AES Leadership Team

At AES, we combine decades of experience in automation, equipment integration, and facility design to provide complete solutions for biopharma and biomanufacturing companies. Our leadership team is at the forefront of transforming how facilities are built and operated, offering seamless integration of cutting-edge technology with high-performance equipment.

From designing and constructing entire facilities to automating the software and hardware that powers them, we are the trusted partner for end-to-end bioprocess solutions. Our expertise in streamlining operations, optimizing workflows, and delivering scalable, efficient systems ensures our clients are always a step ahead in an evolving industry.

AES isn’t just a service provider — we’re the team everyone turns to for guidance, innovation, and long-term success. Explore the profiles below to meet the experts leading the charge.

Leo Castaneda

President & CEO
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John Scott

VP of Sales
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Aaron Ayobb

Director of Design Engineering
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Amelia Barth

Senior Marketing Manager
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Chris Birnie

VP of Technical Solutions
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Mark Helsel

VP of PMO Capital Projects
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Tom Connolly

Director of Process Engineering
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Kerry Batiste

Senior Client Relations Manager
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Pete Magill

VP of Business Operations
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Jim Ball

VP of Process Engineering
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Marla Shelton

Director of
Validation
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