A Legacy of
Excellence
At the heart of Tri City Controls is a legacy steeped in mastery over building automation and temperature control systems.
Founded in 1987 to manage local control projects for Nuechterlein Electric in Frankenmuth, we have ascended to become a beacon of reliability and innovation in the industry.
Our Journey &
Achievements
Over the decades, our clientele and portfolio encompasses esteemed entities like Dow and their subsidiaries, extending our reach to about 30 school districts throughout Michigan and other work including churches, hospitals, resorts, and other commercial buildings.
The combined expertise of Gene, Chris, and Matt surpasses a century, underscoring our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier building automation systems accentuated by superior support.
Meet The Team
Tri City Controls
Experience Next-Level Automation
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Chris Rittmueller
President
Chris began his career with Tri City Controls in 1993, starting in the field before steadily growing into leadership. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Political Science and a cognate in Computer Science, Chris brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to the company. He is certified in Aspect, Tridium Niagara, Siemens Desigo, and Java, and has led the integration and evolution of graphical user interface software at TCC for over 25 years. As President, Chris oversees the growth, sales, and business development of the company, ensuring Tri City Controls continues to deliver innovative solutions and strong partnerships across every project.
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Matt Rittmueller
Vice President
Matt has been an integral part of Tri City Controls since 1998, bringing over 25 years of hands-on expertise in electrical systems and building automation. A certified laboratory electrician for both CRC and Siemens labs. He oversees project installations from start to finish, ensuring that every system is delivered with precision, reliability, and long-term performance.
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Gene Rittmueller
Chairman of the Board
Gene has held his Master Electrical license for over 40 years and started with Tri City Controls in 1990 before buying the business in 1997 and taking over as sole owner. Gene has 9 grandchildren (one of whom works with TCC and is a third generation in the business) and enjoys fishing, boating, Michigan sports and NASCAR.
