This feedback was important for us to receive because it highlighted a key difference between how DMC is viewed from within and from outside the organization. When someone hears that DMC has offices across the country, it is reasonable to assume these are sales offices. Many companies start up this way: a central office where the technical work takes place, with satellite sales offices for relationship building and sales generation.

More Than Pins on a Map

As DMC expands to open and grow offices in new geographic regions, it isn’t because they want another dot on the map or a statement of presence in those locales. Rather, the intention is to establish engineering presence in the area – offices that provide a location to do actual engineering work to solve problems, develop systems, serve customers, and help deliver projects.

This distinction makes all the difference. Offices of DMC aren’t just a place where you meet someone and talk about business or make introductions. They are places of active technical development. In DMC regional offices, engineers are actively designing automation systems, writing software, setting up test equipment, creating manufacturing processes, integrating hardware, addressing customer needs, and more.

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Washington, D.C.

Local Presence Still Matters

Even in an age where virtual collaboration is commonplace, there are times when physical presence cannot be overlooked. Seeing a piece of equipment, touring the manufacturing floor, observing the testing apparatus, reviewing the assembly of a control panel, or sitting down with a customer’s team to troubleshoot an issue may present challenges that cannot be fully understood from a diagram, specification, or teleconference call.

That is where the regional presence provided by DMC becomes useful. For many of our clients, our engineers are just a few hours away from their facilities. We can respond to their needs more quickly, build stronger personal connections, and provide the human touch that is so essential to creating a successful technical solution.

It is particularly important for projects involving actual machinery, equipment, limitations, and operating environments. Often, the most effective solution may not be reached from afar but will require the presence of someone with a direct and personal understanding of what the challenge entails.

That said, the regional nature of DMC’s operations does not preclude clients from choosing engineers from any office outside the nearest one. That is where DMC’s approach truly shines.

OneDMC: Local Connection, National Depth

DMC’s office locations are our engineering teams, but they are not necessarily isolated from one another. We have very much embraced the OneDMC approach, meaning that our regional presence is backed by the complete technical expertise of DMC on a national level.

While a customer might work directly with the engineering teams in a local office, there will always be many more layers of technical knowledge backing that local team. Whether a customer’s project requires test automation knowledge, control systems expertise, LabVIEW programming, embedded development, manufacturing automation, cloud, data systems, or even just complicated multi-disciplinary engineering, DMC can bring in the appropriate experts.

And that is what makes our office model quite different from a standard sales office location approach. It combines the benefits of proximity with access to all the knowledge necessary. Customers don’t need to settle for proximity or specialization; with us, they can have both.

That is one of the reasons why we chose to establish offices rather than just sales offices in certain locations. While other companies may only put sales representatives in convenient locations, our office approach allows us to build engineering teams to serve our clients locally while remaining part of a national organization capable of tackling any problems.

Telling the Story More Clearly

The feedback from our partner was a helpful reminder that how we tell our story matters. We know what DMC’s offices are because we live it every day, but we cannot assume others see it the same way. If someone hears “national footprint” and thinks “sales coverage,” then we have an opportunity to better explain what makes our footprint different.

DMC’s growth has been intentional. We have invested in engineering offices because we believe technical work benefits from both local relationships and national collaboration. We want to be close enough to our customers to show up when it matters, while still being connected enough internally to bring the right expertise to every challenge.

So when we say DMC has offices across the country, we are not just saying we have places to meet. We are saying we have engineers across the country. Engineers who are working on real projects, solving real problems, and building real relationships with customers every day.

That is the reality behind DMC’s national footprint—and it is a story worth telling more clearly.

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Organized by Systems Engineer, Teddy Hoisington, the outing was more than just a game—it was an opportunity to connect, laugh, and enjoy time together outside the office. According to Teddy, “My New Year’s resolution was to get the Houston office to play more golf, and we’re off to a great start!”

Why Golf?

Golf is a sport that combines relaxation, skill, strategy, and as with everything at DMC, a touch of friendly competition. It’s also a great way to step away from screens and spend time outdoors. For our team, it was the perfect setting to strengthen relationships and recharge for the year ahead.

Whether they were a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, the focus at this outing was on fun, not perfection.

These quotes capture the essence of the day: lighthearted, supportive, and full of good humor.

The Green Meets the Board

From the first tee shot to the final putt, the evening was filled with laughter, encouragement, and a few unforgettable moments. Some of us discovered hidden talents, while others… well, let’s just say we kept the course lively!

