Phil Raimondo Passes Away

by Marcy Marro | 23 November 2021 12:00 am

Phil Raimondo, chairman & CEO of Behlen Mfg. Co.[1] passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the age of 59.

Phil’s career with Behlen Mfg. Co. spanned more than 30 years, and he was committed to growing and nurturing the manufacturing workforce. Phil graduated from Purdue University with a BSEE in 1984; completed Executive MBA program from Purdue University in 1998; Lead Auditor certificate for ISO9000 received in 1996 from Stat-a-Matrix; founding board member of NPEC organization that runs the Nebraska State Edgerton Quality Award. Phil worked six years at Control Data Corp. as a Test Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Unit Manager. Worked one year at HMT Technology in California as Test Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Prior to being named Chairman & CEO in 2019, he has held a variety of positions with the company; including President & CEO (2006), COO (2001), President of International and Diversified Products (1999), Director of Quality and Human Resources (1998), Manufacturing Manager (1995), Regional Plan Manger in Goshen, IN (1993). He joined Behlen as Quality Manager in 1990.

Phil was on the board of the Nebraska State Chamber, National Association of Manufacturers, the Manufacturing Institute, MBMA – Metal Building Manufacturers Association, as well supporting many community associations and events in Columbus, Nebraska where Behlen is headquartered.

Phil was married to Mary Raimondo for 37 years. Phil and Mary have five children and 3 grandchildren with one on the way. He was an avid fan, participant, and coach in a wide range of sports, including handball and baseball.

Phil was honored by the number of great relationships he had with so many customers, suppliers and friends. The Raimondo family remains committed to Behlen and the long-term growth of the company.
The goal is to continue to build on great relationships that result in helping customers grow so we can grow – as the vision statement says: “Where Teamwork & Change Make Customers and Employees Better Off.”

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