Being recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for something Freudenberg-NOK views as critical to our business success and culture keeping our employees safe and providing the best work environment possible is a great honor for our company.

Jake Jacobs has been thoroughly involved in executing Spyder's business strategy, and has been integral to the company's success. He's a leading expert on fabric technology, and has incredible industry knowledge and experience. His soul is the brand. It just so happens that he's also my son.

Most importantly, Jeff started in the stores. He's had proven success building our people and our business in the Southwest, and he's done the same at the national level through 10 very productive years in several key corporate positions.

If you really want to know about life, just take time and listen to what the dying say.

Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision

Hidden skills and knowledge are the essence of a successful small business. Unleash and leverage what is locked inside your head to help others while helping yourself.