The Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company Management Biographies

Listing of Corporate Contacts

Bieger, Warren
Warren is Chief Executive Officer for Frog, Switch. He has taken on the responsibility and challenge of leading our organization by providing his extensive experience in the foundry business and applying his vast knowledge of proven business practices.

Ruth, Darrell
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer.
In 2003 Darrell joined the Frog, Switch team as Controller. In August 2004 Darrell became our Chief Financial Officer. Before coming to Frog, Switch, Darrell worked as an independent auditor. Hunting, fishing, and camping are among Darrell's interests.

Walters, Bill
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Being a part of Frog, Switch since 1974 has given Bill years of experience in our sales and marketing department. As Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Bill has made the commitment to the development and advancement of our product line and the challenge this presents. Bill enjoys traveling, Nascar racing, and spending time with his family.

Baldwin, Tony
As Director of Product Engineering, Tony and his team of designers use their engineering skills to provide technical support to both manufacturing and the sales team. Product designs and casting production drawings are generated using CAD software. Tony has been with Frog, Switch for over 25 years. He enjoys the variety that his job offers and the opportunity to work with others in a team environment In his leisure time Tony enjoys watching Nascar racing, camping, and restoring antique farm tractors.

Gibbs, Daniel, RSO, RSM
Environmental, Health & Safety Director
Daniel joined the Frog, Switch team as Maintenance Planner about five years ago and in 2007 became The Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company’s Environmental Health & Safety Director. His interests include computers, reading, martial arts and cars. He recently received his RSM Certification (Registered Safety Manager) and is currently working on his Advanced Safety Certificate through the National Safety Council. His mantra? "Action is the real measure of intelligence." – Napoleon Hill

Basson, Alf
Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Alf had recently joined the Frog, Switch staff as Director, Aggregate Southeast. Alf is married with three children and is located in North Carolina. Alf says that "It is an absolute joy to join a company that puts customer service as one of the most important quality aspects of its organization."

Hurley, Kim
Kim is our Manager, OEM Sales. She has been with Frog, Switch since 1995. She likes working with the customers and her co-workers. Gardening and cooking are among her favorite things besides her two children!

Diehl, Beth
Beth is our Sales Coordinator. She enjoys the "interesting challenges" she faces every day. An avid gardener, Beth also enjoys antique shopping. 

Hofer, Chris
Maintenance Superintendent
Chris has joined the Frog, Switch team as Maintenance Superintendent.  Chris brings his electrical expertise and mechanical knowledge to our maintenance department.  His leadership will provide achieving our goal of having a "top notch" maintenance department.

Minnich, Mike
Manager of MRP and Purchasing
Mike Minnich was named Manager of MRP and Purchasing earlier this year. He was formerly a purchasing and materials manager for Land'O Lakes. Mike is involved with the implementation of electronic tracking and an automated ordering system for the entire facility.