ERIE, PA -- All-American Hose, a premier manufacturer of hose for use in the fire service, industrial, and agricultural industries, among others, announced the retirement of CEO Ron Stanley along with the promotion of Jeff Schad to the position of CEO, effective January 1, 2020.
“I am proud of the team that we have built at All-American Hose and the successes that we have shared together,” said Stanley. “We’ve built a strong product line with the highest quality hose on the market. I’m thrilled to have someone of Jeff Schad’s caliber to step up and lead All-American Hose as I transition into retirement. He’s a strong communicator with a customer-focused leadership style that suits both our team and our customers.”
Schad said, “I’m honored to be given this opportunity to lead All-American Hose into the future, building further upon the foundation that Ron Stanley and the entire All-American Hose team has built — a foundation of quality, trust, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.”
Since 1969, All-American Hose and its brands, Snap-tite Hose, National Fire Hose, Ponn and Firequip, have focused on developing the finest quality hose products on the market. Schad adds, “I am excited for what the future will bring for our company, and will lead with a strategy focused on truth and integrity, safety and security, a commitment to quality and continued innovation."
Mr. Schad brings with him 40 years of experience in manufacturing and executive leadership. “I’m committed to executing on Ron Stanley’s and my shared vision for All-American Hose and the industry overall,” Mr. Schad says, “Our team is the best in the industry and is aligned with our corporate vision.”
Mr. Stanley thanked his team for their commitment to quality and growth. “I’m thrilled with what our team has achieved and am excited to see where Jeff Schad can lead them in the future,” he added.
About All-American Hose
Headquartered in Erie County, Pennsylvania, with locations in Burlington, North Carolina and Wexford, Ireland, All-American Hose and its brands (Snap-tite Hose, Ponn, National Fire Hose, and Firequip) are proud to provide the highest quality hose for firefighting, industrial, and agricultural use, amongst others. Since 1969 All-American Hose has been committed to safety. The company remains true to our commitment to engineer and manufacture the industry’s best firehose. Every day our team, 200- strong, works at the company’s two facilities in Pennsylvania, one in North Carolina and one in Ireland to deliver on that quality promise.
About Jeff Schad
With 40 years of manufacturing and executive leadership experience, Mr. Schad is a senior executive and MBA who combines big-picture strategic planning with tactical execution of all executive functions including strategic development, IT, performance reporting and multinational operations. To learn more about Mr. Schad please reach out to schedule a conversation or view his LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschadkirtland/