To borrow from DMC’s infamous quote board, here are a few one-liners from the course:

“When I play golf with my father-in-law, I play much better than this.”

– Davis Robeson, Project Engineer

Davis reminded us that golf can be humbling—but also hilarious when you’re among friends.

“What the Houston DMCers lack in golf skill, they make up for with great attitude and excellent engineering skills!”

– Sydney Robeson, Event Guest
(Davis’ wife, and completely unbiased participant)

A perfect observation that sums up our team spirit. We may not be PGA pros, but we know how to bring positivity and problem-solving to any challenge.

“Put me down for a 6….but it was a very
hard-earned 6.”

– Andrew Wambaugh, Project Engineer

Golf is all about persistence, and Andrew’s determination was inspiring (and relatable for many of us!).

“I was really impressed with Teddy’s 40-50 yard wedge game. He has some real potential!”

– Jason Mayes, Senior Director, South Region

Just kidding, he didn’t really say that.

Core Value in Action: Have Fun

Our company’s core values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work and interact every day. Have Fun is about creating an environment where people feel energized and connected, and this golf outing was a perfect example of that value in action.

Taking time to enjoy each other’s company outside the office strengthens our team and makes us more effective when we’re back at work. It’s why each DMC office has a monthly Activity Fund stipend to organize social outings. It’s a reminder that success isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s also about building relationships and enjoying the journey.

Looking Ahead

The golf outing set the tone for what we want 2026 to be: collaborative, positive, and full of moments that bring us together. Teddy’s resolution to get the Houston office playing more golf might just become a tradition—and we’re all on board for that!

A big thank you to Jason, Davis & Sydney, Ray, Andrew, and Teddy for making the Activity Fund outing such a success. Your enthusiasm and team spirit are what make the Houston DMC office such a great place to work. Here’s to more fun, more laughter, and maybe even a few more birdies in the year ahead!

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We gathered at Game Show Studio, a unique venue that transforms guests into contestants on spin-offs of popular TV game shows. From the moment the team walked in, the energy was electric. Bright lights, big hats, loud buzzers, and a stage set up just like the shows the team watches on TV made everyone feel like the game show contestant they always dreamed of being. 

The Houston team split into groups and competed in a series of challenges inspired by classic game shows. There were trivia rounds that tested the team’s knowledge, fast-paced buzzer games that kept everyone on their toes, and even some hilarious challenges that had the whole team cheering.  

Highlights of the Night

• Celebrating Davis: Davis jumped right in and showed off his competitive side, making the event even more memorable. It was great to see him and his wife connect with the team in such a fun setting. 

• Big Hats: The props closet at the Game Studio was top-notch. Everyone was able to pick accessories (including giant cowboy hats, disco ball helmets, and tricorn hats) that fit their personality!   

• Laughs and Surprises: Some of the questions and challenges led to unexpected answers and funny moments that we’ll be talking about for weeks. 

“It was quite fun working together as a team to come up with answers,” Davis shared. “The games were spin-offs of popular game shows like Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Family Feud. Before we could even start playing, everyone had to select a costume to wear for the duration of the competition. The costumes alone were well worth the laughs we got out of one another, especially when we were trying to come up with serious answers. I appreciated that we all leaned into the ridiculous nature of the event and absolutely made the most of it. At the end, DMC brought home the win!”

Why We Celebrate

At DMC, we believe that building strong relationships within our team leads to us delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. Events like this give the team the chance to relax, have fun, and strengthen the bonds that make our workplace collaborative and enjoyable. 

We’re thrilled to have Davis on board and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make as part of the Houston team.  

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Boston

The Boston office went axe throwing! 

Chicago

Chicago DMCers had happy hour at the office with the help of Drinkbot, the robot bartender!

The Chicago office also had pizza happy hour! 

Dallas

The Dallas office had fun at Puttshack! 

Denver

The Denver office hosted the annual DMSki extravaganza! 

Denver also had their holiday party! 

Houston

A few Houston DMCers went to practice their swing at Top Golf! 

They also went to Escape It Houston and did an escape room!

The Houston office also attempted to Skeet Shoot! 

San Diego 

The San Diego office went bowling and had a nice dinner afterwards with our founder Frank!

St. Louis

The St. Louis office went to Sandbox VR and played VR video games!

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"I was sitting at my desk building a Lego set during some downtime, and Aaron Shoemaker, who sits next to me, asked if he could start building them,” Aleks said. “I was like 'sure.' Then, Hannah Gjovik walked by and peeked into the quad. She asked 'what are you guys doing?' She started building with us, and then we had like five people building Legos at my desk. We thought 'maybe we should do this for an activity fund.'"

