Collin Gruthoff, President & Sales Manager
Dan Dorchester, Vice President of Operations
Dean Umlauft, Senior Project Manager
Dave Farrell, Installation Manager
Ray Dodge, Design Manager
Angie Borchardt, Marketing Manager
Collin has been with F.C. Dadson since the very beginning. As one of the company's co-founders, he has experience working at every level of the organization. He also holds a degree in Business Administration and has completed numerous AutoCAD and sales training courses. He became company President and Sales Manager in 1993 and has used his formal training and experience to transform F.C. Dadson from solely a manufacturer, into a full-service partner.
Dan Dorchester, Vice President of Operations
Dan has been a part of the F.C. Dadson team for 21 years. Dan brings over 20 years of production management experience to the company. During his time here, he has been instrumental in the redevelopment of our engineering department and the upgrading of our production facility with computer-aided machinery. He has also developed and implemented a lean manufacturing process that has helped F.C. Dadson remain competitive.
Dean Umlauft, Senior Project Manager
Dean began working at F.C. Dadson in November of 1988. As Senior Project Manager, he is responsible for directing our project management team, developing internal procedures, estimating projects, and overseeing scheduling. Dean holds a degree in Wood Techniques and has completed formal training for AutoCAD, Pattern Systems, and Microvellum software programs.
Dave Farrell, Installation Manager
Dave is another veteran of the company, having worked at F.C. Dadson for 18 years. He is responsible for overseeing our in-house and national installation crews. He also handles the quoting and management of outbound shipments. Dave holds a degree in Wood Techniques and has completed formal management and AutoCAD training.
Ray Dodge, Design Manager
Ray has been with F.C. Dadson for just over 5 years. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Interior Design, specializing in Retail, and has over 31 years of experience in Store Planning for retailers such as Target and Shopko. As Design Manager, he is responsible for the design and development of retail layouts for client projects.
Angie Borchardt, Marketing Manager
Angie joined F.C. Dadson in April of 2005. As Marketing Manager, she is responsible for overseeing F.C. Dadson's marketing department. She develops programs that generate publicity and awareness for our company, produce potential customer leads, and help the sales team members do their jobs. Angie attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where she earned degrees in journalism and marketing. She also currently serves as the Public Relations Representative on the Executive Board of our local Women in Management chapter.