Meet The Team
PRESIDENT
DAVID WILLIAMS, PE
As the President of Templeton & Associates Equipment Sales, Inc., I have over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering and water and wastewater systems. Dave holds a master's degree in environmental engineering from the University of Central Florida and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia.
His mission is to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for water and wastewater treatment, reuse, and pumping by partnering with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. Dave has extensive knowledge and skills in membrane bioreactors, screening systems, tertiary filtration, potable water membrane systems, UV disinfection, anaerobic digester mixing, solids handling, and pumping systems. He is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of water systems and the quality of life for Templeton & Associates' customers. The TAES team delivers high-quality products and services for municipal and industrial clients and parts and services to support them throughout the product lifecycle.
404.219.8469
SR. VICE PRESIDENT
Jonathan baker
A native of Central Georgia, Jon Baker has been
in the industry since 1990, joining forces with Templeton and Associates Engineering Sales in 2012. Jon focuses on water treatment, wastewater treatment and odor control primarily in Georgia’s rural markets and the Florida Panhandle;
serving engineers contractors, municipalities, utilities, industries and federal clients.
404.219.1547
VICE PRESIDENT
CHRIS BROOKS
Chris joined the Templeton & Associates team with 30 years of pump experience in industrial and municipal applications. Chris also operated his own distributorship for 20 years.
In his vice president role at Templeton & Associates, Chris works with municipal and industrial customers in the Georgia and Carolina markets.
chris@templeton-associates.com
770.776.8624
VICE PRESIDENT
TIMOTHY BOYNE
Tim Boyne migrated south to Georgia in 1997 where he worked for a consulting engineering firm, Sailors Engineering, in Lawrenceville. In 1999, he relocated to Birmingham, Alabama to begin his career as a manufacturer’s representative in the municipal and industrial markets of Alabama, Tennessee and the Florida Panhandle. He created Cahaba Water Solutions, Inc. in 2012, and after ten and a half years of being a small business owner, decided to join the team of Templeton & Associates. The merger brings not only Tim's years of experience, but expands Templeton's coverage across the southeast.
205.500.2168
PRESIDENT OF TEMSCO
joe kelly
Joe grew up in Knox and Jefferson Counties in Tennessee. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University, and Joe's first job was with U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company in Chattanooga. After working in the Foundry, he moved into Sales with USP in their Nashville and Atlanta offices. Joe joined a municipal Rep firm in ATL in 1997, then in 1999 started MEMSCO. In April of 2001, he teamed up with Allen Walker and Bill Cannon of Templeton and Associates and they formed Temsco, Inc.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys time with his wife, Danyale, traveling and helping with her Real Estate career. In 2018, Joe started a disaster relief foundation with a friend and neighbor. His foundation is called ServeComm. They respond to various community needs including disasters with a kitchen, laundry and shower trailers. Joe also enjoy cooking, hunting, fishing and music of all kinds.
404.925.5667
SALES ENGINEER
Allen Walker, PE
Allen Walker is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in civil engineering and a registered professional engineer. His almost 40 years of industry experience includes working as a consulting engineer, a rep for a pump manufacturer and a manufacturer's rep with Templeton & Associates Engineering Sales, Inc. for 32 of those years.
Allen is currently a member of AWWA, WEF, WWEMA, GRWA, GAWP and 5S. He is a past member of the WEF MARC (Manufacturer and Rep Committee), a Past President of the Gwinnett Chapter of GSPE (1989-90), Past Chair of the Georgia WEF Committee (2002-2003), Georgia Association of Water Professionals Past Vice President (2005-2006) and President (2006-2007), a previous Georgia Member Association Delegate to WEF (2013-2016) and the current vice chair of the Rep Committee for the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers' Association.
Allen is a Water Environment Federation Hugh Wyckoff Award recipient, a Water Environment Federation Sidney Bedell Award recipient, a Georgia Association of Water Professionals Charles H. Jones Service Award recipient, and a GSPE President’s Citation Award recipient.
allen@templeton-associates.com
404.444.3144
SALES ENGINEER
Bill Cannon, PE
Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Bill attended The Citadel and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1982. He moved to the greater Atlanta area, working in consulting engineering and obtaining his Professional Engineer license. Bill then worked with a pump manufacturer as a Regional Engineer until joining Templeton Engineering Sales in 1989. He and Allen Walker formed Templeton & Associates Engineering Sales in 1996, where he still continues to support his clients.
Bill is an active member of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP), where he has served as both President and Exhibit Committee chair. He also is active in the 5-S Society, Golden Hydrant Society, American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF).
404.213.1013
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Mike dillard
Mike studied business at Auburn University and GA State University. He was a Territory Manager for five years, covering Florida, Georgia, The Carolinas, and Virginia. From there, Mike worked in the Municipal, Power, and Nuclear Markets. He was a District Manager for 15 years, handling Municipal and Industrial distribution in GA, the Carolinas, and Virginia. Mike has been a part of WC Equipment sales and Templeton & Associates for 17 years, covering the Industrial and Municipal markets in GA and the Carolinas. Mike is a Vice President and minority owner of the company.
mdillard@templeton-associates.com
770.596.0530
SALES ENGINEER
ROB coleman, pe
Rob Coleman has been in the water & wastewater industry since 1991 including tenures with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, consulting engineering firm and environmental equipment sales, since 2007. Rob joined Cahaba Water Solutions in 2019 which has now merged into the Templeton & Associates Engineering Sales (2023) team, covering the states of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and the panhandle of Florida. Rob’s focus has been on various process equipment solutions, as well as pumping equipment solutions throughout the Southeast. Rob resides in Alabama serving the Municipal & Industrial markets; utilities, owners, engineers and contractors.
