Fort Wayne, IN – June 24th, 2025– Riverside Mfg., LLC. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Rice as its new President. Kent brings with him decades of industry experience and a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth.
Prior to joining Riverside, Kent served as President of Faria Beede Instruments, from 2018 to 2020, where he led key initiatives that enhanced performance and positioned the company for long-term success. His leadership style and deep understanding of manufacturing and technology make him well suited to lead Riverside into its next phase of innovation and expansion.
“Having known Kent for over 20 years, I have great respect for his work ethic, focus, dedication, and personal values,” said Fred Merritt, Owner of Riverside Mfg., LLC. “Kent and I worked together at Faria Beede Instruments, and our years there cemented a strong working relationship based on close collaboration. He will be a wonderful addition to our strong team at Riverside.”
About Riverside Mfg., LLC
Riverside Mfg., LLC is a vertically integrated electronics and contract manufacturer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With capabilities including plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, PCB assembly, panel and box builds, and product design, Riverside serves a wide range of industrial markets with durable, high-performance solutions.
