Although George had expressed the desire to someday purchase the company many times in their almost 20-year relationship, the timing or circumstances had never been quite right. But after working directly with the Reeders for five years, seeing their work ethic, their enthusiasm, their people skills, their creativity, their management style and their genuine concern for the continued success of the company and its employees, the problem of what to do with the company was solved. He placed the fate of Rovner® confidently in the Reeders’ hands, assuming the role of “grandfather,” with full visitation rights, continued participation in product development, and absolutely no stress or responsibility. He couldn’t be happier with his decision.
And so 2014 was the beginning of a new era for Rovner®. The facility was reconfigured for better flow, every process was scrutinized and fine-tuned, and plans for the acquisition of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment were set into motion. The Reeders brought an eclectic mix of work experience, both corporate and entrepreneurial, to their new roles. George’s 19 years as a field engineer at Xerox had honed his trouble-shooting and customer relations skills. His years as general manager at a precision sheet-metal fabrication company provided exposure to manufacturing processes, quality control and human resources.
A 10-year partnership in a high-end design/build remodeling company unleashed his entrepreneurial spirit as he became responsible for project planning, finances, problem-solving, and complete customer satisfaction while maintaining profitability. Now at the helm of Rovner®, he is the company’s visionary and leader.
Lynn Reeder spent most of her adult life in the hobby and craft industry, first as the art director at one of the three largest craft supply wholesalers in the country, then as partner, and later owner of a craft and needlecraft design and kit manufacturing company. She was a demonstrator at hobby/craft trade shows and is the author of several needlecraft instruction books, as well as a contributor to dozens more. In the 1990’s she also wrote for several consumer magazines in the industry. Later, she became office manager for George’s construction company, as well as an in-house designer/space planner for their design/build projects. Now she and George share an office at Rovner®, where she is an integral part of all decision-making and regularly exercises her creativity in Rovner’s advertising, marketing and trade show presence. However, perhaps her greatest contribution to the company’s continued success is son Alex, who is the company’s technologist, human resources manager, production specialist and resident comedian.
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