About
The Archer story is the American Dream come true
The family business that George Halages founded in his garage in Roanoke, VA, in 1997 is now a recognized national leader in consulting, engineering, and manufacturing of precision rubber components.
In the beginning, George and his small team faced 20-hour workdays, years without paychecks, and credit card debt. They persevered. Sales grew as Archer gained loyal customers in a wide range of industries. They turned their first substantial profit in 2009, just as the recession started. George leveraged the downturn by purchasing several competitors who were failing. This strategic investment positioned Archer for exponential growth when the economy rebounded in late 2010.
More than a decade later, our continued success has attracted a highly trained team of engineering, sales, manufacturing, quality control, and customer service professionals; all focused on building long-standing relationships with satisfied customers.
Management Team
Management Team
George Halages,
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
A proud graduate of Virginia Military Institute, with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, George started his career as a Business Unit Manager with a global leader in motion and control technology. His extensive experience in developing engineered solutions for customers, proven management skills, and entrepreneurial vision inspired him to found Archer. When he isn’t at work, George enjoys hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, and traveling with his family.
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"We’ve built a strong team of dedicated professionals who take pride in ensuring our parts add value to our customers’ products. Although we have the engineering and manufacturing capacity to compete with much larger companies, we strive to maintain a family culture. There is no red tape, decisions are made immediately, and everyone has the opportunity to share suggestions to improve our processes"
Tony Long,
President
President
Tony was awarded a Master of Business Administration degree by the University of Notre Dame and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. He brings decades of experience in high-level positions with leading manufacturers to his role as General Manager. Tony focuses on continually improving our processes and products by integrating advanced technologies and business management strategies. He likes to spend his leisure time with his family on the water and in the field.
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"We are a customer-focused, purpose-driven organization. We utilize innovative manufacturing abilities and excellent technical material knowledge to create and enhance fully customized products. Our engineering team is passionate about finding solutions for even the most complex applications."
Troy Scott,
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Troy holds a Master of Business Administration degree from William Woods University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from Missouri Valley College. With extensive experience through sales and sales leadership positions within the industry, he dynamically guides our sales team to help our customers achieve their business objectives. When he isn’t working, Troy and his wife enjoy traveling and watching his two sons play baseball on travel teams.
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"It is critically important that we listen and work closely with our customers to understand and address their ever-changing needs and fluctuating market conditions with an attitude of flexibility and collaboration. We must provide solutions that accommodate changes and challenges for the continued success of our customers and our company."
Sales Team
Andy attended Louisiana State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing from Nicholls State University. A member of the Archer sales team for 15 years, he is our Senior Sales Manager. Andy has an impressive track record as a trusted liaison between our customers and our engineering and manufacturing teams. When he isn’t working, Andy and his wife are busy with their small farm.
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"I’m never more than 15 steps away from getting an answer thanks to the hands-on involvement of our owners. As the voice of the customer, our sales team is responsible for prompt, accurate, and comprehensive communications."
Joe holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Management Information Systems. He started his career in the rubber industry as a machinist and cost estimator, moving into the highest levels of sales management. He enjoys working with customers in collaboration with the engineering and production teams to find solutions especially for complex or hard-to-seal applications. In his leisure time Joe engages in DIY projects, travel, and Jeep outings.
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"Archer provides a nice niche of products and capabilities. We deliver a level of personal attention that or customers don’t necessarily get with much larger organizations."
Matt joined Archer almost four years ago. He has a bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University and outside sales experience with a large fastener distributor. He strives to build customer relationships that are meaningful and long-lasting rather than simply transactional. Off hours he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing golf and cheering on his favorite football teams.
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"Archer has a warm and supportive family atmosphere, making it easy for us to work together to make our customers’ experiences the best they can be. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we share the same values and goals."
Customer Service
Sandy Gregory,
Customer Service Manager
Customer Service Manager
For more than a decade, Sandy’s friendly voice has provided customers with confidence that their orders are being managed at each step with their best interests at heart. As manager of our customer service team, she is also a member of our parts management review team and a vital liaison between the sales and production teams. When she isn’t working, Sandy enjoys gardening, yard work, interior design, and crafting.
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"I’ve been pleased to see how our customer base has grown. Customers tell me they choose to work with us because we’ve proven to them that we will do EVERYTHING we can to provide them with a product of value."
Danielle Whedbee,
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
Danielle brings over 20 years of experience in customer service and sales to her position. She is an integral part of our service team, supporting customers with answers and updates throughout their projects. She focuses on building and maintaining exceptional customer relations through timely and productive communications. After hours, Danielle likes to travel, spend time with her family, enjoy live music, and cozy up on the couch for movie night.
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"Our customers tell me they appreciate our honesty, excellent products, and our efforts to make sure they are completely happy."
