Bill Hoeper | WD America

Arne Koose

I am a dedicated husband to my wonderful wife of over 35 years, and a proud father of five beautiful children, who have blessed us with eight grandchildren thus far. As a proud US Army veteran with a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University, I bring over 30 years of experience in engineering, application, and design within the bearing industry. My education was further enriched by pursuing master's level courses in business administration at the Wharton School of Business, enhancing my strategic and leadership skills.

Currently serving as the President for the North American and European companies, I focus on leadership and strategic direction. I am certified through the Bearing Specialist Association (BSA), where I acted as a technical consultant for the Educational Services Committee. I have conducted specialized training for industries such as the Rocky Mountain Ski Lift Association (RMLA) and Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA).

My professional contributions have included significant projects such as the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and the development of components used on a Mars Rover. Dedicated to excellence, I leverage my extensive technical and business expertise to drive success and innovation across our industry. Here at WD, we have developed creative product solutions that have helped our customer partners become the benchmark of performance in their respective industries, so reach out to discuss how WD can help turn your most challenging application problems into what sets you apart from your competition.

Email: arne.koose@wdbearings.com

LinkedIn: Arne Koose

Beau Hallavant

“We are what we repeatedly do,” and our daily habits shape our perspectives and actions. My wife and two boys ignite my passion and craft my principles of positivity and selflessness fueling better business.

You need a reliable partner to support your investigation as bearings are the “heart” of most applications. Your team’s needs for both sales and engineering support are met through years of strategic sales experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Email: beau.hallavant@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 282-7737

LinkedIn: Beau Hallavant

Bill Hoeper

Agriculture and Construction

I always treat people the way I would want to be treated- with respect . This was instilled in me by my parents and I, in turn, have tried to be a role model for my children. I believe honesty and hard work can overcome most obstacles.

As someone that has been in the Industrial and Agriculture bearing industry for over 25 years, I am a proven resource for OEMs with challenging applications. Taking care of the customer is my first priority.

Email: bill.hoeper@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 999-5871

LinkedIn: Bill Hoeper

Chuangming Fan

Every day at WD is filled with challenges, passion and growth. Thank you for WD’s trust. I am willing to work with the team to excel in administrative and human resource management and make meaningful contributions to WD.

Email: frank.fan@wd-bearing.com

Connie Wang

I am responsible for supply chain management at WD. I am the bridge for communication between the upstream and downstream. For the WD brand, my standard is quality. For WD company, my measure is cost. Focus on details, pursue perfection, and strive for excellence.

Email: purchasing@wd-bearing.com

Don Leonard

Industrial Applications

I will get to know your operation, mission, and become a valued and reliable part of your team. My past accomplishments have included solid propellant rocket fuel mixer design to marine outboard lower gearcase bearing optimization. And everything in between. My customer’s issues are my issues please give me a call and let’s start our problem-solving journey together.

I am proud husband and father to two incredible children with a BSME degree from the General Motors Institute (now Kettering) with a specialty of machine design. My decades of engineering experience with problem solving, design and applications is here for you to craft the best solution for your needs and not shoehorn you into an existing catalog product.

Email: don.leonard@wdbearings.com

Phone: (216) 956-4614

LinkedIn: Don Leonard

Erica Chao

“Every human has four endowments: self awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative  imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom…the power to choose, to respond, to change” Stephen R. Covey

I had been struggling with career fatigue for nearly 5 years since entering into my 30s. Since then, I have grown mentally from a dependent person to someone with true independence. Today, I choose to work towards achieving a status of interdependence.

I enjoy my work not from the achievements, but from the job itself. I am energized by my devotion to creating tremendous value to the company and society as a whole.

I feel true freedom when I stop thinking about my personal image and instead think BIG.

Email: chao@wd-bearing.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

LinkedIn: Erica Chao

Jake Chao

Hi, I’m Jake, vice president of WD China. I manage the sales, souring, and R&D team.

Email: jack@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

Jason Wang

I’m the sales manager for WD China’s export team. I’m a highly motivated business professional specialized in international sales and business development with 10 years of experience in bearing industry. I’m passionate about helping you to reach the ultimate goal with my skills and I’d like to be your partner for bearing solutions.

