Our Leadership
Austin Door & Hardware has a strong reputation for customer service and quality products.
Michael Austin
Founder & President
Mike Austin formed the first of several successful Austin Companies, Austin General Contracting (AGC) in 2005, adding on Austin Millwork & Cabinetry (AMC) and Austin Door & Hardware (ADH) soon after. As President, Mr. Austin is ultimately responsible for successfully creating and maintaining the most respected collection of businesses in the Southwest.
Kyle Tyler
General Manager
As the head of Austin Door & Hardware (ADH), Kyle offers more than 20-years of commercial door and hardware experience. His wide-ranging expertise includes projects in healthcare, military, hospitality, government, retail, and public works sectors. Extensive time in the field has enabled him to anticipate conflicts and propose effective solutions, ensuring timely completion of his projects and simultaneously improving the value of the final product.
Michael Stella
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Stella joined Austin Companies in 2007. During his tenure, the Finance and Accounting department has grown from two employees to more than thirteen today. As CFO, Mr. Stella is responsible for managing the functional accounting departments (billing/accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources/payroll, general ledger, tax/financial reporting), working with the companies’ lenders to maintain access to working capital and financing, as well as oversight of the companies’ growing technology investment.
Wade Smith
Director of Safety
Originally from Cleburne, Texas, Wade is a strategic and results-driven safety professional with over 20 years of experience establishing zero-incident safety cultures. Recognized for translating complex regulatory standards into actionable, financially sensible programs, Wade specializes in risk assessment, root cause analysis, and behavior-based safety initiatives. Throughout his career, Wade has successfully directed multi-site safety operations, consistently decreasing OSHA recordable incident rates and lost-time days]. He is a proven leader in worker participation and hazard identification, designing Emergency Action Plans and comprehensive training programs that empower employees and foster a unified safety-first mindset. Wade holds a Master’s Degree in Business and actively maintains certifications such as ICRA 1.0, SafeLand and SafeGulf Instructor, NCCER Master Trainer and Administrator, First Aid Instructor, Certified Safety Manager, ComTrain Instructor, Certified Hazardous Material Supervisor, Safety Certified Construction Supervisor.




