TPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Strand as President and Chief Executive Officer of TPS, LLC, effective April 8, 2015. Dave brings almost 30 years of experience in the industrial oven and furnace industry, spanning the areas of operations, service, and sales, all with Wisconsin Oven Corporation, recently acquired by TPS. Dave will also continue to serve as President and CEO of Wisconsin Oven, a subsidiary of TPS.
In addition to his considerable experience in the industrial oven and furnace industry, Dave has demonstrated great strategic skill and leadership in driving growth. As President and CEO, Dave led the evolution and growth of Wisconsin Oven from a small standard oven 3rd party manufacturer, to a highly respected designer and manufacturer of custom and standard industrial ovens and achieved record sales regularly. Dave grew the Wisconsin Oven brand during his tenure despite all of the challenges of the Great Recession. The TPS Board of Directors has the greatest confidence that Dave’s experience and skills will help TPS grow and take advantage of the fantastic opportunities provided by the Wisconsin Oven acquisition.