Our Team

Hall started at FST in 1995 in an entry-level analytical testing position using the technical skills he acquired working in a metallurgy lab at a Montana gold mine. He rose quickly within the company ranks. By 1998, Hall was responsible for half of the company’s operations and in 1999, the founder sold the company to an investor and Hall was appointed president. As a result of a management buy-out in 2004, Hall acquired ownership in FST and continued to serve as president. Under Hall’s leadership, FST’s workforce nearly quadrupled and the company expanded into staff augmentation and equipment service and resale.

Recognized as a visionary leader, Hall saw significant opportunity to move the company beyond its original focus on specialized weld inspections and analytical testing of the high purity liquid and gas delivery systems used in the semiconductor and life science industries. He began expanding FST into servicing and reselling semiconductor equipment to fill the U.S. need for highly technical equipment service providers.

Today, under Hall’s leadership, FST has expanded to additional markets, including automation, data/IT centers, energy/advanced technology, research/technology laboratories and commissioning services. FST provides its core expertise to these markets as well as the semiconductor and life sciences industries, developing technical and logistical solutions for complex needs by continually investing in the most advanced equipment and training.

Since joining FST, Phillips has managed customer accounts and all field operations in the U.S., Europe and Asia. His duties include strategic planning and execution, estimating, ensuring company protocol, overseeing construction management and maintaining customer relationships.

Phillips has completed four years at the Austin JATC Commercial Apprenticeship Training and holds a Texas State Electrical Masters License.

Mike has more than 30 years management experience, domestically and internationally in construction and engineering operations in industries including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, chemicals, power generation and industrial manufacturing.

For the past 25 years, Mike has concentrated on the delivery of projects and products utilizing enhanced productivity solutions and lean construction techniques to leverage offsite manufacturing practices to improve risk management and performance. Anderson has managed operations and projects throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Mike’s career has included C-level and corporate executive positions at several of the largest specialty contractors and construction managers in the US. His experience has demonstrated leadership with proven results in the areas of corporate management, strategic planning, acquisitions and integration, construction and engineering operations, program and project management, lean construction and contract and risk management.

Prior to joining FST, Skipworth was with M+W group for nearly 10 years where he last served as Director of Recruiting. During his tenure, the company grew from approximately 200 to over 2,400 employees, primarily in the United States and Mexico. He also brings global experience with employee engagements in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Mr. Puckett has over 20 years of experience spanning a vast array of companies across the globe in the semiconductor, biopharmaceutical and microelectronics industries.

Lorne is an experienced professional with more than 25 years’ experience working in complex EPC project environments, especially in the semi-conductor, governmental, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He has worked in the past for some of the industry’s leading EPC and Project Management/Engineering firms, where he has served as CFO, EVP Business Development and member of the Board of Directors.

Lorne completed his MBA degree at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada in 1988, and has been living in Israel since 1994, where he is also a licensed Tour Guide.

Mervyn has 25 Years’ experience in Ireland, North America, and Singapore as a project management executive with a wide variety of construction project management experience in the infrastructural, semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Responsible for the management of all project life cycles, procurement of contracts, contract administration, construction schedule/budget, safety management, quality assurance, quality control and compliance. Strong business acumen and experience in Integrated Project Delivery to optimize project results, increase value to the owner and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction, results measured against Key Performance Indicators with proven success.

In addition to his Global Account Management role, Phil is an invaluable Program Management Leader of $100’s of million-dollar programs. He is highly successful with construction plan development and execution, creative project delivery concepts incorporating Lean concepts, customer interface and contract administration, coordination of design and administration of construction processes, project and schedule oversight, staff leadership and management, contract management to ensure quality, ongoing productivity, and safety compliance with effective budget oversight to meet project objectives.

Angie Baker brings 30 years of management and leadership experience to the table. She has successfully led teams across several industries including fitness, airline and now the AEC industry. Angie is passionate about continuous development and growth. With a strong track record of leading successful teams, she is committed to excellence and attention to detail. As Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Commissioning Division, Angie will be supporting the Commissioning Division in facilitating strategic efforts, along with enhancements of all processes, which includes a concentrated effort on training for all employees.