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Kenneth "JR" Merlau
President and CEO
JR is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years experience in mid-sized manufacturing companies. In addition to effective management leadership experience, he has developed particular skills in business development, creating comprehensive customer partnership initiatives, and optimizing international supply chain opportunities to achieve maximum customer value. His production, sourcing, and sales experience in China and Mexico add value to the SUS business model atypical of mid-sized manufacturers.
JR is a graduate of Purdue University (1992 BS Industrial Management). JR’s current and past industry related affiliations include the North American Die Casting Association and the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association.
JR and his wife Tracy have one daughter, Crystal. JR enjoys fitness, music, cars and travel.
JR is a graduate of Purdue University (1992 BS Industrial Management). JR’s current and past industry related affiliations include the North American Die Casting Association and the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association.
JR and his wife Tracy have one daughter, Crystal. JR enjoys fitness, music, cars and travel.
Jeff Todd
Vice-President / General Manager
Jeff graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff began his professional career at General Electric and has spent the past twenty years with SUS. He is widely experienced in all aspects of the industry and has extensive experience in tool design, machining, and equipment. He focuses on helping customers implement solutions optimizing tooling, quality, material usage, and part functionality.
Jeff and his wife Tammy have three sons who they share many activities with. He is active in his church and enjoys auto repair, DIY projects, fishing, and hunting in his free time.
Jeff and his wife Tammy have three sons who they share many activities with. He is active in his church and enjoys auto repair, DIY projects, fishing, and hunting in his free time.
Randall G. Martin
CFO, CPA
Randy is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and a certified public accountant. He spent thirteen years in public accounting before joining S.U.S. in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer. Randy’s department is responsible for all payroll, human resource, tax, and accounting functions.
Randy is married with three grown children and enjoys exercising, fishing, trap and target shooting, and watching most sports. He is active in his church, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Indiana CPA Society, and past treasurer and board member of the Logansport Rotary Club.
Randy is married with three grown children and enjoys exercising, fishing, trap and target shooting, and watching most sports. He is active in his church, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Indiana CPA Society, and past treasurer and board member of the Logansport Rotary Club.
Tim Johnson
Director of Operations
Tim joined the S.U.S. team in 1999 serving as a process engineer and technical resource for the production floor. In his time at S.U.S he has been involved in nearly every facet of the business, and has played a key role in the development of many of the company’s operational systems including S.U.S.’s Quality Management System and production monitoring and reporting systems. Tim’s current responsibilities include in-house tooling management as well as managing all secondary operations. He serves as the main point of contact with our customer base and handles all order management and production scheduling.
Tim is a Purdue graduate with a B.S. in ABE. He is a very hands-on leader and enjoys working with and teaching his people to continually improve processes and personnel capabilities. He and his wife Melissa have 3 boys and enjoy playing and working as a family above all else. They are very involved in their church and the boy’s activities. Tim also enjoys playing music and coaching.
Tim is a Purdue graduate with a B.S. in ABE. He is a very hands-on leader and enjoys working with and teaching his people to continually improve processes and personnel capabilities. He and his wife Melissa have 3 boys and enjoy playing and working as a family above all else. They are very involved in their church and the boy’s activities. Tim also enjoys playing music and coaching.