Email: jason.wang@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

Linkedin: Jason Wang

Jeff Zuziak

Industrial Applications

My passion is building long-lasting relationships with my customers and helping them reach their professional goals. I carry this over into my personal life as well and make sure I am always available for support no matter the situation. Leading by example is the way I roll.

My customers know that I am reliable and listen to their ever-growing challenges. My job is to take those challenges and provide solutions that make sense for their business goals and the growth of their company. Years of industrial OE bearing knowledge allow me to lead by example and make the customer feel comfortable when collaborating.

Email: jeff.zuziak@wdbearings.com

Phone: (847) 909-8816

LinkedIn: Jeff Zuziak

Jenni Baker

Being a wife of 20 years and a working mother of 3 amazing young men has taught me to be attentive and organized while juggling multiple tasks. My children have also taught me to be caring, patient, and understanding. I carry these values with me in everything I do.

I have been in the logistics industry for 27 years. I pride myself on being a proactive hard worker and a team player willing to go above and beyond to help.

I am an expert in providing excellent customer service. I believe that customer needs come first and will work hard to overcome all challenges that may occur.

Email: jenni.baker@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

Gakuo Ndonga

My journey through life has been defined by embracing diversity in knowledge, relationships, and experiences. My beginnings in industry as a product tester to my roles as a maintenance mechanic, sales engineering, and application engineering expert, I've gained a unique and invaluable perspective on solving complex problems. This unique skillset is what led me to WD Bearings, a company known for providing diverse solutions in complex applications.

After working in the rotating equipment and fluid machinery sector for over a decade, I now offer application and design support as a Senior Engineer at WD Bearings in a variety of industry sectors. I also enjoy publishing and presenting technical articles and trainings on industry platforms such as Lubrication & Reliability Summit, Pumps & Systems, Pump Engineer, and Empowering Pumps.

Email: gakuo.ndonga@wdbearings.com

Phone: (484) 844-4138

LinkedIn: Gakuo Ndonga

Jennifer Zheng

I am responsible for coordinating customer’s needs in terms of products and logistics transportation. Customer-first is my work creed, and continuously improving customer satisfaction is my pursuit.

Email: jennifer.zheng@wd-bearing.com

Johnson Shen

Hi, I’m Johnson, vice president of operations of WD. I manage the production, quality, and HR team.

Email: johnson.shen@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

Leslie WanDing Cheng

With a focus on customer satisfaction, strategy management, and team development, my mission is to understand our customers’ demand and implement the best strategies to develop our capabilities for greater values for our customers.

“Trust the power of vision and good habits.”

LinkedIn: Leslie WanDing Cheng

Nathan Bender

Aftermarket Specialist

Raising my two wonderful children has always given me drive. No matter if it was coaching their ball teams or just being an ear to vent to., they have taught me to listen and to understand them before continuing to the next step.

Building great relationships with honesty and complete understanding is paramount to me. I pride myself on being the honest go-to supporter for you and your team. With ten years of experience in the operations and logistics world, I am an expert in inventory control, warehouse management, general operations, and, most importantly, customer service.

Email: nathan.bender@wdbearings.com

Direct Phone : (317) 661-3293

Ryan Zeidi

Fluid Machinery, Electrical Motor, Agriculture, Oil & Gas

My vision is to contribute to the development of bearing solutions shaping the future of various industries.

Working for more than a decade in the Oil & Gas industry, I enhanced my expertise and gained a comprehensive understanding of Oil & Gas.
I embarked on a more than a ten-year journey in the bearing industry for different industries and applications, such as Fluid Machinery, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Agriculture, and Electric Motors.

In my current role, I handle Sales & Engineering across Europe.
This pivotal position allows me to leverage my technical expertise and provide balance with my interpersonal skills.

By collaborating closely with customers and understanding their specific needs, I ensure the delivery of innovative bearing solutions driving customer satisfaction and business growth.

Email: ryan.zeidi@wdbearings.com

Phone: 49 175 457 82 70

LinkedIn: Ryan Zeidi

Xinglong Lu

I believe there are always more solutions than difficulties.

I am in charge of factory plant planning, capacity planning, and equipment management here at WD Bearing Group. I am always working to improve manufacturing capacity while reducing production costs.

Email: lxl@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 13771582724

Zhenshan Qin

I am focused on Research and Development. I am always working to provide personalized bearing technology solutions to our customers.

Email: tech2@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067