Executive Leadership
John Beering - CEO
As the Chief Executive Officer at Red Dot, John Beering is focused on driving Red Dot’s company-wide strategic vision and elevating the company’s operational integrity and reputation for manufacturing excellence.
John joined Red Dot in April 2024, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a transformational growth leader across a range of industries and functions including commercial vehicle development, aftermarket and OEM sales for energy storage solutions, and mobility equipment sales.
Prior to joining Red Dot, John led operations, growth and strategic consolidation of BraunAbility Arch Retail | United Access, LLC, the nation’s second largest retail provider of wheelchair-accessible vans and mobility equipment. By strengthening processes and keeping the company’s experienced workforce intact through the COVID pandemic, John expanded the organization’s footprint to serve individuals and commercial clients across 49 locations in 15 states. He also served as COO of Trojan Battery and senior vice president and general manager of commercial powertrain with Eaton Corp.
In addition to his leadership roles, John serves as a board member to the Purdue Industrial Engineering Advisory Council, the Purdue Acacia Building Association and board chair of For the Children (Royal Family Kids). John holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in management from Purdue University.
John joined Red Dot in April 2024, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a transformational growth leader across a range of industries and functions including commercial vehicle development, aftermarket and OEM sales for energy storage solutions, and mobility equipment sales.
Prior to joining Red Dot, John led operations, growth and strategic consolidation of BraunAbility Arch Retail | United Access, LLC, the nation’s second largest retail provider of wheelchair-accessible vans and mobility equipment. By strengthening processes and keeping the company’s experienced workforce intact through the COVID pandemic, John expanded the organization’s footprint to serve individuals and commercial clients across 49 locations in 15 states. He also served as COO of Trojan Battery and senior vice president and general manager of commercial powertrain with Eaton Corp.
In addition to his leadership roles, John serves as a board member to the Purdue Industrial Engineering Advisory Council, the Purdue Acacia Building Association and board chair of For the Children (Royal Family Kids). John holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in management from Purdue University.
Giancarlo Papini - CFO
As CFO, Giancarlo Papini oversees all financial operations at Red Dot, including financial planning, reporting and analysis, as well as managing the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Most importantly, he acts as a strategic partner and advisor to the executive leadership team to support the overall innovation and decision-making of each department.
Giancarlo joined Red Dot as a controller in 2016 and was promoted to vice president of finance two years later. Prior to that, Giancarlo gained 10 years of financial and accounting experience in various positions at Flow International (now Shape Technologies) in Kent, Washington. Previously, he worked in public accounting with KPMG.
Giancarlo holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Western Washington University and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Washington. He is also a licensed CPA in the State of Washington.
He is a lifetime resident of the Northwest and is married with three children.
Giancarlo joined Red Dot as a controller in 2016 and was promoted to vice president of finance two years later. Prior to that, Giancarlo gained 10 years of financial and accounting experience in various positions at Flow International (now Shape Technologies) in Kent, Washington. Previously, he worked in public accounting with KPMG.
Giancarlo holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Western Washington University and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Washington. He is also a licensed CPA in the State of Washington.
He is a lifetime resident of the Northwest and is married with three children.
Pat Carroll - Vice President of Sales
Pat Carroll has spent his career developing client relationships and serving customers’ needs in the off-road industry. As Red Dot’s vice president of sales, Pat fosters existing client relationships and works to expand the company’s foothold across the OEM and aftermarket sectors.
In his 25 years at Red Dot, Pat has spearheaded the development and growth of the company’s off-road division. He is committed to serving as an excellent business partner and understanding the needs of aftermarket and OE customers, while continuing to drive innovation within Red Dot to ensure that the company meets their evolving needs.
Pat graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural mechanization.
In his 25 years at Red Dot, Pat has spearheaded the development and growth of the company’s off-road division. He is committed to serving as an excellent business partner and understanding the needs of aftermarket and OE customers, while continuing to drive innovation within Red Dot to ensure that the company meets their evolving needs.
Pat graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural mechanization.
Matt Jun - Vice President of Engineering
As Vice President of Engineering, Matt Jun will oversee key engineering projects and developments, while leading his team in meeting customer requirements and maintaining high-quality production. With 28 years in residential, automotive and heavy-duty HVAC engineering, Matt has extensive experience leading teams in the design and development of HVAC systems. Matt’s diverse range of experience provides him with crucial insight into the intricacies of industry trends and functions, and evolving customer expectations. Jun joins Red Dot after serving in a variety of distinct roles in HVAC design and application, most recently as a program manager at Trane/Ingersoll Rand.
