Jeff Frushtick
Chairman of the Board/CEO
Leonard Automatics was founded by Jeff’s father, Leonard in 1969. Jeff began working with his father in 1972 installing new tunnels and rebuilding machines. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980, he spent two years as a technical sales representative in another industry before returning to Leonard full time in 1982. In 1994, Jeff became President, and two years after that, he purchased the company.
Practical Experience & Achievements:
- Design and Engineering of machines since 1982
- Author of numerous articles in Textile Rental Services Magazine
- Instructor for PMI and MMI
- Spurred Significant Corporate Growth at Leonard Automatics
- Board Member TRSA and TCATA
- Committee Chairman UTSA and TRSA
- UTSA James A. Biggie Lifetime Achievement Award
- TRSA Maglin/Biggie Lifetime Achievement Award
Areas of Expertise:
- Leading Expert in Garment Washing and Handling (over 45 years)
- Industrial Laundries
- Cut & Sew Garment Manufacturing
- Seamless Garment Manufacturing
- Systems Design & Integration
- Production Management
- Project Management & Implementation
- Customized Solutions
- Total Laundry Production Analysis
Jacob Frushtick
Vice President
Jacob first began working for Leonard Automatics in the plant during summers while in school. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he worked in the oil industry before returning to Leonard Automatics full time in 2011. Jacob’s main focus is on improving manufacturing processes to ensure that Leonard remains a leader in providing state of the art technology, as well as overseeing Leonard’s contract fabrication division, LFD.
Practical Experience:
- Strong physics and chemistry background
- Operational experience throughout Leonard Automatics
- Machinery installation
Areas of Expertise:
- Machinery construction
- Control systems
- Sheet metal fabrication
- AutoCAD electrical schematic drafting
- Production Management
- Special Projects
Greg Watson
President/CFO
Greg focuses on maintaining a strong financial position, managing ongoing manufacturing costs and establishing the strategic plans for a solid future for Leonard Automatics.
Practical Experience:
- Thirty Years Financial Leader
- Treasury Management Skills
- Cost Reduction/Containment
- Leadership Development
- Group Facilitation
Areas of Expertise:
- Cash Flow Management
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Acquisition Expertise
- Manufacturing Cost Controls
- Procurement Negotiations
Scott Abernethy
General Manager
Scott serves Leonard Automatics as the General Manager and focuses his activities on making Leonard Automatics operate as efficiently as possible while producing the highest quality equipment for an affordable price.
Practical Experience:
- Eighteen Years Experience Managing Plant Production
- Inventory Management
- Systematic Quality Management
- Materials Utilization and Waste Reduction
- Systems Integration
Areas of Expertise:
- Production Workflow
- Facilities Management
- Quality Control Management
- Product Development
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