Quality Lead
Sujata Almy
In her role as Quality Lead, Sujata is responsible for ensuring that every Helios™, Recon®, Mission, Superfine® Glass, and bamboo rod that leaves the shop is perfect. After 11 years, she remains passionate about ensuring that customers receive a rod that they are excited about and proud of. “To me, we make more than rods,” she says. “We make memories.”
Rod Repair
Connor Berry
A lifelong angler, Rod Repair Specialist Connor Berry commutes 45 minutes to the rod shop, arriving by 6 a.m. When he isn’t working, he’s chasing trout on rivers near his home with his beloved 3-weight Helios 3. His favorite task is restoring older rods, bringing them back to life, so they can perform on the water for many more years.
Plant Manager
Frank Hoard
A fourth-generation Manchester native, Frank grew up ¾ of a mile from the shop. Right after receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering, nearly 20 years ago, he started rolling blanks as a summer job. He never left. Frank now serves a Plant Manager, Rod Designer, and a vital member of the R&D Team.