About Us
Founded in 1969 by Alan Lupton Sr, Lupton Associates has provided over $2.75 billion dollars worth of engineered products to OEM's and Contract Manufacturers since the firm's inception. With a service record to many of our principals of over 25 years and an average employee tenure exceeding 15 years, Lupton Associates has grown to become a leading solutions provider in the North American Manufacturing Industry. Today the firm is led by Alan Lupton II and Graham Smith. Al Lupton Sr continues to work as a consultant to the organization and provides valuable insight and knowledge from his 40 plus years of industry experience.
Lupton Associates is a proud member of:  
Executive Staff
Sales Engineers
New England
Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York
Mid-Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Southeast
Eastern Canada
Support Staff
- Lucinda Steinhauser
- Tammy Perry
Executive Staff
- Alan Lupton Sr.
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 Al Lupton Sr, founded the agency in 1969 after leaving his position as a buyer for prototype and production parts at Xerox Corporation. Previously, he was a production control administrator at Xerox and Jarl Extrusions in East Rochester, NY. Al has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. He founded the organization and was responsible for many of the key principals and key client relationships which formed the cornerstone of Lupton Associates.
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- Graham Smith
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 As Vice President of Operations for Lupton Associates, Graham Smith is responsible for the firm's HR, accounting and financial operations. He joined the firm in 1978. Before that, he was Senior Auditor at a Rochester-based accounting firm, Miller Associates, for more than ten years. His history also includes several years as the President of a large sheet metal fabrication company. Graham has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and is a licensed CPA. He is a member of several professional organizations, holds a pilot license and is a member of the town's zoning board of appeals.
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- Alan Lupton II
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 As President of Lupton Associates, Alan Lupton leads the organization's Sales, Marketing and Business Development efforts. Alan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The University of Vermont, Kalkin School of Business. From 1992 - 1996, Alan provided coverage in New England calling on accounts such as Compaq, Intel, Cisco, Nortel and various contract manufacturers. In 1996, Alan relocated to Rochester, NY and developed relationships within Xerox and Carrier. He now travels with the salespeople in all territories providing management oversight, supporting the development of strategic accounts, assisting with program management and business development in all areas.
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Sales Engineers
- Ron Martin
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 Ron Martin joined Lupton Associates in 1984. Ron Martin calls on accounts in New England, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island. Ron has extensive experience working with his customers on cost reduction and Kanban implementation. Before joining Lupton Associates, Ron had ten years of experience in purchasing and product management at Telelogic, Savin Corporation and Sperry Univac. Ron has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Oneonta and has completed the Zero Defect Program at Philip Crosby's Quality College in Winter Park, FL.
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- Chris Dunham
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.jpg) Chris Dunham joined Lupton Associates in 1995. Chris calls on accounts in New England, including portions of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont. Some of Chris’ major accounts include Raytheon, Alcatel, Sun Microsystems, HP, EMC, design firms and several contract manufacturers. Chris has a keen insight into the development and program management of integrated solutions for a wide variety of applications. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the University of Rochester.
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- Cass Roberts
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 Cass Roberts joined Lupton Associates in 1995 to develop new business in New York, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and portions of Indiana. Cass has excellent business development and prospecting skills which he balances with an ability to manage and sustain existing customer relationships.
Cass comes to the agency from the energy industry with fifteen years of sales experience. He was previously employed by Pal Energy Corporation of Palmyra, NY, acting as Vice President of Marketing. Cass is a graduate of Hobart College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics.
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- Steven Killips
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 Steve Killips joined Lupton Associates in 1996. Steve Killips' territory includes Western New York and Michigan. Steve calls on companies such as Xerox, Kodak, Heidleberg, Harris and various contract manufacturers. Before joining Lupton Associates in 1996, he had eleven years experience as a sales engineer for an Aluminum Extruder. He interfaced with major OEM customers and provided technical field support in the development of both new and existing business. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University.
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- Greg Johnson
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.jpg) Greg Johnson joined Lupton Associates in 1997. Greg calls on accounts in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and New Jersey. Greg has developed many valuable contacts and has a high level of insight into his territory. His major accounts include companies such as Agilent, Volvo - Mack Truck, Siemens and JLG. Prior to joining Lupton Associates, he was employed by KJ Transportation as a Sales Executive before being promoted to Vice President of Customer Service and Special Hauling. Greg has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Marketing from Western Michigan University.
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- Tom Osso
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 Tom Osso joined Lupton Associates in 1996. Previously he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ACDI, an electronics design and engineering firm. Tom has extensive experience in electronics, telecommunications and computer hardware design and manufacturing. In addition, he has an aptitude for developing new business that incorporates integrated solutions, both mechanical and electrical. His geographic area of responsibility includes Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and key accounts in the Western states. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Maryland.
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- Jeremy Holland
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 Jeremy Holland joined the agency in 2005 to cover North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. Jeremy also has more than ten years experience in the wireless telecom industry in sales and management. Most recently, Jeremy worked for Sprint PCS and during his tenure with Sprint he held the titles of Sales and Merchandising Manager and Indirect Sales Manager. Jeremy's success includes the launch of the Orlando, Florida market for Sprint PCS. Jeremy managed as many as 75 sales representatives - a group that was number one in sales and customer satisfaction during his leadership.
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- John Walker
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 John Walker joined Lupton Associates in 1998. John began his career at Air Centers of SC in a technical support role and then advanced to outside sales of air compressors and compressed air systems. At Lupton Associates, John has proven his skill at prospecting and developing a broad base of accounts. He has a proven ability to balance the importance of generating new clients while maintaining key existing account relationships. He has a Bachelor of Science in Management from Clemson University. John has been the recipient of the Elizabeth Schuler Management Leadership Award and has served as acting president of the Society for the Advancement of Management. John covers South Carolina, Georgia and portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
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- Mike Laney
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 Mike Laney joined Lupton Associates in 2009. Mike has more than twenty five years of manufacturing and sales experience. Most recently, Mike founded and directed his own manufacturer's representative firm, Outsource Strategies, Inc. Mike has also held positions as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Regional Vice President of Sales and Regional Sales Manager. He has extensive experience in the metal fabrication industry, as well as CNC machinery and automation. He is known throughout our industry for his solid track record of problem solving and customer support, while maintaining a high level of integrity with his clients and peers.
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- Ron Kissel
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 Ron Kissel joined the agency in 2005 as part of a strategic expansion into the Canadian market. Ron has been working in Ontario as a manufacturer’s representative since 1996. His customer base has been comprised of fortune 500 OEMs, as well as mid-sized high tech ventures. Ron’s past responsibilities include an emphasis on off-shore sourcing. Prior to 1996, Ron worked in direct sales for Sony of Canada. Ron’s successes at establishing strong customer relationships have been recognized through numerous awards.
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- Lucinda Steinhauser
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.jpg) In January of 2009, Lucinda Steinhauser joined Lupton Associates in Marketing and Sales Support. Lucinda has a wealth of experience in both sales and marketing, where she focused on the identification of her customer’s needs, the cultivation of a trusting relationship and the development of new business. Before joining Lupton Associates, Lucinda had over eight years experience selling learning solutions in higher education. While completing her graduate degree, she also worked as a freelance sales and marketing consultant for both local and remote sales organizations.
Lucinda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a Master of Arts degree in Informatics, both from the University at Buffalo.
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- Tammy Perry
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 Tammy Perry has been with Lupton Associates since 1989 as our Office Manager. Tammy's background and expertise is in accounting and bookkeeping. She manages the accounts payable, accounts receivable and various other accounting functions. She provides invaluable support to the entire sales organization and is instrumental in professionally handling special projects and events.
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