Garage door industry magazine for garage door dealers, garage door manufacturers, garage door distributors, garage door installers, loading docks, garage door operators and openers, gates, and tools for the door industry.
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By Chris Long, Editor, International Door & Operator Industry MANUFACTURERSCO CORNER THE GENIE COMPANY... ... Wish Granted! In August, I drove to Mt. Hope, Ohio, to visit The Genie Company and interview Mike Kridel, the company's president since January, 2011. In addition to Mike, Rick Johnson, Director of Operations, and David Osso, Marketing Manager, provided input and a tour of the company's manufacturing facilities located in Baltic, Ohio. It was an enlightening experience and one that I believe will be of interest to the readers of International Door & Operator Industry. Many in our industry know Mike from his eight years with Wayne-Dalton, but for those who do not, he possesses an extensive and impressive background. Prior to being elevated to President of Genie by Dennis Stone, President and CEO of the Overhead Door Corporation, Mike was Executive Vice President of Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain for Wayne-Dalton. He also served in various leadership positions with the General Electric Company for 18 years. One thing is certain, he is quite confi dent in Genie, its people, products and future. Continued on page 42 40 International Door & Operator Industry™