The most popular Lego sets to build were various plants. DMCers built bonsai trees, orchids, and other types of flowers.

Charlie Gordon built a Pac-Man machine.

Andy Kopplin got a box of various random bricks to try and build the tallest tower he could.

"My favorite part was when we had all the boxes stacked up on the table a couple hours before it started," Aleks said. "Everyone was peeking into the room to look at them and take pictures of all the boxes stacked up because it was a massive mound of just Lego boxes."

Around 60 DMCers and plus ones showed up, being one of the larger Activity Fund events. Bridget Miles, DMC's Human Resources Manager, attended the event and loved how easy it was to talk to everyone.

"My favorite part was talking to people that I don't usually talk to. I think Activity Fund events in general are such a good way for people to get to know each other, Bridget said. “I hope we can continue to find ways to do that.”

DMC Houston

DMC Houston also hosted a Lego building Activity Fund event where every employee in-town attended. Luke Howe-Kerr attended because he loved Legos growing up and has been getting back into them since Legos can be found around the office now.

This family-friendly event allowed Ray King to bring his four-year-old son to the office to join in on the Lego building fun.

“It was both a chance to build with Legos again and a chance to get like a set that could be displayed – which was fun. It was honestly a blast,” Luke said. “It was fun to do a more casual event where everybody could pick their own little fun thing that fit best for them. We're all a bunch of engineers and most of us love Legos."

DMC Dallas

The Dallas office also hosted a Lego building night and paired it with Buffalo Wild Wings.

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The Houston office went on a bike/food tour for Caroline Courbois’ welcome party!

Denver folk jump for joy after completing the Donut Dash (not seen: the donuts)!

The Dallas office put their noggins together and conquered the Escapology Escape Room!

The Cincinnati team introduced Tim Johnson to Skyline Chili!

The Chicago office fulfilled their need for speed at K1 Speedway! (Let’s Go!)

The BOLE project team visited the Kennedy Space Center!

They even became the SLS Rocket!

NY gang visited Brooklyn for some grub from Hometown Bar B Que!

Denver enjoyed the sunshine with a day at the park! (Hi Nola!)

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First Impressions

It was the first time at the conference for most of DMC’s four attendees and DMC’s first time attending as a company. Everyone was excited for the opportunity to connect with more women in engineering and expand the DMC talent pool.

Cecilia Tetlow, Project Engineer at DMC’s Houston office, was a first time conference attendee. 

“I thought, this is going to be a great opportunity for DMC to reach out and increase our diversity,” Tetlow said. “It was exciting to show up and see that many female engineers and engineers in general supporting each other at the conference.”

Jason Mayes, Senior Director of DMC’s South Region, is no stranger to gender disparity in the tech industry. 

“I sit on the Industry Advisory Board at Notre Dame and diversity is a constant challenge we discuss each year. Engineering has been a male dominated industry for a long time so it was exciting to see so many talented engineers at WE22 and know that the gap is narrowing.”

The annual conference boasts companies, engineers, and universities from all over the country.

“Once you actually go in to the conference area and you see all the different booths and […] big names that are showing up like Apple and Siemens and Tesla, […] its really exciting,” Tetlow said.

Mayes was also glad to see the variety of exhibitors at the conference.

“So many great tech companies from across the country are all here for one reason: to find the best engineers and their future leaders.”

Making Connections

DMC got the opportunity to connect with many students, engineers and organizations during the conference.

Caroline Courbois, systems engineer at DMC’s Houston office, attended SWE for the first time outside of college.

“It was cool to meet so many other women engineers,” Courbois said. “A lot of them were college students, so we were talking about their studies, their experiences in their programs, and their accomplishments. A lot of people, who were not necessarily looking for jobs, […] would come by and ask about our Tilt Table and then talk about their own work and careers as a woman in engineering.”

Natalie Pippolo, systems engineer at DMC Houston, also enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere.

“Even when I was still setting up the table, people would come up and chat with me. It was cool to see all of these booths from big companies just full of women,” Pippolo said. “You get to see all of the women who work at all of these big, male-dominated companies.”

In addition to making new connections, Tetlow and Courbois got to reconnect with some friends from their undergraduate programs, which was really fun, according to Courbois.

WE22 was also a great opportunity to connect with some of DMC’s partners and clients. 

“It was really cool to see a lot of companies that are also our clients doing recruiting there and interacting with a few,” Courbois said.

