Bill Hoeper | WD America

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

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

Direct Phone: +8651086557067

Arne Koose

I am a proud US Army veteran and father of five with a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University. My 25 years of engineering, application, and design experience in the bearing industry is for you to take advantage of. I am here to help you make your operation even stronger and more efficient.

I am certified through the Bearing Specialist Association (BSA) where I operate as their technical consultant for the educational services committee and have been relied upon to conduct training for numerous industries such as the Rocky Mountain Ski Lift Association (RMLA) and Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA). Some of my applications have made it to the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and even on a Mars Rover.

Email: Arne.Koose@wdbearings.com

LinkedIn: Arne Koose

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: +8651086557067

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: +8651086557067

Haifeng Ding

Hi, I’m Haifeng, the quality director of WD.

Email: qc.dept1@wd-bearing.com

Phone: +8651086557067

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: +8613771582724

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: +8651086557067

Linkedin: Jason Wang

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

Direct 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

Direct Phone: (317) 999-5871

LinkedIn: Bill Hoeper

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

Direct Phone: (847) 909-8816

LinkedIn: Jeff Zuziak

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

Jim Schaefer

As a husband of 27 years and father of 4 beautiful children, I have the driving force to overcome any obstacle set before me. They have taught me patience and the ability to listen to all sides of a conflict.  I bring those skills with me to work when any issues arise.

I have been in the industry for 17 years, and 10 of those years were spent in Operations and Warehouse Management. I believe building lasting relationships with customers is paramount to a successful business.

I try to always put the customer first, and having a quality team in place helps make everything that much easier.

Email: Jim.Schaefer@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

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

Direct Phone: (216) 956-4614

LinkedIn: Don Leonard

Dan Whitehouse

Agriculture and Construction

I have been in the bearing field most of my professional career since graduating from college with a degree in mechanical engineering.  Over the years of marriage to my wife while parenting our two children and in my work life, one key factor has stood out to me.  That key factor is building a sound, open, and honest partnership.

In building customer partnerships, I’m able to learn your values, both personally and professionally. With your values understood, 15+ years in the industry gives me the ability to provide you support wherever and whenever needed.

Email: Dan.Whitehouse@wdbearings.com

Direct Phone: (945) 225-7797

LinkedIn: Dan Whitehouse

Ryan Zeidi

Fluid Machinery, Electrical Motor, Agriculture, Oil & Gas

I have degrees in Automotive Engineering & Mechanical Engineering and have worked for several years as Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Sales Manager. I have over a decade of experience in Rolling Bearing Business and a decade in Oil & Gas as well as international experience in Sales &Business Development.

Email: Ryan.Zeidi@wdbearings.com

Phone: +49 175 457 82 70

LinkedIn: Ryan Zeidi