Jun received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois before moving on to earn a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a recognized Program Management Professional.
Jun received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois before moving on to earn a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a recognized Program Management Professional.
Chris O'Claire - Senior Director, Supply Chain and Digital Transformation
As Red Dot’s director of supply chain, Chris O’Claire is responsible for overseeing all procurement, material planning, inventory control, and sales and operations planning (S&OP). He collaborates with operations on a daily basis to ensure they have the right materials, at the right time and in the right quantity, to drive forward production as efficiently as possible. He is passionate about striving to exceed customer expectations and developing supply chain strategies to best meet their needs.
Chris brings more than 15 years of experience in supply chain and operations, having served in various roles at Esterline Technologies Corporation and Honeywell Aerospace, and enjoys seeing the tangible results of his work and the positive impact of Red Dot’s products on customers.
Chris has a bachelor’s degree in operations management and a Master of Business Administration from Seattle University.
Chris brings more than 15 years of experience in supply chain and operations, having served in various roles at Esterline Technologies Corporation and Honeywell Aerospace, and enjoys seeing the tangible results of his work and the positive impact of Red Dot’s products on customers.
Chris has a bachelor’s degree in operations management and a Master of Business Administration from Seattle University.
Ana Armas-Rullan - Senior Director of Human Resources
As Senior Director of Human Resources at Red Dot Corporation, Ana Armas-Rullan is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of the company’s most valuable resource—its people. She plays a key role in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles to drive business success. Ana champions HR as a strategic business partner that actively contributes to the achievement of critical company objectives and helps drives Red Dot’s Company Culture.
With nearly two decades of diverse experience in Human Resources, Ana brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her role. Prior to joining Red Dot, she held key HR positions at Boeing, where she supported manufacturing, quality, and final assembly operations within the commercial airplanes division.
Ana is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business with a bachelors in business administration. She also completed the UW Human Resources Management program. Ana is also a mentor to students in the University of Washington Foster School of Business’s HR program. She is the 2025-2027 elected South Sound SHRM Workforce Development Director and is a member of the Board of Directors. Ana is involved in Washington State SHRM and has been asked to speak at several of events, and is a SHRM National Volunteer Leader. Business HR program.
With nearly two decades of diverse experience in Human Resources, Ana brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her role. Prior to joining Red Dot, she held key HR positions at Boeing, where she supported manufacturing, quality, and final assembly operations within the commercial airplanes division.
Ana is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business with a bachelors in business administration. She also completed the UW Human Resources Management program. Ana is also a mentor to students in the University of Washington Foster School of Business’s HR program. She is the 2025-2027 elected South Sound SHRM Workforce Development Director and is a member of the Board of Directors. Ana is involved in Washington State SHRM and has been asked to speak at several of events, and is a SHRM National Volunteer Leader. Business HR program.
Todd Thurnau - Director Of Operations Support
As the Director of Operations Support for Red Dot, Todd Thurnau is integral to ensuring the manufacturing, engineering and facilities teams work together efficiently and effectively, so that Red Dot can deliver on what it does best: providing high-quality mobile HVAC systems to partners nationwide.
Todd is responsible for leading Red Dot’s ongoing commitment to adopting LEAN practices and realizing operational synergies across our U.S. manufacturing facilities based in Puyallup, Wash. and Memphis, Tenn.
Todd has been with the Red Dot team for nearly two decades, originally joining the company as a design engineer in 2007. Since then, he has led major initiatives to move and open new manufacturing facilities, implement computer management systems, and drive operational excellence. Over that time, he has also built a reputation for elevating cross-functional teams through his hands-on leadership style.
In his free time, Todd enjoys working on cars and dirt bikes, in addition to hiking, fishing, camping and farming with his family. Todd graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology.
Todd is responsible for leading Red Dot’s ongoing commitment to adopting LEAN practices and realizing operational synergies across our U.S. manufacturing facilities based in Puyallup, Wash. and Memphis, Tenn.
Todd has been with the Red Dot team for nearly two decades, originally joining the company as a design engineer in 2007. Since then, he has led major initiatives to move and open new manufacturing facilities, implement computer management systems, and drive operational excellence. Over that time, he has also built a reputation for elevating cross-functional teams through his hands-on leadership style.
