About Northwest Industrial & Foundry
We pledge to develop and nurture a partnership by advocating and demonstrating technology and process control. It will always be our principal objective with products we promote to provide you, our customers, with quality products, service and competitive pricing while maintaining the highest ethical business standards.
Northwest Industrial & Foundry Supply was originally known as RA Barns, named after its owner, who supplied equipment and materials to the foundry industry. In 1990, the company changed ownership and its name. In 1992, Dave Sutter purchased a large share of the company and established the company mission set forth above.
Prior to joining Northwest Industrial & Foundry Supply, Dave managed two iron foundries, owned a non-ferrous foundry, and is active in the American Foundry Society (AFS). A veteran in the industry, Dave had a clear goal to bring quality products combined with hands-on knowledge and unmatched technical service to his customers.
In 1996, Dave purchased the remaining shares of Northwest Industrial & Foundry Supply, and hired Leigh Hennis to his team one year later. Leigh had previously managed three steel foundries, and is also an active member of the AFS. Seth Terrall was hired to manage the shipping and receiving department and Nate Kennedy, who has 50 years in the foundry industry, was hired to help Seth. Seth has recently taken over the duties managing the warehouse inventory.
Recognizing the company’s need for a central office coordinator and accounting needs, Dave hired Joni Taylor as his Office Manager. Joni Taylor joined our team, bringing with her over 20 years of accounting, inventory management and system administration experience. In August of 2009 we expanded her responsibilities to include both administration and operations management. In addition to her work at NWIFS, she volunteers her time for FIDO, a local non-profit organization. FIDO helps dogs and cats in our community through their AniMeals and Dog Food Bank programs. Her enthusiasm and can do attitude have proven to be a welcome addition to our organization. Joni has been able to utilize her accounting skills and her computer and software technology to ensure no order, quote or request for information falls through the cracks. Recently Patrick Taylor was hired to assist with customer support and order entry. Ask for Patrick when you call an order in, if he can't help you he'll know how to reach someone who will.
Jesse Larson is the latest addition to the sales staff, bringing a wealth of mechanical and electrical engineering skills to the table. With his strong ability to problem solve, Jesse has brought an indispensable energy and enthusiasm to the industry. Jesse has been known to volunteer time with the regional AFS board and numerous committees put together with Education of the youth in mind.