Our Team

Meet a Few Members of Our Team

Scott Rankin

Chairman of the Board and Visionary

My passion for Vulcan Spring is to see the proper team in place, guiding us into the future by helping our clients succeed the best way they can. I am the former president of the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) – which is the association for the North American Spring manufacturers, and it is recognized worldwide.

Home town: Dresher, Pa. Born in Akron, Ohio.

Educational credentials: I have a degree in Marketing from Temple University.

Relevant or noteworthy experience: My first job was cleaning a church when I was 10. My first professional job out of college was with Porsche in Germany.

When hired at Vulcan: As a child Vulcan was always a part of my life…picking up springs off the floor when it was in our basement and sweeping floors. But the real work started in 1984 when I was hired full time in sales.

Why I chose Vulcan: I think Vulcan chose me.

Outside interests / hobbies: I have an amazing wife and 3 kids, and I love to play with cars. Old cars. 1960s and ’70s. My wife and I made a movie that was released fall 2012. A fun family Christmas movie, “Angels Sing”. www.anglessingmovie.com. It is available On Demand and can be found on the Hallmark channel during the holiday season.

Philanthropic endeavors: This is where the fun begins - We are the sole support of an orphanage in India called Hebron Children’s Home. I’m on the board of the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. I help at a camp each year to teach teens from around the world to be leaders in their communities. I mentor kids in robotics for FIRST robotics, give to support Family Life and the Philadelphia Zoo as well as many other organizations.

An event that inspired me: My time in Germany was very important to me. It was my first real experience learning to live on my own far from the comforts of home. I gained appreciation of other people and their cultures and decided that through that experience I would rather be a fountain and not a drain in the world. I found that everyone that I had met had a skill that I could learn from.

In my opinion, what is the greatest engineering achievement of all time? I’m kind of partial to the wheel. It seems to be really useful and I don’t know who really came up with the idea. I think it is highly underrated considering everyone seems to use one. I think we should have a yearly celebration of the wheel.

What car you'd drive, if money (or street laws) were no object: Bad question for me. I love my 1971 Chevelle convertible. Not the most expensive but I sure do feel good driving it. I’ve driven more expensive and fancier cars, but this is still my favorite. It makes me smile when I hear the engine roar when I hit the gas.

Any story, fact or interesting tidbit: I learned that giving is better than receiving. However, the more you give, it seems the more you get. I would like to leave this world knowing that I gave back more than I took. Maybe if I keep at it, I will figure out the secret to doing that successfully. I want to live my life with gratitude.

And on that note, I want to thank all of our clients for the many years of business that you have trusted to the Vulcan team. I am grateful for the work we have done together and I look forward to many more years of solving important mechanical issues for your companies and customers.

Contact: scott@vulcanspring.com

Scott Rankin

Chairman of the Board and Visionary

David Frederick

Chief Operating Officer

David Desiderio

Chief Financial Officer

Sue Geitz

Human Resource Manager

Home town: Telford, PA

Educational credentials: B.S. in Business

Relevant or noteworthy experience: I grew up in a small manufacturing family business which helped me build my foundation and core work ethic. That foundation has transitioned into over 20+ years of Human Resource experience in a variety of industries including hospitality, pharmaceutical, aerospace/defense and back into manufacturing. With each opportunity I gained incredible knowledge, learned from some of the best and worst co-workers, grew as an individual and have been able to give back to each employer and fellow co-workers.

Why I chose Vulcan: There are many reasons why. Our team here stands apart from any other organization I have previously worked for. I am excited to be part of a company that has so many opportunities and possibilities ahead of them. Vulcan has an incredibly bright future and to be a part of continuing the existing legacy and help craft and build the company’s future is not a chance that comes along often at your place of work. I am thrilled to be a part of this team and work with such great people.

Outside interests / hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my 3 German Shepherds, whether it is at the shore, hiking or snuggling at home. My happy place is close to the water where I am paddle boarding, out on a boat, kayaking or lounging reading a good book. Food is one of my best friends and can get lost in the kitchen or cooking over the grill with old family recipes or coming up with something new and creative.

Philanthropic endeavors: All of my dogs are rescues. It started with one and then there was the next fuzzy face I could not say no to. And then came number 3. One I trained to be a Search & Rescues K9. I support Woody’s Place Senior Shepherd Sanctuary for whom I am currently forever fostering a beautiful 10 year old boy that recently joined our pack. Being a part of a family that has veterans of the Air Force, Marines and a current member of the United States Army I am a supporter of our military and of the Wounded Warriors organization.

An event that inspired me: My mom was my biggest fan and my hero. We had the opportunity to spend 2 weeks, no agenda, an open road and no plan, driving from Las Vegas to Philly. We zig zagged across the country having our own “Thelma and Louise” adventure hitting a few spots like the Hoover Dam, Bryce, Zion & Arches National Parks, Jackson Hole, Old Faithful, Devils Tower, Mount Rushmore and the House on the Rock along the way. She passed several years later from cancer and if there is anything that I have learned is that life is short, don’t take it for granted, live as if every day is your last, and to stop and smell the roses along the way.

In my opinion, what is the greatest engineering achievement of all time? I believe it to be the wheel. There is not much that we can do today without the original idea/concept/shape of the wheel being a part of the design. It plays a huge factor in transportation to modern day machinery and anything in between.

What car you'd drive, if money (or street laws) were no object: I would not turn down a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS or a 2019 Chevy ZL1. And it would have to be red in color.

Contact: hr@vulcanspring.com