Amigo Mobility International recently hired a new president.
Tim Drumhiller, of St Charles, Mich., has a diverse background with a range of experience in manufacturing, international business and family business.
His business experience began at a young age, as he and his wife Lynette distributed products for their family's consumer products based business to grocery stores throughout Michigan and Ohio while attending classes at Michigan State University. After graduating from MSU, Tim and Lynette moved to the Great Lakes Bay area in 1986 as the 10th and 11th employees of their family's business, Optico Manufacturing. Growing Optico to a national business with an expanding product line; including beauty sponges, earplugs, and eye care accessories, the business was sold in 1999 with more than 150 employees.
"We grew the business by building customer trust and by taking chances." Drumhiller said.
Optico was acquired by a large public entity--PTI Holding. As President of their Flents Division, Tim led integration and operational strategies until 2003, when the business was sold again to Minneapolis based Apothecary Products.
Drawing inspiration from his father-in-law and family business founder Len Williams, Tim helped lead the family's next business, Lendell Manufacturing (LMI), to year over year record breaking sales, before selling the specialty polyurethane foam business in late 2008. LMI was sold to London bases Filtrona PLC, and again, Tim lead the company's technology integration effort until stepping down in late 2011.
"I'm passionate about building things and driving growth through people and products," Drumhiller said, "I'm looking forward to helping the Thieme family grow their business, especially as it is a comply that improves people's lives."
Father of four, Drumhiller is preparing to run his 20th marathon at the Boston Marathon this April and in the past has been actively involved in the Stevens Center for Family Business, Medical Device Manufacturers Association and Saginaw Future.
"Tim is a great fit for Amigo," says Al Thieme, Amigo Mobility Chairman and Founder. "We're excited to utilize his experience and passion for sales and manufacturing to take Amigo to the next level."