Kiel, Wisconsin, February 18, 2025 – HUI Manufacturing, a nationwide leader in contract sheet metal manufactured products and components, announced leadership transition plans today and named Operations Director Tim Jandrey as the company’s new President. The current President and Owner Kurt Bell started the transition process early last year by selling equitable shares of the company to key members of his leadership team – including Ryan Arnold, Brian Herman, and Tim Jandrey. Kurt Bell plans to remain an owner of HUI and an active part of HUI.
Tim Jandrey (left), Brian Herman (center), and Ryan Arnold (right). Kurt Bell (front-center)
When asked about the transition, former President Kurt Bell stated “We raise our children with the goal that they will eventually grow up and lead their own lives. As they grow – they’ll no longer need us to parent, and the relationship evolves. The same concept holds true in business”.
Bell also stated, “Ryan, Brian, and Tim have all done an excellent job leading HUI over the last ten years. They’ve worked together to fuel growth and have helped me find a clear path towards retirement. It’s their time to shine and I am confident they will take HUI to new heights”.
“Together the shareholders each represent an essential business core, so it has been fairly easy to help Kurt begin this transition of responsibilities” stated shareholder Brian Herman.
Shareholder Ryan Arnold explained their decision to make Jandrey President. “We believe Jandrey is the right leader for the job - over the last twenty years he’s proven his leadership strength in operations, and he’s integrated into almost every aspect of HUI’s business”.
Tim Jandrey has been with HUI Manufacturing for more than twenty years. In that time, he has held various Director-level leadership roles, primarily under the Operations limb of the organization.
When asked about his new role, President Jandrey stated “I am incredibly fortunate to lead alongside Ryan and Brian while developing the trust of our employees. I’m excited for the opportunity to maintain the way HUI does business, help us grow and progress into the future. I look forward to discovering what the next two decades will bring”.
About HUI Manufacturing
HUI Manufacturing is a nationwide leader in contract sheet metal manufactured products and components – serving the industrial and medical carts markets. The company specializes in offering OEM’s product development support, engineering, and complete end-to-end manufacturing solutions.
HUI dedicates itself to helping our customers design the solutions they need and launching quality products on time and within budget.