Brian Romano
Director of Technology Development
The Arthur G. Russell Co.
Brian Romano, currently the Director of Technology Development at The Arthur G. Russell Co., has been in the process and automation control systems industry for more than 40 years, starting as a bench technician. After serving as president of a division for an automated machine builder, Romano owned a systems integration company, growing and positioning it as one with expertise in connecting the factory floor to the front office. To keep current with the ever-evolving automation industry, Romano holds an AS, BS, MS, and MBA and is working on his Ph.D. in Technology and Innovation. Romano has been designing and implementing Industry 4.0 solutions for his company and for AGR as far back as 2007. He also serves as an industrial advisory board member for two technology and engineering universities and as chair of the ISA’s Industry Readiness and Maturity committee, where he was awarded the 2022 ISA SM/IIoT Division Leader of the Year Award.