Our reps cover MO, KS, IA, NE and IL; with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis (headquarters) and Omaha.
Mike Jett is the Principal Owner of MC Controls. He began his career in 2005 in an inside sales role before joining MC Controls early in his career as a Territory Manager for 8 years. He then spent 10 years as a sales manager, vice president and ultimately the president of an independent electrical distributor, guiding them through an aggressive growth phase where they doubled revenue. In his current leadership position, Mike focuses on strategic growth, client relationship development, and expanding the company’s market presence. His tenure at MC Controls reflects deep industry experience and a commitment to fostering strong partnerships with both manufacturers and distributors. Mike is married and has one daughter.
Josh began his career in 1995 working in industrial robotics, automation, and electrical controls. He has worked in various roles at an integrator, end user and distribution before joining MC Controls in 2016. Josh enjoys working with OEM’s and Distributors to solve their unique problems. Josh is married and enjoys the outdoors, concerts and remodeling their home.
Chuck Newberry
Founder – St Louis region
Chuck has an Engineering degree from University of Missouri- Rolla and has 26 years of experience in the electrical industry. He partnered with Mike Stolte and started MC Controls in 2001. Chuck enjoys working with various OEM’s and Distributors in the market place and takes a lot of pride in the reputation that MC Controls has been able to maintain in the St Louis and Kansas City Markets. “We try to differentiate ourselves in the market and strive to meet the goals and objectives of our manufacturing partners”. Chuck is married and has 2 children.
Nadia Cann
Office Manager / Inside Sales Manager – St Louis office
Nadia has been in the electrical sales industry since 1998, and has been working with MC Controls since 2003 as office manager/inside sales. She has her bachelor’s degree in business from Lindenwood University. Nadia works very closely with customers, distributors, and manufacturers to grow business and find new opportunities, and values the relationships she has built with them.
Bob brings to the table a wealth of experience accumulated over the past 35 years that provides a uniquely intuitive approach to the sales process. His knowledge of the products and processes extends to the very base level, due to hands-on experience as a bench electronic technician; a factory, maintenance, and production electrician/technician; an electrical engineer; and ultimately engineering management. For the past decade, Bob has brought all these experiences together to develop a truly consultative selling approach as a manfacturers’ representative. He understands the needs of the people and companies he serves, and what truly brings value to them.
Kelly brings 37 years of experience in electrical controls sales. Most of his career has been with distributor sales. His extensive background and relationships will help MC Controls grow in the Kansas and Missouri area. Kelly is the father of triplet girls and has been married for 33 years. He enjoys golf and photography.
Pat has an engineering background and brings a practical, problem-solving mindset to his work in the electrical and automation industry. Although new to the role, he is eager to build relationships, learn, and to deliver real value. Pat is excited to work directly with customers to understand their challenges, provide effective solutions, and consistently exceed expectations. He is married and has a son.
Tom graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Tulsa in 2018. Before joining MC Controls in 2025, Tom worked as a quality engineer in the competitive St. Louis contractor market. Bringing his experience of working with electrical contractors, Tom is excited to cultivate strong professional relationships with accounts and manufacturers. Tom is married and has a son.
Mike Stolte
Founder
(Retired)
Mike has retired from MC Controls after long successful career. Mike Started his sales career in 1986, after receiving his engineering degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Mike has sold in the Kansas City trade area since 1987. He partnered with Chuck Newberry and started MC Controls in 2001. Mike has won several sales awards over the years and enjoys working closely with his distributors and customers. “I’m extremely proud of our sales team. When I look back to when we started and compare to where we are now, I’m very thankful I get to work with such great team members and manufacturers.” Mike is married and has three daughters.
Laura Stolte
(Retired)
Laura graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla in 1986 with degree in Engineering Management. She then worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 11 years in areas of Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, and Project Management. Laura began working for MC Controls in 2001 with primary duty of “keeping the books”. Since then the position has grown to Payroll/Tax Administration, Book Keeping, Business Compliance, Benefits Administration, and Financial Planning.