Specialized Equipment takes specialized people.

Rikard Olofsson - President

Rikard has been working with Rottne equipment since 1989. In 1992 he moved to Canada to set up a Rottne shop in BC. In the fall of 1995 Rikard came to U.S. at the request of Rottne to take over the daily operations at Blondin. Rikard is in charge of all machine sales and helps with service calls and technical support. Sales and service keep him traveling extensively in New England checking in on customers making sure they are getting the most of their Rottne equipment.

Mobile Phone: 412-289-5088

rikard@blondininc.com

Karen Riggenbach - Office Manager

Karen started with Blondin in 1987 and is currently the Office Manager at Blondin. Karen also handles all the billing and finances at Blondin. She enjoys traveling to trade shows and meeting all the customers she speaks so frequently to on the phone. When not at Blondin, Karen enjoys spending time with her two children, scrapbooking and tole painting.

karen@blondininc.com

Kevin McCullough - Parts Manager

Kevin is the Parts Manager at Blondin. Kevin started with the company in 1997 as part time help and has worked his way up to Parts Manager. Kevin keeps up on current inventory status, pricing and purchasing. In his off time, Kevin is a member of a gospel quartet, enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Kevin is also a part-time classic car enthusiast.

kevin@blondininc.com

Mike Lee - Shipping Department

Mike works in the parts and shipping departments. Mike started with Blondin in 2001. Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, he is active in his church and enjoys collecting model fire engines.

mikel@blondininc.com

Jim Blair - Service Manager

Jim is the newest member of the Blondin family, Jim started with the company in 2007 and serves as Service Manager. Jim worked for many years in the mining industry before coming to Blondin. Jim has been trained in Sweden at the Rottne factory and has worked with Rottne service personal trouble shooting service calls. In his spare time Jim enjoys spending time with his family and riding his Harley and ATV. Jim also enjoys traveling throughout the US meeting new customers.

Mobile Phone: 412-289-6243

jblair@blondininc.com