Gerald A. Gentile, CEO & Founder

For nearly five decades, Mr. Gentile has been an innovator and leader in the information technology industry, beginning at NASA and the Burroughs Corporation. An early proponent of UNIX-based systems for business solutions, Mr. Gentile has built several widely successful information technology companies.  His extensive experience providing systems to automotive suppliers, along with his vision in helping shape Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) protocols, make him uniquely qualified to lead Deshler Group’s IT Initiatives.

Mr. Gentile attended both Lawrence Technological University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  He lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

 
 

 

Lori McLaren, Vice-President, Customer Assurance

For nearly 20 years, Lori has been a leader in the information technology field as a Systems Analyst and designer of ground breaking CMMS systems for large distribution organizations.. 

Her vast experience in business operations, makes her an expert in business management and processes.  Lori also has over 30 years of management accounting experience, providing a vast understanding of her customers’ bottom line.

Lori resides in South Lyon with her husband and three children.

 

Mike Makled, Chief Technology Officer

For over 25 years, Mike has lead the development of Automotive ERP solutions. Beginning in 1990, Mike quickly showcased his programming prowess, leading the development of EDI solutions for the Big Three automotive OEM's, and has held positions of increasing responsibility since.

Today, Mike serves as the Chief Technology Officer or Cadence US.. Mike’s innovative thinking and shop floor experience are realized in AMI's world class, AutoAGENT ERP software applications.   Mike holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Information Technology from Davenport University, and resides in Dearborn, Michigan.

 

Mark T. Gentile, CSMO

For over 30 years, Mark has been providing Information Technology solutions to the manufacturing, Fortune 500 and medical communities. From pioneering IT firm Info-Data to market leader Compuware, Mark’s experience is both broad and deep, with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing ERP systems.

Mark is a passionate and energetic leader who’s’ vision and expertise shaped AMI's Microsoft Dynamics based AutoAGENT ERP. Mark thrives on helping customers realize productivity gains and increased profits by leveraging technology and best practices.

Mark holds a BBA from Western Michigan University, and resides in South Lyon, Michigan.