Randy Winegard
President & CEO

Mr. Winegard, a Burlington native, attended Burlington Community College 1965-1967 and the University of Iowa from 1967-1970. He returned to Burlington to manage the Pzazz! complex, built by John Winegard, and opened on October 19, 1970. In 1969, he also began working at Winegard Company and became President in 1977. Mr. Winegard continues the traditions of his father, founder of the Company — a commitment to quality products and customer service. Randy Winegard is also the President of Winegard Realty Company. Winegard Realty Company has been involved in many projects — a casino development in Blackhawk, Colorado, residential developments in Colorado and Arizona and the Spirit Hollow Golf Course in rural Burlington, continued development of the Pzazz! complex, the purchase and future development of the historic Moehn Brewery in Burlington, a participant in River Park Place development in downtown Burlington, as well as Big Muddy’s riverfront restaurant on the Mississippi. Winegard Realty Company and Mr. Winegard are also founding stockholders in Valley Bank, headquartered in Eldridge, Iowa.

Ken Jokerst
Vice President, Operations

Mr. Jokerst joined Winegard in 2003 as the Vice President of Operations. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Jokerst has spent 18 years in the automotive industry in management positions in Engineering and the 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. Mr. Jokerst’s expertise in lean manufacturing, workplace continuous improvement and his drive to involve employees at all levels of operations fits Winegard’s strategic business plans for the future.