In his free time, Todd enjoys working on cars and dirt bikes, in addition to hiking, fishing, camping and farming with his family. Todd graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology.
Richelle Frank - General Manager, Puyallup and Operational Excellence
As the General Manager of Red Dot’s facility in Puyallup, WA, Richelle Frank is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality throughout one of the company’s key production sites.
Richelle joined Red Dot in 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading teams across the automotive and construction industries. Her background includes senior roles at Ford Motor Company and in startup environments, where she built high-performing teams and led multi-site operations.
Currently, Richelle is focused on advancing LEAN practices, improving workflow and alignment with Red Dot’s Memphis facility, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in Puyallup as the company continues to expand.
Richelle is a Michigan native and holds a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Richelle joined Red Dot in 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading teams across the automotive and construction industries. Her background includes senior roles at Ford Motor Company and in startup environments, where she built high-performing teams and led multi-site operations.
Currently, Richelle is focused on advancing LEAN practices, improving workflow and alignment with Red Dot’s Memphis facility, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in Puyallup as the company continues to expand.
Richelle is a Michigan native and holds a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Joe Schaan - General Manager, Memphis
As the General Manager of Red Dot’s manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN, Joe Schaan is responsible for overseeing the efficiency, operations and safety practices throughout our main manufacturing hub for the Eastern United States.
Joe joined Red Dot in August 2023, bringing experience in manufacturing and operational management for Memphis-based facilities. Prior to coming onboard, Joe spent nearly four years as the operations manager of Hyosung HICO, Ltd. and nearly three years as the operations manager for Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., both large power transformer manufacturers.
Currently, Joe is focused on carrying out visible efficiency and improvement initiatives, including expanding LEAN processes in Memphis and ensuring that team members are working cohesively with their colleagues at Red Dot’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Puyallup, WA.
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Portland State University and spent most of his young adulthood on the West Coast, despite being a North Dakota native. In 2011, Joe relocated to Memphis and instantly fell in love with the community. In his free time, Joe enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and three children, or diving into a good book.
Joe joined Red Dot in August 2023, bringing experience in manufacturing and operational management for Memphis-based facilities. Prior to coming onboard, Joe spent nearly four years as the operations manager of Hyosung HICO, Ltd. and nearly three years as the operations manager for Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., both large power transformer manufacturers.
Currently, Joe is focused on carrying out visible efficiency and improvement initiatives, including expanding LEAN processes in Memphis and ensuring that team members are working cohesively with their colleagues at Red Dot’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Puyallup, WA.
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Portland State University and spent most of his young adulthood on the West Coast, despite being a North Dakota native. In 2011, Joe relocated to Memphis and instantly fell in love with the community. In his free time, Joe enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and three children, or diving into a good book.
Board of Directors
Stephen "Steve" Mance - Board Chairman
Retired
Steve Mance is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of increasingly senior experience and a strong background in several industry segments, including mergers and acquisitions, Six Sigma and product development.
Steve retired in April 2020 from MEC, where he held the role of chief operating officer. Prior to MEC’s purchase of Defiance Metal Products (DMP) in December of 2018, Steve served as DMP’s chief executive officer (CEO) since October of 2011. As CEO, he was responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing, operations, finance, human resources, engineering and purchasing functions of the company. DMP had over 1,100 employees working at its four plants across the United States.
Previously, Steve was general manager of the charging business at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Elyria, Ohio. Here, he had full P&L responsibility for over $230 million in annual sales across multiple facilities. He has also held roles at Hendrickson International as vice president/general manager of the components group and Allied Signal as vice president of operations and Six Sigma, both of which supply parts predominantly to the heavy-truck and construction markets. Steve has achieved outstanding success in driving key operational, productivity and financial improvements throughout his career.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, and has taken graduate courses at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
In addition to serving as a chairman on Red Dot’s board of directors, he joined the board of directors of Barriere Corporation in mid-2017, which is one of the largest asphalt and road construction companies in the state of Louisiana. In 2016, he was elected chairman for the Heavy Duty Business Forum, which he served honorably in 2017.
Steve retired in April 2020 from MEC, where he held the role of chief operating officer. Prior to MEC’s purchase of Defiance Metal Products (DMP) in December of 2018, Steve served as DMP’s chief executive officer (CEO) since October of 2011. As CEO, he was responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing, operations, finance, human resources, engineering and purchasing functions of the company. DMP had over 1,100 employees working at its four plants across the United States.
