About Us

During our 33+ years of business as TMG The Machine Group, we have established ourselves as an industry leader in CNC machine tool solutions. 

TMG Company History

We represent and support the complete line of nine machine tool manufacturers. TMG offers a comprehensive on-site service department. We accept trade-ins, sell used equipment and provide in-house financing for all types of businesses.  Now you have an idea of what we mean when we say The Machine Group is committed to “Solutions”. New and used machine sales, service and financing all come together at TMG. Our president Rick Wackeen, and Vice President, Scott Reid invite you to contact them personally with your questions. We have the expertise and capability to provide answers and solutions for all of your machining requirements.

33

Years of Successful Service

Our Mission

The Machine Group is committed to “Solutions”. New and used machine sales, service and financing all come together at TMG. Our President Rick Wackeen, and Vice President, Scott Reid invite you to contact them personally with your questions. We have the expertise and capability to provide answers and solutions to all of your machining requirements. The Machine Group is committed to “Solutions”. New and used machine sales, service and financing all come together at TMG. 

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Our Founders and Owners

Rick Wackeen

Co-Founder and President

Scott Reid

Vice President and Owner

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Richard Chade

Co-Founder

The TMG Family

Jim Carlisle

Application Engineer

Tom Cope

Controller

Liz Fernandez

Office Manager

Alfred Semaan

Area Sales Manager

Kip Smith

Area Sales Manager

Jim McCulloch

Application Engineer

Rob Tanner

Area Sales Manager

Rick Wackeen

Co-Founder and President

Scott Reid

Vice President and Owner

Scott Reid began working in manufacturing shops as a Machinist, earning his Machinist Certification whilst completing his education in Operations Management at Long Beach State in 2000. In July of 2007, he began working at TMG and is currently the Vice President and Co-Owner.

Richard Chade

Co-Founder

Jim Carlisle

Application Engineer

Jim Carlisle has been a part of the TMG family for 10 years. He began his career 25 years ago, following his graduation from Bradley University, where he received his B.S. in Engineering. Currently, he is the head of Engineering

Tom Cope

Controller

Liz Fernandez

Office Manager

Alfred Semaan

Area Sales Manager

Serving LA County and the San Gabriel Valley, Alfred joined TMG in 2023. He brings 20+ years of medical/dental sales management experience and a customer-centric, needs-based style.

Kip Smith

Area Sales Manager

Kip Smith
Kip Smith joined the company in 2025. Kip has been a Regional Sales Manager in various areas including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. He currently covers the Inland Empire and San Diego regions.

Jim McCulloch

Application Engineer

Jim McCulloch has been in the machine tools industry for 35 years. He has experience as a Machinist and Programmer and has almost two decades in Applications Engineering and Machine Tool Sales. He is a proud graduate of Humboldt State

Rob Tanner

Area Sales Manager

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