LDJ Manufacturing Welcomes Brad Jungling as New VP of Operations

Pella, IA – LDJ Manufacturing Inc., the parent company of Thunder Creek Equipment, is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Jungling as Vice President of Operations.

Brad’s appointment follows the transition of Chad Van Wyk, a founding member of LDJ, who is stepping away from his operations role after nearly 30 years of service. Chad played a pivotal role in developing the original fuel and service trailer that led to the creation of the Thunder Creek Equipment brand. Throughout his career, he led manufacturing, supply chain operations, engineering, and service departments, guiding LDJ through its transition to an employee-owned ESOP company. Chad noted, “It is the right time for this transition, and Brad is the right choice to step in and continue our mission at LDJ.”

Chad will continue to remain on the LDJ Board of Directors, continuing his service and support for the company and the team.

Brad brings over 33 years of leadership experience from Pella Corporation and Vermeer. He expressed, “I am honored, truly humbled, and incredibly excited to join the LDJ team, eager to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth.”

“We are grateful for Chad’s years of faithful service and leadership and are excited to welcome Brad to the LDJ team,” said President Ben Cox.

Founded in 1995, LDJ Manufacturing is the parent company of Thunder Creek Equipment, renowned for producing industry-leading fuel trucks and service trailers. Now an employee-owned company, LDJ serves a wide range of industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, and forestry, with a commitment to building rugged, reliable products that fuel progress.