205.821.2511
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
JORDAN LONGORIA
Jordan is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he played football and received his degree in Industrial Distribution. He began his career on the manufacturing side of the water/wastewater industry and worked his way up to become a national sales manager. Jordan joined Templeton & Associates in early 2020, and looks forward to working with operators, consulting engineers, and providing top notch service. He is a member of WEF, AWWA and GAWP.
jordan@templeton-associates.com
470.345.4012
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
mike kahren
Mike Kahren has rejoined the team at Templeton & Associates. He previously worked with our team for 18 years, between 1997-2016.
Mike has been a Southeast Regional Manager for a pumps company for the past eight years.
Mike is a graduate of Ball State University and a second-generation service provider in the pump industry, following in the footsteps of his father and older brothers. Templeton & Associates is excited to welcome Mike back as he reconnects with our network of engineers, contractors, and customers.
mkahren@templeton-associates.com
470.384.1152
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
michael sutherland
Michael joins Templeton & Associates with a wealth of experience across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and water/wastewater.
For the past several years, he has worked for a leading water/wastewater manufacturer, where he held several pivotal roles, such as Design Manager, Application Engineering Manager, and Regional Sales Manager for Central North America.
Michael lives in Charlotte, NC, with his wife and two children.
msutherland@templeton-associates.com
704.774.7979
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Stanley mize
Stanley is a lifelong resident of Gainesville, GA where he worked as the Water & Wastewater Division Manager for the Gainesville Water Resources Department. His duties included the operations and management of 2 water treatment plants, 2 water reclamation facilities, departmental maintenance and lift stations operations. After retiring from the city in 2010, he came to work with Templeton & Associates in their sales department.
Stanley served as District Director and Board member of GAWP for eight years and was the recipient of the N M DeJarnette Award for service to that organization. He is also a recipient of the Water Environment Federation's William D. Hatfield Award.
stanley@templeton-associates.com
678.521.6212
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
TRIPP DAVIS
Tripp comes to us with over 14 years of experience in the general contracting side of the water and wastewater industry, primarily based in Georgia and Tennessee.
Tripp has worked as a Senior Project Manager, responsible for all aspects of construction operations for multiple projects. Tripp has been affiliated with organizations such as the Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Clean Water Professionals of KY & TN, and Associated Builders and Contractors.
Tripp currently lives in Chattanooga, TN, with his wife and their two children.
Tripp serves our TN, North AL, and North Georgia territories.
tripp@templeton-associates.com
256.996.8579
INSIDE SALES
ryan neilan
Ryan is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a BBA in Marketing. He joined Templeton & Associates in 2004, focusing on inside sales support and aftermarket spare parts. Ryan looks forward to helping customers with any needs they have.
678.231.0655
SALES ENGINEER
matthew applegate
Matthew has a BS in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from University of North Texas and resides in the Charlotte Metro area. He has designed pumps at a manufacturer since 2015 prior to joining Templeton & Associates in 2022 as a Sales Engineer. Matthew is excited to support the southeast market and continue to build relationships across the industry.
matthew@templeton-associates.com
704.576.8079
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
david rubin
David is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a BS Chemical Engineering. He previously served as a Sales Engineer Trainer with the Process Division of the Trane Company.
David was also a rep for 7 years in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia – working primarily with pumps and environmental equipment. After that, David worked another 12 years as an Equipment/Process/Project Engineer for several engineering and remediation firms.
Before joining the Templeton & Associates team in 2023, David worked for a number of years as CEO OTT North America, Fine Bubble Diffusers.
david@templeton-associates.com
470.350.4727
INSIDE SALES
patrice exantus
Patrice Exantus migrated with her children, seeking a fresh start, to South Georgia from South Florida in 2019. Patrice obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a focus in Business and Marketing Management. Patrice has over 15 years of Sales experience and has a customer service centered approach and purpose. She enjoys bringing satisfaction to her customers. It is with this enthusiasm and love for helping others that Patrice has joined, and now is a part of the Inside Sales team at Templeton & Associates.
patrice@templeton-associates.com
770.614.8550
OFFICE MANAGER
Monica Larson
Monica Larson holds a B.A. in business management from the University of Central Florida. She joined Templeton & Associates in 2018 and has quickly become one of our parts sales specialists. She is enthusiastic about helping our customers any way she can.
monica@templeton-associates.com
770.614.8550
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
TREVOR FLESCH
After graduating from Kennesaw State University, Trevor started in facility operation management before bringing his love of numbers and helping others to Templeton in 2018. He is an essential part of our accounting department, working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing and collections. In addition, Trevor assists with other administrative areas of the company.
trevor@templeton-associates.com
770.614.8550
MARKETING SPECIALIST
CHRISTY WILLIAMS
A graduate of Agnes Scott College, Christy worked for a Chicago-based marketing group early in her career and then transitioned into education for 15 years. Christy has now circled back to her role in the marketing realm, joining Templeton & Associates in 2023.
With her Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology, management skills and marketing background, Christy has jumped in to assist with trade shows, marketing, advertising and social media presence.
christy@templeton-associates.com
770.614.8550