Previously, Steve was general manager of the charging business at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Elyria, Ohio. Here, he had full P&L responsibility for over $230 million in annual sales across multiple facilities. He has also held roles at Hendrickson International as vice president/general manager of the components group and Allied Signal as vice president of operations and Six Sigma, both of which supply parts predominantly to the heavy-truck and construction markets. Steve has achieved outstanding success in driving key operational, productivity and financial improvements throughout his career.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, and has taken graduate courses at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
In addition to serving as a chairman on Red Dot’s board of directors, he joined the board of directors of Barriere Corporation in mid-2017, which is one of the largest asphalt and road construction companies in the state of Louisiana. In 2016, he was elected chairman for the Heavy Duty Business Forum, which he served honorably in 2017.
Patrick "Pat" W. Cavanagh
President, Cavanagh LLC
Pat Cavanagh has extensive operational and leadership experience in the heavy truck and off-highway equipment industry, spanning both public and private companies. He has over 30 years of international business experience in both Europe and Asia, as well.
Pat was the president, chief executive officer and director of Enovation Controls (now Genisys Controls) from January 2013 to July 2016. Under Pat’s leadership, the company grew sales over 40%, reorganized its business units, improved and expanded its international footprint and implemented Lean Six Sigma processes companywide. He also increased investment in R&D, resulting in a record launch of new product platforms. Enovation Controls (now Genisys Controls) is a $300M+ manufacturer of advanced software, hardware and displays for the heavy truck and off-highway equipment OEMs. Pat remains on the board of Genisys Controls after the sale of a portion of the company to Sun Hydraulics in 2016.
Pat previously served as president, chief executive officer and director of Williams Controls for eight years, leading to the company’s record growth and profitability, listing on the NYSE and developing international operations in China, India and Europe. He was also responsible for guiding its sale to Curtiss-Wright Corp. in 2012.
Before Pat’s tenure with Williams Controls, he was the executive responsible for the small engine control group at Woodward. Prior to Woodward, Pat was executive vice president and general manager of the Automotive Components Group (ACG) of Knowles Electronics—a $175M division that designed and built controls and sensors for automotive and off-highway equipment OEMs— before its sale to Woodward in 2002.
Pat earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology form the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was the 2013/2014 Chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the leading trade association for the commercial vehicle and off-highway industry with over 170 member companies. He also served as Chairman of HDMA’s Heavy Duty Business Forum, a group of 50 industry leading CEO’s involved in the heavy truck and off-highway equipment industry.
Pat was the president, chief executive officer and director of Enovation Controls (now Genisys Controls) from January 2013 to July 2016. Under Pat’s leadership, the company grew sales over 40%, reorganized its business units, improved and expanded its international footprint and implemented Lean Six Sigma processes companywide. He also increased investment in R&D, resulting in a record launch of new product platforms. Enovation Controls (now Genisys Controls) is a $300M+ manufacturer of advanced software, hardware and displays for the heavy truck and off-highway equipment OEMs. Pat remains on the board of Genisys Controls after the sale of a portion of the company to Sun Hydraulics in 2016.
Pat previously served as president, chief executive officer and director of Williams Controls for eight years, leading to the company’s record growth and profitability, listing on the NYSE and developing international operations in China, India and Europe. He was also responsible for guiding its sale to Curtiss-Wright Corp. in 2012.
Before Pat’s tenure with Williams Controls, he was the executive responsible for the small engine control group at Woodward. Prior to Woodward, Pat was executive vice president and general manager of the Automotive Components Group (ACG) of Knowles Electronics—a $175M division that designed and built controls and sensors for automotive and off-highway equipment OEMs— before its sale to Woodward in 2002.
Pat earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology form the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was the 2013/2014 Chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the leading trade association for the commercial vehicle and off-highway industry with over 170 member companies. He also served as Chairman of HDMA’s Heavy Duty Business Forum, a group of 50 industry leading CEO’s involved in the heavy truck and off-highway equipment industry.
John D. Fox
Retired, Former Vice President, Global Channel Strategy, Parker Hannifin Corporation
John Fox retired in December 2020 after a 41-year career with Parker Hannifin Corporation. Parker Hannifin Corporation is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of control and motion technologies and systems. Parker operates in 49 countries and employs over 55,000 people worldwide.
