Speaker

Al Smiley.

C.A. (Al) Smiley, Jr.  founded "GPM" in october of 1994. Al initially worked with a leading hydraulic distributor from 1977 to 1986.  From 1987 to 1994 he worked with his father's company, Southeast Maintenance Consulting Services.   Since then he has taught and designed hydraulic troubleshooting programs for companies throughout the United States and Canada. Al also does the technical writing for GPM's "Troubleshooting Manuals"  He is certified and registered with the Fluid Power Society as a Fluid Power Specialist. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi in 1977.  He writes columns for Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Southern Lumberman, Canadian Wood Products ,Papermill 360,  and Plant Services magazines on hydraulic troubleshooting methods. Al is married with two sons and two granddaughters.  He is a musician and an avid golfer.