Joe Messner

Director/Board Member at RTIC Outdoors LLC

71 year

Consumer Services

Consumer Durables

Electronic Technology

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Joe Messner is currently the Director at RTIC Outdoors LLC.
He was previously the Chief Executive Officer at Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. and the President & Chief Executive Officer at Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp.
from 1999 to 2008.
He also worked as a Director at Simmons Co. and an Executive Advisor Partner at Wind Point Advisors LLC.
Mr. Messner received his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College, Inc. in 1974 and his MBA from Suffolk University in 1979.

Joe Messner active positions

Companies	Position	Start
RTIC Outdoors LLC RTIC Outdoors LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade RTIC Outdoors LLC engages in the provision of coolers, tumblers, bottles, travel bags, and other products for outdoor enthusiasts. The company was founded by Jim Jacobsen and John Jacobsen and is headquartered in Houston, TX.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Joe Messner

Companies	Position	End
Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and market of pet containment products. It produces products for dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, and for birds. The firm's products are marketed under the brands Bamboo, Booda, Dogzilla, FatCat, LeBistro and Kennel-aire. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.	Chief Executive Officer	2014-05-18
Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. manufactures binoculars, telescopes, laser-guided rangefinders, night vision and other optical products. Its product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. Indoors, binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.	President	2008-08-31
Simmons Co. Simmons Co. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Director/Board Member	-
Wind Point Advisors LLC Wind Point Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.	Private Equity Investor	-

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Training of Joe Messner

Stonehill College, Inc.	Undergraduate Degree
Suffolk University	Masters Business Admin

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Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and market of pet containment products. It produces products for dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, and for birds. The firm's products are marketed under the brands Bamboo, Booda, Dogzilla, FatCat, LeBistro and Kennel-aire. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.	Consumer Durables
Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Bushnell Outdoor Products Corp. manufactures binoculars, telescopes, laser-guided rangefinders, night vision and other optical products. Its product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. Indoors, binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.	Electronic Technology
Simmons Co. Simmons Co. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Miscellaneous
Wind Point Advisors LLC Wind Point Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.	Finance
RTIC Outdoors LLC RTIC Outdoors LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade RTIC Outdoors LLC engages in the provision of coolers, tumblers, bottles, travel bags, and other products for outdoor enthusiasts. The company was founded by Jim Jacobsen and John Jacobsen and is headquartered in Houston, TX.	Retail Trade

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