John joined Parker in 1979 as a field application engineer in Houston, Texas. He demonstrated consistent year-over-year sales growth as he advanced through various marketing and product manager positions. John managed the 2001 acquisition and integration of Dayco’s Fluid Management business. The $305 million acquisition resulted in the creation of Parker’s Industrial Hose Division and John became the division’s first general manager. In 2006 John became global vice president of operations for Parker’s Fluid Connector Group followed by the same role with the Climate and Industrial Controls and Automation Groups. John took on the role as the corporation’s vice president of global channel strategy in 2015 and operated out of the company’s global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
John serves on the board of the Heavy Duty Business Forum (HDBF) and Red Dot Corporation. He was instrumental in starting a pre-engineering program at his alma mater, St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, in 2005 and is currently a board member. John earned a BSEE from Purdue University in 1979 and received his MBA from Case Western Reserve in 1995.
John joined Parker in 1979 as a field application engineer in Houston, Texas. He demonstrated consistent year-over-year sales growth as he advanced through various marketing and product manager positions. John managed the 2001 acquisition and integration of Dayco’s Fluid Management business. The $305 million acquisition resulted in the creation of Parker’s Industrial Hose Division and John became the division’s first general manager. In 2006 John became global vice president of operations for Parker’s Fluid Connector Group followed by the same role with the Climate and Industrial Controls and Automation Groups. John took on the role as the corporation’s vice president of global channel strategy in 2015 and operated out of the company’s global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
John serves on the board of the Heavy Duty Business Forum (HDBF) and Red Dot Corporation. He was instrumental in starting a pre-engineering program at his alma mater, St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, in 2005 and is currently a board member. John earned a BSEE from Purdue University in 1979 and received his MBA from Case Western Reserve in 1995.
Berger A. Dodge
CFO, Lease Crutcher Lewis
Berger Dodge brings over 30 years of progressive financial leadership expertise for regional, publicly traded, privately held, and private equity businesses. Berger joined the Red Dot board of directors in 2022 and serves as chairman of the board’s audit committee.
Berger has served as Chief Financial Officer of Seattle-based Lease Crutcher Lewis since 2014. Lewis is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor with operations in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, Canada.
Previously, Berger was Chief Financial Officer of Seattle-based Todd Shipyards Corporation (NYSE: TOD), during which time revenue more than doubled to $270 million and EBITDA tripled to $27 million. He participated in Todd’s merger with Portland-based Vigor Industrial in 2011, and subsequently served as Vigor Senior Vice President of Finance focusing on special projects, acquisitions, and business integration. Before joining Todd, Berger was a private equity associate with a Seattle-based investment firm.
Berger earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and holds a master of business administration with concentrations in accounting and finance from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.
Berger has served on the non-profit board of directors for the Northwest Avalanche Center since 2018.
Berger has served as Chief Financial Officer of Seattle-based Lease Crutcher Lewis since 2014. Lewis is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor with operations in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, Canada.
Previously, Berger was Chief Financial Officer of Seattle-based Todd Shipyards Corporation (NYSE: TOD), during which time revenue more than doubled to $270 million and EBITDA tripled to $27 million. He participated in Todd’s merger with Portland-based Vigor Industrial in 2011, and subsequently served as Vigor Senior Vice President of Finance focusing on special projects, acquisitions, and business integration. Before joining Todd, Berger was a private equity associate with a Seattle-based investment firm.
Berger earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and holds a master of business administration with concentrations in accounting and finance from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.
Berger has served on the non-profit board of directors for the Northwest Avalanche Center since 2018.
John Kaestle
Board Member/Executive LT Advisor
As a member of the Board of Directors, and advisor to Red Dot’s Executive Leadership Team, John Kaestle helps advise on the strategic vision for the company and building on Red Dot’s strong history of manufacturing excellence. As the previous CEO of Red Dot, he brings decades of international leadership experience.
John has worked in manufacturing and distribution roles for more than 30 years in over 45 countries. John has led successful businesses in paper and packaging, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, high recovery RO systems for naval warships and cruise vessels, fluoropolymers, membranes and water technologies, and automotive cabling.
John has worked in manufacturing and distribution roles for more than 30 years in over 45 countries. John has led successful businesses in paper and packaging, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, high recovery RO systems for naval warships and cruise vessels, fluoropolymers, membranes and water technologies, and automotive cabling.