A Decade of Impact: Jose Rivera Reflects on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Automation Episode 108 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter

In this special crossover episode of Talking Industrial Automation , host Lisa Richter shares a conversation from Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast , featuring outgoing CSIA CEO Jose Rivera. As he prepares to step down after 10 transformative years, Jose looks back on the challenges and triumphs that shaped the Control System Integrators Association— from navigating the pandemic and launching remote certifications to championing emerging leaders and expanding globally. Listeners will gain insights into how CSIA evolved to meet the needs of a new generation of system integrators and why the upcoming Learning Hub could redefine professional development in automation. If you're interested in leadership transitions, association strategy, or the future of industrial integration, this episode delivers thoughtful reflections and a hopeful look ahead. P.S. The Show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join this show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (Linkedin here )

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A Decade of Impact: Jose Rivera Reflects on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Automation Episode 108 of Talking Industrial Automation with Lisa Richter is an episode from Talking Industrial Automation by Control System Integrators Association.

This episode is 32:40 long.

This episode was published on May 15, 2025.

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