Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> October 26, 1998

Jeff Rhodenbaugh – Specialty Equipment Companies Inc (speq)

JEFF RHODENBAUGH, 43, is President and CEO of Specialty Equipment Companies, Inc. Mr. Rhodenbaugh has 21 years experience in the Foodservice Equipment Industry. He joined Specialty Equipment in 1986. Over the last 12 years, Mr. Rhodenbaugh has served in an operating role at two of the Company's divisions in marketing and as President of Wells Manufacturing and Beverage-Air. He also headed Corporate Marketing and Business Development in the early 90's. He was named President of Specialty Equipment in September 1996 and CEO in May 1997. Mr. Rhodenbaugh holds a BS Degree in Business Management from San Diego State University. He is active in the industry association as a member of the Board of the North American Food Equipment Manufacturers Association (NAFEM) and served as President of this organization in 1997. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with an overview of Specialty Equipment

Companies, Inc.?

Mr. Rhodenbaugh: Specialty Equipment Companies is a leading equipment

manufacturer in the food service,