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Day: December 19, 2025

Modular Interior & Exterior Enclosures

Client A leading hardscape and concrete products manufacturer requiring both interior and exterior enclosure solutions to protect personnel, equipment, and stored materials. Industry Manufacturing / Building Materials Challenge The customer needed to add new exterior loading dock guard stations to protect personnel from the elements, as well as interior clean storage enclosures to safeguard sensitive […]

Elevated Platform Integration

Client A leading automotive manufacturer requiring additional elevated space for electrical and picking equipment within an active production facility. Industry Automotive Manufacturing Challenge The customer needed to install electrical cabinets and picking equipment above existing conveyor systems to free up floor space and streamline production processes. Their facility layout left no available ground-level room for […]

Controlled Environment Warehousing Solution

Client A leading automotive manufacturer requiring strict environmental controls within a newly constructed warehousing space. Industry Automotive Manufacturing Challenge The Customer needed to transition manufacturing parts into a newly built, controlled-environment warehousing area. However, the parts arriving from production carried dust, debris, and contaminants that could not enter the clean environment. This created a significant […]

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Allison Desrochers

Director of Marketing

Allison Desrochers joined Jarvis Handling as the Marketing Director in 2024, bringing a strong foundation in business development, marketing, and the supply chain industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University and is skilled in communication and strategic marketing. At Jarvis, Allison plays a key role in advancing the company’s mission to provide businesses with efficient, reliable material handling and ergonomic solutions. Her work focuses on crafting marketing strategies that highlight Jarvis’s commitment to enhancing operational productivity, safety, and efficiency through high-quality products and tailored solutions.

Passionate about business and personal growth, Allison is dedicated to building strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues alike. She is focused on supporting Jarvis’s continued expansion by bringing creativity and innovation to the marketing efforts while ensuring that customer satisfaction and service excellence remain at the forefront of the company’s goals. Through her contributions, Allison helps strengthen Jarvis’s presence and impact in the industry as the company moves forward.

Paul Hart

Director of Sales and Business Development

Paul Hart is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Jarvis Handling, where he leads the company’s growth in modular and platform solutions. With over 14 years of experience in the construction and manufacturing sectors, Paul’s background includes roles in a large modular construction company and a foundation in a family-run construction business. Paul is also a veteran, having served in the army before transitioning into the construction industry.

Since joining Jarvis in 2022, Paul has played a key role in driving the company’s expansion, helping achieve its highest sales and revenue year in 2023. His expertise in product knowledge, design, and project management enables him to create innovative, cost-effective solutions for clients facing production and space challenges. Paul is passionate about building strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring that Jarvis continues to deliver value and stay ahead of industry trends.

Susan Smith

Owner & President

Susan Smith’s journey to owning Jarvis Handling began with a childhood dream of entrepreneurship and a background rooted in manufacturing. After working at a diecast manufacturing plant, where she assisted with operations and efficiency improvements, Susan went on to earn a degree in Finance while volunteering in her community. In 2004, she joined Jarvis Handling as an office clerk, quickly stepping up to manage the business. Her leadership helped the company weather a recession, and by 2014, Susan took the bold step of purchasing the business, officially becoming the owner in November of 2014.

As the owner of Jarvis Handling, Susan is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that improve her clients workplaces. Her mission is centered on delivering top-notch customer service and fostering strong partnerships with manufacturers to ensure successful outcomes for every project. A passionate advocate for women in a male-dominated industry, Susan is proud of how Jarvis Handling has grown under her leadership, overcoming challenges and adapting to an ever-evolving market.

Looking to the future, Susan’s vision is to continue building a team that is both talented and customer-focused, while growing the business in a way that stays ahead of industry trends. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-first mentality, Susan is shaping the future of Jarvis Handling while staying grounded in the company’s long-standing values.