About Mid-State

Our History

Established in 1973, Mid-State has been a forerunner in its class since the beginning, providing expert in-house machining and fabrication services with large scale capabilities. Mid-State offers expert engineers and shop personnel that work meticulously in manufacturing, repairing, designing, disassembling and transporting expertly designed equipment and machinery ranging from gearboxes and trommels, to structural piping, tanks and more.
 
Since its inception, Mid-State has grown from a local business to a family of companies by acquiring SMS Industrial Services, Elmco Industrial Services, Precision Electric, and Mining Equipment & Design. Now reaching 43 states, Mid-State looks forward to a continued legacy of growth and excellence.
 
Mid-State has always had the vision of creating a complete outsourced equipment maintenance company, complete with total customer satisfaction realized through impeccable craftsmanship of product. No matter how demanding or colossal the task, Mid-State is prepared and well-equipped to manage and deliver. With over 50 years of experience, Mid-State stands confident and grounded in the work it delivers, and will remain doing so for many years to come.
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Our Strength

Mid-State lies on approximately 45 acres of property and is home to over 1,000 staff members. Between our Fabrication, Machining, General Mechanical, and Industrial Maintenance Departments, unimaginable capabilities are made a reality daily beneath our roofs. Nowhere else will you find the luxury of in-house services on this scale and with such quick-turn-around. Everything needed to complete a project is available on our property.

We have our own fleet of half-ton to five-ton flatbed trucks and tractor trailers, we offer Gear Reducer Services, Hammer Mills, Rotary Kilns, Piping Fabrications, Sulfur Storage Tanks, and Log Washer Systems. We build Tanks, have In-House Precision Balancing, Heat-Treating Services, Welding, Plasma Cutting, Sand Blasting Services, and Stainless Steel Fabrication of all alloys and that is only a fraction of services we offer. Simply put, Mid-State is capable of all things colossal and with its over 50 years of experience and expertise, no other company compares.

Our People

Behind every one of those capabilities is something even more important: the people who make them possible. The heart of Mid-State has always been the men and women who show up, put on their boots, pick up their tools, and take pride in doing hard things the right way. They are the welders, machinists, mechanics, millwrights, electricians, fabricators, project managers, and countless others whose craftsmanship keeps our customers and American industry moving.

Around here, the work carries our name long after the job is finished. That is why safety, quality, craftsmanship, and accountability are more than expectations. They are part of how we work. Every weld, repair, installation, and finished project tells a story about the people behind it, and we want that story to say that our people cared enough to do it right.

More than 50 years of growth has given Mid-State tremendous capabilities, but buildings, equipment, and acreage only tell part of our story. What makes this place work is a team of hardworking people who have each other’s backs, refuse to cut corners, and understand that the work we do matters to the people counting on us. We are building more than projects. We are building trust, good careers, stronger communities, and something the next generation can be proud to carry forward.

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Mid-State Companies

SMS-Industrial-Service
SMS Industrial Services has always had the vision of creating a complete outsourced equipment maintenance company, complete with total customer satisfaction realized through impeccable craftsmanship of product. No matter how demanding or colossal the task, SMS Industrial Services is prepared and well-equipped to manage and deliver. With over 40 years of experience, SMS stands confident and grounded in the work it delivers, and will remain doing so for years to come.
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MED-Mine-Equipment-Design
Mine Equipment and Design, LLC based in Ross, Ohio has been growing and successfully serving the aggregate and mining industry since 2004. They are the KPI-JCI dealer for Ohio, Kentucky and several regions of Indiana. They provide all wear part consumables for all styles of crushers, dredge pumps, screening media and conveyors of all sizes. MED can also provide numerous specialty products to improve wear rates and offer a variety of metallurgy or materials to suit your needs.
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Percision-Electric
Precision Electric is a full service industrial electrical contractor serving Florida and parts of the Southeast since 1999. They are a company built on the principles of quality, accountability, and dependability with safety at the forefront. They are capable of handling all your plant electrical and instrumentation needs from simple maintenance to design and construction.
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MIC Steel is a full-service industrial maintenance and mechanical contractor serving Georgia and the Southeast. Built on a foundation of safety, quality, and dependable execution, the company provides field mechanical services, fabrication, and installation support for demanding industrial environments. MIC Steel has the experience and capabilities to support customers with ongoing plant maintenance, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and complex industrial projects.
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Meet Our Leaders

Clay Savoy

Clay Savoy

Chief Executive Officer

About Clay

Clay Savoy is the Chief Executive Officer of Mid-State Industrial Maintenance and a seasoned industrial services executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex, field-based organizations through growth, transformation, and operational scale. He brings a practical, operator-first mindset shaped by decades of hands-on experience building, integrating, and improving service businesses in demanding industrial environments where safety, reliability, and execution are critical.

Throughout his career, Clay has held multiple C-suite leadership roles across industrial services organizations and has served as an operating partner and consultant within the private equity industry. In these roles, he has worked closely with boards and investors to drive value-creation initiatives spanning operational improvement, leadership development, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic planning. His experience across both founder-led and sponsor-backed businesses gives him a balanced perspective on sustainable growth and disciplined execution.

