Belt Friends by Empire Rubber
by Empire Rubber & Supply Company
Welcome to the Belt Friends podcast, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company brings to you industry leaders to come together and share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way about the belt industry.
Episodes
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Belt Friends Episode 20 – Rafael Benitez (Director of Distribution Sales – Conveyor Solutions – US at Ammega)
In this special episode, Rafael Benitez, Director of Distribution Sales – Conveyor Solutions – US at Ammega, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Rafael shares his story, from growing up and his family background to his...
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Belt Friends Episode 19 – Chad Ackerman (Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco)
In this special episode, Chad Ackerman, Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Chad shares stories from his upbringing, family life, and educational background, while…
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Belt Friends Episode 18 – Jessica Stroup (Product Specialist at LGG Industrial)
In this special episode, Jessica Stroup, Product Specialist at LGG Industrial, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Jessica shares stories about where she grew up, her family background, and her education, while reflecting...
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Belt Friends Episode 17 – Eric O'Connor (VP of Sales & Marketing Derco USA)
In this special episode, Eric O’Connor, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Derco USA, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Eric talks about his upbringing, family, and education, as well as the work he did before...
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Belt Friends Episode 16 – Jackie Robb Britt (CEO Rubber & Accessories Inc)
In this special episode, Jackie Robb Britt, Chief Executive Officer of Rubber & Accessories, Inc. and 2008 NIBA President, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Jackie shares about her upbringing, family, and education…
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Belt Friends Episode 15 – John Green (Green Rubber – Kennedy Ag)
In this special episode, John H. Green, Owner of Green Rubber – Kennedy Ag, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. John shares where he grew up, his family background, and education, along with the work he did prior to...
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Belt Friends Episode 14 – Don Garner (Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co.)
In this special episode, Don Garner, Owner and CEO of Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co. and 2010 NIBA President, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Don shares about his upbringing, family, and education, along with the work…
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Belt Friends Episode 13 – Mark Jadwin (MIR / Ammega)
In this special episode, Mark Jadwin, Training & Business Development at MIR / Ammega and 2025 NIBA President, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Mark shares about his upbringing, family, and education, and reflects on…
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Belt Friends Episode 13 – Mark Jadwin (MIR / Ammega)
In this special episode, Mark Jadwin, Training & Business Development at MIR / Ammega and 2025 NIBA President, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Mark shares about his upbringing, family, and education, and reflects on…
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Belt Friends: Episode 12 - Pedro Liriano (INO USA)
In this special episode, Pedro Liriano, Outside Sales at INO USA, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Pedro shares where he grew up, his family background, and education, and reflects on the work he did before stepping…
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Belt Friends Episode 11 – Drew Felix
In this special episode, Drew Felix, VP of Sales and Unit Handling at Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI), joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. We’ll explore where Drew grew up, his family background, and education, and hear...
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Belt Friends Episode 10 – Michael Wieland
In this special episode, Michael Wieland, VP of Sales at Mulhern Belting, Inc. and Chair of the NIBA Marketing Committee, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. We'll learn about Michael’s roots where he grew up, his family...
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Belt Friends: Episode 9 - Casey Hutchinson (w/ Guest Host Rodney Roalsen)
Welcome to the ninth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Rodney Roalsen – Director of Heavy Duty Products & Business development – Beltservice Corp sits down with Casey Hutchinson, President…
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Belt Friends Episode 8 – Andrew Roloff
Welcome to the eighth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Andrew Roloff – North American Dairy Specialist at...
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Belt Friends: Episode 7 – Stephenie Davis
Welcome to the seventh episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Stephenie Davis – President and Chief Executive Officer...
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Belt Friends: Episode 6 – Tom Wujek
Welcome to the sixth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Tom Wujek – President and Chief Executive Officer of…
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Belt Friends: Episode 5 – Paul Bosserman
Welcome to the fifth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Paul Bosserman – Regional Manager – Viacore in…
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Belt Friends: Episode 4 – Rodney Roalsen
Welcome to the fourth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Rodney Roalsen – Director of Heavy Duty Products &...
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Belt Friends: Episode 3 – Vernon Smith
Welcome to the third episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Vernon Smith – President of Universal Belting Resource...
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Belt Friends: Episode 2 – Paul Smith
Welcome to the second episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Paul Smith – National Distributor Sales Manager – RAM...
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Belt Friends: Episode 1 – Kathryn Dunn
Welcome to the premiere episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Kathryn Dunn, CFO of Souhegan Wood Products, Inc., to...
About this show
Welcome to the Belt Friends podcast,
Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company brings to you industry leaders to come together and share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way about the belt industry.
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Empire Rubber & Supply Company
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