SEATTLE Richard Ross has announced his retirement from Bardahl Manufacturing Corp., effective June 1.
Ross joined Bardahl in 1982 and over the years held various sales management positions and guided the development of their fluid maintenance products for both professional and consumer use. In 2006, he was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for all business in the United States and Canada.
“Richard was instrumental in expanding our business by adding many new products and entering new markets. His contribution to our company all these years has been tremendous and he will be greatly missed by our employees and customers," said Hugh McNeil, president and CEO of Bardahl.
Bardahl a family owned company that was founded in 1939 and is under the chairmanship of Evelyn Bardahl McNeil, headquartered in Seattle, with operations in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America to support its worldwide sales and distribution. In 2014, Bardahl is celebrating its 75th Anniversary.