Clay began his career working in the field before founding Savoy Technical Services, which became the platform business for Versa Integrity Group. He later helped build Versa into a nationally recognized leader in the industrial services sector through a focus on operational excellence, disciplined expansion, and leadership development. This field-to-CEO path continues to define Clay’s leadership philosophy: when employee experience, safety, and respect for the craft come first, long-term success follows.

David Filipowski

David Filipowski

Chief Financial Officer

About David

David has over two decades of experience in corporate finance with an emphasis on driving improved business performance as a partner to both executive and functional leadership. He has significant experience in business planning and review processes and leveraging analytics to facilitate growth and improve enterprise value.

David began his career in public accounting before transitioning to industry with various roles at Pilkington plc and LSI Industries, Inc. prior to joining Mid-State.

He received his undergraduate degree from Gannon University and maintains both a CPA license and the CMA certification.

Zach Miller

Zach Miller

Chief Commercial Officer

About Zach

Zach Miller served as our Director of Sales since 2016. In 2020, Zach was promoted to Executive Vice President and is responsible for managing all sales and marketing efforts of the company, including providing communication and direction for our nine dedicated account managers. Zach joined Mid-State in 2013 as an Account Manager and has been involved with the commercial and industrial construction industry for over ten years. Prior to Mid-State, Zach worked with New Creations and S.C. Barker Construction Co as Project Manager and is currently a licensed contractor in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Zach has experience in mining, chemical, pulp and paper, power, sugar, and sand and aggregate industries.

Zach attended Clemson University, majoring in Construction Science and Management and minor in Business.

BJ Evans

B.J. Evans

Chief Operating Officer

About B.J.

Bernard “B.J.” Evans brings over 25 years of experience leading diverse teams and driving operational excellence across six continents. A seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and ordained minister, B.J. is known for aligning people, process, and strategy to deliver sustained organizational growth and performance.
 
As a results-driven operations leader, B.J. has extensive experience in organizational development, process optimization, change management, and strategic planning. His leadership philosophy emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement — ensuring that teams and systems operate efficiently and adapt to evolving business needs.
 
Before joining Mid-State, B.J. served as Chief Executive Officer of 828 Advisors, where he oversaw all aspects of the business, including corporate strategy, sales, operations, and client delivery. His tenure there was marked by a focus on operational discipline and scalable growth initiatives.
 
Beyond the boardroom, B.J. serves as Senior Pastor at Jodie Baptist Church in Jodie, West Virginia, where he continues to demonstrate his commitment to servant leadership and community development. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Shawn Stevens

Shawn Stevens

Executive Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions

About Shawn

Shawn Stevens joined Mid-State in late 2021 as the Integration and Acceleration Manager. In this role, Shawn was responsible for integrating all new acquisitions as well as leading Mid-State’s Enterprise Program Management Office, focusing on introducing Lean Concepts across the entire company to improve and streamline operations. Shawn had a previous tenure with Mid-State from 2017-2019 as an Account Manager and Phosphate Business Manager, prior to re-joining Mid-State in late 2021.

Prior to Mid-State, Shawn spent over 20 years in the building materials industry, primarily with James Hardie Building Products, where Shawn held various positions during his tenure, ranging from Maintenance & Engineering Manager, to Plant Manager, to Director of Continuous Improvement and North American Vice President of Manufacturing.

Shawn earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Evansville and has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. In 2008, Shawn earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Florida State University.

Adam Hart

Adam Hart

Vice President of Operations

About Adam

Adam Hart serves as our Vice President of Operations, having joined the company in 2002. Adam is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all field operations of Mid-State, including the ensured safety of over 200 field personnel. Adam joined Mid-State as a Journeyman, displayed a passion for leading people, and was promoted to his current position in 2013.

Adam began his career in industrial construction in 1997 as an apprentice pipe fitter. This led to opportunities to perform work throughout the United States and in the Caribbean working “shut-downs” and “outages” in the pulp and paper and power industries. Adam’s background includes an extensive knowledge in heavy rigging, project management, rotary vessels, piping and safety, and Adam has developed a team dedicated to executing customer needs on time and under budget.

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Susan Harris

Vice President, People & Business Alignment

About Susan

Susan Harris joined Mid-State in May 2024 as the Director of Human Resources. Demonstrating strong leadership and strategic acumen, she was promoted in June 2025 to Vice President of People and Business Alignment. In her current role, Susan leads the full spectrum of Mid-State’s HR operations and is responsible for aligning the company’s people strategy with its overarching business objectives.

She partners closely with the operations team to ensure that every human capital decision reinforces organizational performance and supports Mid-State’s long-term growth plans. Her focus is on integrating HR initiatives with business strategy to drive operational excellence and employee engagement across the enterprise.

With over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Susan has a proven track record of building collaborative work environments and fostering organizational transformation. She holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute, underscoring her commitment to professional excellence and ethical leadership in the field.

Before joining Mid-State, Susan served as International HRBP Operations Manager at Dart Container, where she oversaw International and Western U.S. HR operations. Her prior roles include serving as Human Resources Director for Burnetti P.A., a central Florida-based law firm.

The Mid-State Footprint

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