miles from our facility.

Gerling & Associates, Inc.
138 Stelzer Court
Sunbury, OH 43074

(740) 965-2888