Our Team
Brad Gardner
Brad is the President and Founder of Gardner Controls, LLC. Originally from Clio MI, Brad moved to Alabama after working on a project at the Mercedes Assembly Plant in Vance, AL in 2012. He really connected with the people in Alabama, as well as the weather and the landscape. Since then he has lived in the Birmingham AL area. In his spare time Brad enjoys spending time with his family, hiking in the nearby state parks, and traveling to new locations.
Katie Gardner
Katie serves as our Accounts Manager. Katie grew up in Prattville, AL and has lived in Birmingham since early 2020. Katie values time with family and enjoys being outdoors, whether it be frequenting the nearby parks, hiking at the state park, or cheering on her boys at their sporting events. In her spare time, she loves visiting the beach and crossing off new places on her bucket list.
Jamie Colbert
Jamie is the Director of Engineering of Gardner Controls, LLC. Originally from Panama City FL, Jamie moved to Alabama in 2005 to attend Auburn University and stayed after getting married and starting a family. In 2014 he moved to Birmingham and began working throughout the country on automation projects in multiple industries. When not working, Jamie likes to spend time with his family, go to the beach, or take in the occasional baseball game.