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About Latitude Innovations LLC

Latitude Innovations LLC is dedicated to compassionate and responsible service. We design adaptable, multi-capability solutions that simplify work, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency in demanding environments.

Mission Statement

Our mission at Latitude Innovations LLC is to design and develop adaptable, multi-capability solutions that simplify work, reduce operational complexity, and improve efficiency across demanding environments.

We are committed to building practical solutions grounded in real-world experience.

We believe in designing solutions that help people accomplish more with fewer resources, without sacrificing reliability, durability, or performance.

Meet Our Team

Levi Stauffer Jr.

Vice Chairman

30+ years in skilled trades
Background in stone & wood construction
Former machinist, millwright, and welder

Jason Jones

Chairman

25 years ownership of forestry & sawmilling businesses
Experienced mechanical operator
Strong leadership and organizational background

Alvin Zook

Secretary

Former owner of an engine & equipment repair company
Former/owner of AZ Structures
Deep experience in equipment, finance, and business operations

Paul Jones

Treasurer

Skilled in equipment maintenance, repair, and accounting
Former co-owner of a forestry/sawmill operation
In-house accounts manager and mechanical systems advisor

Levi Stauffer Jr.

Vice Chairman

30+ years in skilled trades
Background in stone & wood construction
Former machinist, millwright, and welder

Jason Jones

Chairman

25 years ownership of forestry & sawmilling businesses
Experienced mechanical operator
Strong leadership and organizational background

Alvin Zook

Secretary

Former owner of an engine & equipment repair company
Former/owner of AZ Structures
Deep experience in equipment, finance, and business operations

Paul Jones

Treasurer

Skilled in equipment maintenance, repair, and accounting
Former co-owner of a forestry/sawmill operation
In-house accounts manager and mechanical systems advisor

Our Story

Latitude Innovations LLC was formed around a simple idea: solutions should adapt to the work, not the other way around.

Founded in 2021 and based in the greater Pittsburgh area, Latitude Innovations is an innovation development company built by people with extensive hands-on experience. The founders come from non-corporate backgrounds as owner-operators, on-site engineers, and business owners who have spent decades working directly in construction, machining, welding, fabrication, landscaping, and related trades. That practical experience shapes every decision the company makes.

The FlexGvator™ was our first project. It was conceived by Levi Stauffer Jr. after more than 30 years working across construction, machining, welding, and fabrication. Over decades of hands-on work, one challenge remained constant: too many jobs required too many specialized machines, which drove up cost, downtime, and complexity on the jobsite.

Rather than accepting these limitations, a small team of experienced operators and equipment specialists came together to design a better approach. The goal was a single, adaptable platform capable of replacing multiple machines while maintaining the durability, practicality, and real-world performance demanded by demanding environments.

Today, Latitude Innovations exists to turn proven experience into smarter, more adaptable solutions, designed and built by people who use them.

What We Design

Latitude Innovations develops multi-capability equipment platforms designed to support:

Excavation and site preparation
Land clearing and vegetation management
Material handling and transport
Utility and infrastructure support
Specialized jobsite configurations

Our designs emphasize modularity, durability, and adaptability across a wide range of operating environments.

Future Aspirations

Latitude Innovations was founded on the belief that innovation should ultimately serve people. The personal values of the founding team, including their Christian faith, inform a desire to contribute positively to the well-being of individuals and communities.

Looking ahead, the company aspires to explore opportunities where thoughtful innovation can make a meaningful impact beyond industrial applications. These interests include potential efforts in disaster response support, educational tools, accessibility, and other humanitarian-focused initiatives as opportunities and partnerships arise.

While Latitude Innovations remains focused on delivering practical, high-quality solutions today, the company remains open to responsibly pursuing future projects aligned with its values, capabilities, and commitment to serving real human needs.