May 2, 2010

Excel Manufacturing remembers Bryan Fisher

It is with heavy hearts that we at Excel Manufacturing bid farewell to our C.E.O. Bryan A. Fisher. Bryan was fatally shot in his home in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on the morning of Thursday April 29, 2010. All who knew Bryan knew he possessed an all consuming passion for power and precision which manifested itself through his love of airplanes, cigarette boats, Ducati motorcycles and scary fast sports cars. That same passion guided his equipment designs and broke the industry mold, showing owners they could expect more of their baling equipment.

Most company founders with conviction as strong as Fisher's would rule with a firm hand, yet Bryan was proud to recruit good talent, share his vision, and get out of the way. That trust created a strong and dedicated management team that allowed Bryan to spend the last 5 years semi-retired, flying his amphibious float plane and most recently earning his helicopter pilots license.

Excel Manufacturing has experienced unprecedented market growth in recent years and plans are to continue this path. Strategy and daily operations of the business will remain the responsibility of Todd Wondrow who has led Excel Mfg. as President since 2005. Ownership of Excel remains in the Fisher family. 

Bryan will be missed by many and be remembered by all who shared a room with him.