Mickie T. Pitts

President & Founder of Washer Solutions, Inc.

Has been in business for thirty years, twenty-seven of which have been in the Animal Care Industry. His background includes experience in the area of sales, engineering, manufacturing, and the installation of equipment. Through the years, over 1,500 projects have been designed and installed under his direction. Many of the designs have changed the industry and are still being used today.

1974 to 1975 - Edmonds Manufacturing Corporation (EMC)

EMC manufactured washing equipment for the Soft Drink and Animal Care Industry. EMC was sold in 1975.

Position: Designer
Responsibilities: The design and production of drawings for the product line.

1975 to 1989 – Basil Equipment Corporation (BASIL)

BASIL manufactured washing equipment for the Health Care and Animal Care Industry. BASIL was sold in 1989.

Position: Vice President & Minority Stock Holder
Responsibilities: The design, manufacturing, and service of the product line. Developed the product line to a $10M per year business.

1989 to 1991 – American Sterilizer Corporation (AMSCO)

AMSCO purchased BASIL and has relocated the facility to its Quebec facility. They have since added the BASIL washer line to their list of products.

Position: Vice President of BASIL Operations
Responsibilities: The overall operation of the business including engineering, manufacturing, and service of the product line. Developed the product line to a $12M per year business before leaving AMSCO.

1991 to 1998 – MTP Custom Machinery Corporation (MTP)

MTP manufactured washing equipment for the Soft Drink, Bakery, Health Care, and Animal Care Industry. MTP was sold in 1998.

Position: President & CEO
Responsibilities: The operation of the business including sales, engineering, manufacturing, and service of the product line. Developed the product line to a $5M per year business.

1998 to 2001 – Getinge / Castle Inc. (GC)

GC purchased MTP and has relocated the facility to its Rochester location. They have since added MTP's washing equipment to their product line.

Position: Vice President of the Scientific Division
Responsibilities: The operation of the MTP Product Line including sales, engineering, manufacturing, and service of the product line. Since acquisition, the product line has grown to an $8M per year business.