Winegard Company is led by President and CEO, Randy Winegard, the son of founder John Winegard. Winegard took the helm in 1977 when his father retired. At that time the business was solely invested in manufacturing traditional over-the-air TV antennas, mounts and accessories.
With the same entrepreneurial spirit as his father, Randy continually seeks new opportunities and is always challenging his leadership team to raise the bar to adapt to ever-changing market and consumer needs. Under his direction, the company has leveraged its competence in antenna design and manufacture to serve new applications and industries in satellite and over-the-air signal reception. Today Winegard is a leading producer of television and satellite antennas for the home, RV, automotive, trucking, tailgating, and marine markets. The company also provides antennas solutions for the medical telemetry and commercial VSAT markets.
In addition to the countless awards and recognition Winegard Company has received under Randy's direction, he personally was named "Distinguished Citizen" by the Des Moines County Boy Scouts of America. Years earlier, the distinguished "Emmy Award" was given to John and Randy Winegard by the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Randy is known for his generosity to those in the Burlington community and surrounding areas. He supports local schools, churches, athletics, businesses, community and state colleges and has been instrumental in bringing new businesses to the southeast Iowa region. Winegard's vision for growth and development extends outside of Winegard Company; he has launched numerous real estate developments including the Spirit Hollow Golf Course and Residential Complex, , as well as restaurants, hotels, and family entertainment establishments such as Fun City and Catfish Bend Casino and Resort.
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Ken joined Winegard in 2003 as Vice President of Operations. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to joining Winegard Company, Ken spent 18 years in the automotive industry where he held various management positions in engineering and manufacturing areas. He has worked for Ford and Mazda Motor companies in vehicle and metal stamping assembly, as well as in the automotive parts component supply chain.
Ken's expertise in lean manufacturing principles and tools, workplace continuous improvement and his drive to empower employees at all levels of operations fits Winegard's strategic business plan for reducing variation, minimizing waste and elevating company and personnel performance.
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Mr. Spicer received his B.A. degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Iowa in 1969. Ed was a CPA and partner with the firm of McGladrey & Pullen from 1969 to 2003. As partner, Ed served as financial advisor and auditor for various manufacturing and hospital clients, including Winegard Company.
After retiring from McGladrey, he joined Winegard Company to assist CFO Pat Haney. When Mr. Haney passed away unexpectedly in 2006, Ed assumed the CFO position taking over all financial and accounting responsibilities for Winegard Company and its subsidiaries. Ed is an avid sports fan and also enjoys reading.
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 Mr. Engberg graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Engineering. He worked for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and IBM in Rochester, Minnesota before coming to work at Winegard 13 years ago. Before his current position, Aaron assumed several positions including Software Engineer, Project Planning Manager and Product Manager Mobile Products group, before being named Director of Mobile and Residential Over-the-Air Digital Reception Products.
Aaron is active in the RV industry being past Vice President and soon-to-be President of the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA). His dynamic personality and enthusiasm for the industry has been instrumental in Winegard's success in the RV market. He is also currently overseeing all product and sales development efforts for the all new CIOtv entertainment system for the automotive market.
Aaron enjoys playing golf, attending athletic events, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Mr. Manley has been the Director of Engineering & Business Development at Winegard for nearly 7 years. He oversees all R&D and new product design and development processes for Winegard. Through his vision he has established a diversely skilled engineering team that is capable of designing and building cutting edge antennas, mounts and accessories that have allowed Winegard to not only gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, but to enter new markets as well.
Jon achieved his B.S.E.E. from Southern Illinois and later went on to get his M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. Prior to starting his career at Winegard, Jon was a RF Design Engineer and RF Team Leader for two Motorola Cellular divisions. Later he went on to become an Engineering Manager for the Motorola Land Mobile Products Sector before joining Winegard.
Jon enjoys spending time with his family and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in his spare time.
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Mr. Riffel is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he received Bachelor of Science degrees in both Business and Marketing. Jim worked a short time for MCI before joining the Winegard team. He has worked an impressive 35 years in a variety of sales positions at Winegard including Regional Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and currently Director of Residential Product Sales.
Through his extensive experience in the antenna industry and his strong business relations, Jim has been instrumental in increasing sales in the residential product group by nearly 50%. Jim emphasizes that his efforts are geared toward maintaining Winegard Company as the recognized leader in design and development of residential antennas. Mr. Riffel continually strives to ensure that Winegard Company meets the technological and consumer need to receive more audio and video data. Jim enjoys golfing and hunting in his spare time.
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 Dr. Denise Baker is Director of Human Resources and Information Technology at Winegard Company. Denise is highly educated and decorated with several degrees, bringing a diverse portfolio to the leadership team at Winegard. She has earned a Ph.D. in Educational Policy & Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa, a M.A. in Sociology also from the U of I, and a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Iowa Wesleyan College.
Denise's professional career began in computer science where she held instructor positions at two local colleges while serving as IT manager for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Later she pursued a career change and continued her education in Sociology and Policy & Leadership Studies.
Denise has worked at Winegard for 15 years. Before assuming the positions of Director of HR and IT at Winegard, she was Director of Mobile and Off-Air Products and then Organizational Development Manager. Denise is a creative and analytical thinker who loves to challenge conventional and traditional mindsets and systems.
In addition to her role at Winegard, Denise contributes to the community by being on the Board of Directors for both the Iowa Regional Workforce Investment and Southeastern Community College Foundation. She also has a passion for children and will be going on a Missions trip for the Children of the Nations to Malawi, Africa where she will be working with orphans. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, theater, music, and exercising.
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John King is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning.
Before joining the Winegard team, John worked for AT Kearney Management Consultants with a focus in system implementations and project management. He then took a job with Parker Pen Company as Materials Manager. When the opportunity arose, John moved the family to Fort Madison, Iowa where he was Vice President of Materials at Sheaffer Pen Company. When Sheaffer Pen closed its doors, John came to Winegard as Director, Supply Chain Management.
John is a relentless guardian of the supply chain process at Winegard. He constantly seeks to improve all players on the chain, to benefit not only the company but Winegard vendors and customers. Controlling costs and increasing efficiency are just a couple of his goals.
John loves time with family and bicycling for exercise. When called upon, he skillfully produces digital slideshows for his family and friends.
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 Mr. Speer graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1991. He began his career with General Electric in the locomotive industry where he served as a Quality Engineer and obtained his Six Sigma Black Belt certification. In 1997, Craig transferred to the GE plant in Burlington where he served as a Manufacturing Engineer and then Quality Manager for the past 12 years before joining Winegard in 2012.
Craig's mission is to build upon the superior quality program at Winegard. He is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by ensuring that quality is built into the processes and products.
Craig and his wife, with their two daughters and son reside in West Burlington. He and his family are active in sports and fitness with much of their free time spent attending sporting events. They also enjoy spending time with family and friends.
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