Van Meter Inc.
Gavin Palma is an experienced Automation Network Engineer at Van Meter Inc. since September 2019, previously functioning as a Senior Network Engineer at MediRevv and a Network Engineer at Facebook. With a solid background in network support and implementation, Gavin has contributed to the deployment of global production and corporate networks, collaborating with project management and engineering teams to develop implementation plans. Prior roles include Sales Engineer at Windstream, NOC Supervisor and Lead Technician at Paetec, and Satellite Operations/Maintenance with the Iowa Army National Guard. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Technology in Network and System Administration from Colorado Technical University, an Associate degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Phoenix, and certification as a Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist from the Cisco Networking Academy.
Van Meter Inc.
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Meter is an award-winning, 100% employed-owned workplace and leading distributor of more than 800 brands of electrical, automation and mechanical supplies. Committed to providing customers at industrial plants and construction jobsites across the nation “everything they need to succeed”, Van Meter couples its comprehensive product offering with best-in-class fulfillment rates, value-add services, and technical expertise. The company has 25 branch locations in eight states (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, Virginia and Alabama). Since 1928 we’ve delivered more than electrical products; we’ve solved problems for our customers, developed lasting relationships with suppliers and given back to the many communities that support us. Because we believe a company should do more than live by its values—it should create lasting value as well. To learn more, visit www.vanmeterinc.com