Pippolo also had the opportunity to connect with some familiar organizations.

“We were right next to the Siemens booth, so I got to talk to some people who knew about DMC at Siemens,” Pippolo said.

DMC’s Tilt Table Demo

DMC was excited to share the Tilt Table Demo with WE22 attendees.

“We were getting a lot of attention for it from people who were interested in DMC and those who had never heard of DMC,” Tetlow said. “That was definitely a lot of fun, just explaining how the ball demo works and how it relates to what we do at DMC.”

“It was fun to get to share that with some other companies,” Mayes agreed.

Conference Takeaways

DMC is grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with the many talented women in the engineering and technology community. 

“It was a great opportunity to get exposed to a lot of great candidates that we don’t typically get to make impressions on […],” Mayes said. “It was great to be a part of it, [and] it was fantastic to meet a lot of really talented engineers. Hopefully, we can widen our candidate pool and find an even better cross-section of engineers.”

Tetlow also noted the significance of attending WE22.  

“Hopefully, people who read this blog will see that DMC cares about diversity and supporting women and gender minorities in engineering,” Tetlow said. “I think it’s good that DMC is being involved in this space, with the added benefit that it will help us to recruit more smart people.”

Upcoming SWE Chapter Events

DMC is a proud sponsor of the SWE chapters at University of Notre Dame and Rice University. We look forward to connecting with SWE members at future events!

Learn more about DMC’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Spooky season is upon us! Beware! Witches, ghosts, and ghouls roam through the night. But that won’t keep DMCers from going out and having fun! From more YOEs to spooky tricks, here’s what the offices have been up to this month!

San Diego YOE!

New office on the block DMC San Diego held their first ever YOE this month: Surf’s Up YOE! Here’s a look at all the fun you may have missed out on:

DMCers explored the La Jolla Tide Pools ocean side in search of washed up sea creatures!

Yee haw! The crew learned how to line dance! Next up: dance battle You Got Served style!

Nicoli Liedtke finding some inner peace at Iron Mountain

Wine tasting, food, and good company. Sounds like a good time to me!

Surf’s up DMC!

WIPE OUT!

The San D office is open for business!

Branded for life! The YOE even included temporary tattoos – which DMCers creatively placed.

Some DMCers had a scenic hike at Iron Mountain while on the YOE.

More Fall Fun!

Apple Picking

Boston skipped the produce aisle and picked their own apples

Check out those juggling skills!

Jack’s Pop Up

The Chicago office looked for The Great Pumpkin at Jack’s Pop Up to welcome Andy Femminineo and Derrick Huynh to DMC.

AWC BestFest

Strike a pose! Houston channeled their inner Zoolander at BestFest!

Spooky Decor

The Seattle office was invaded by aliens! RIP the cow.

The Boston office also got into the Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins.

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Fall is finally here! The weather is cooler, and pumpkin spice is wafting in the air — but the fall chill doesn’t stop the fun at DMC! From the YOEzarks to office happy hours, here’s what we’ve been up to in October!

2022 Lake of YOEzarks!

The great DMC YOE finally made its return! This year, DMCers from across the regional offices gathered in St. Louis for a week of fun, bonding, and good times. Here’s just a taste of what went down!

Blowing off some steam at the arcade!

Everyone getting ready for a great feast with drinks at a local winery.

Good food, good company, a warm fire, and a scenic view. What else do you need?

Time for a spelunking adventure!

Taking a minute to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Did someone say boat party?!

Just one of the many YOEzarks bonding activities — playing card and board games!

Soaking up the last bits of summer on the lake!

Here’s a recap of the weekend:

Clay Shooting & Ice Cream Party

After clay shooting, the DMC Denver office went out for ice cream!

Dance Dance Revolution Happy Hour

DMC Boston had a DDR happy hour!

Cincinnati Welcome Party

The Cincinnati office welcomed Zach Sieber and picked up some sweet new art for the office!

Axe Throwing

The Dallas office prepared for battle with axe throwing!

Surprise Baby Shower

The Houston office held a surprise baby shower for Elizabeth Hill Reed!

Dinner (and Dessert) in D.C.

The D.C. office went out for dinner at Union Market…

and learned how to make moon cakes!

Pirate Ship Welcome Party

Shiver me timbers! The Chicago office journeyed the great lake on a pirate ship!

Pumpkin Palooza Activity Fund

The Chicago office also got together for an evening of food, drinks, and pumpkin carving! 

Read more about DMC’s corporate culture and explore our open positions!

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