Leadership

Mike Giagnacova

Mike Giagnacova is the CEO of CHL Systems.

Mike joined the CHL team in 2016 as Technical Service Manager and was quickly promoted, serving as Chief Operating Officer until 2019, when he assumed the current role of Chief Executive Officer.

Those who know him would describe Mike as a strong but humble leader with a vision for growth and a genuine care for his team. He recognizes that a business is a living entity, and like any living thing, it needs to be nourished and cared for in order to grow strong. As CEO, Mike is the caretaker and protector of CHL Systems, and he strives to help the company flourish. He values each individual contributor as an important part of the bigger picture and is passionate about developing his team. Mike’s desire is that each employee will be excited to come to work and feel like they are part of a family and not just a number.

Mike got his start in the industry at an early age, working for his father’s business as a machinist. His experience there taught him the value of hard work and built the foundation for his knowledge of manufacturing. While working full time, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Drexel University and completed the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Management Program. He credits his early work experience at his family’s business for teaching him many important skills beyond those he learned in the classroom and for making him who he is today.

Outside of his work at CHL, Mike is an active member of the men’s ministry at his local church, Grace Point in Newtown, PA. He also serves on the CHL Systems Board of Directors.

Kevin Alderfer

Kevin Alderfer is the CFO of CHL Systems.

Kevin joined the CHL team in 2004, serving as Controller for 5 years before moving into his current role as Chief Financial Officer in 2009. As CFO, he manages the accounting and financial operations of the company and provides leadership and oversight to the areas of Human Resources, Technology, and Purchasing.

Kevin brings a unique perspective to the CHL team, having worked in rapidly growing mid-sized family-owned businesses for his entire career. This experience has shaped his understanding of the dynamics of relationships and has grown his attention to the challenges of consistently generating positive cash flow and bottom-line profitability.

Kevin is passionate about finding ways to consistently build structure at CHL while continuing to remain agile to opportunities for growth. His patient, measured approach is an asset to the company, and his positive outlook is evident to everyone around him. Kevin is saved by grace, and his faith is central to all he does. He knows that life is a journey and believes that each step forward is something to be appreciated.

Kevin is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He is an alumnus of Temple University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance.

Outside of his role as CFO, Kevin also serves on the CHL Systems Board of Directors and is active in the community. He is a director for Evolution Insurance Company and a member of Paradigm, a Pareto Health Company. He is also an active member and advisory for Joni and Friends Disability Ministry and serves on the leadership board at Immanuel Church of the Nazarene in Lansdale, PA.

Bryan Stout

Bryan Stout is the General Manager of CHL Systems.

When Bryan joined the CHL team in 1997, he began working as a Raw Material Processor in the Manufacturing Department. Since then, he has served in numerous positions at CHL, including Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Internal Project Manager, Technical Service Manager, Sales Engineer, and Sales Manager. In 2023, he moved into the role of General Manager.

As General Manager, Bryan leads CHL’s operations with a strategic vision for fostering collaboration and efficiency throughout the company.

He is dedicated to building strong teams and refining internal processes with the goal of enhancing value for our customers and partners. Bryan also provides leadership and oversight to CHL’s Engineering, Production, and Applications and Estimating departments.

The variety of experience Bryan has gleaned during his tenure at CHL has given him a vast knowledge of the marketplace and the technical capabilities that CHL Systems has to offer, and he has been instrumental in cultivating strong relationships with our customers and business partners throughout the years.

By nature, he is a problem solver, and he always strives to leave things better than when he found them. Whether he is coordinating internal efforts to best serve our customers or working with a customer to understand their production challenges and design a plan to ease their burden, he enjoys using his creativity to solve challenges and promote growth along the way.

In addition to his role as General Manager, Bryan is actively involved in the community. He is a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, and he serves on the Board of Directors for the Mennonite Disaster Service, which oversees disaster response and reconstruction projects for the East Coast.