Neill Bafus, CFO of Rottler Manufacturing
SEATTLE, WA — Rottler Manufacturing, LLC, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced CNC machinery for the engine building and remanufacturing industries, today announced the appointment of Neill Bafus as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This milestone marks the first time in Rottler’s history that the company has established a dedicated CFO role, signaling a major step forward in its long-term corporate growth and operational scaling strategy.
Mr. Bafus brings more than 20 years of robust financial, accounting, and operational leadership to Rottler. His extensive background includes public accounting tenure at KPMG, followed by more than a decade of executive-level private industry experience managing complex treasury operations, asset-based lending arrangements, and long-range corporate strategy under private equity ownership. Most recently, he served as CFO for Work World and previously held senior financial leadership positions, including Vice President of Finance and Director of Finance, at Bedrock Manufacturing Co. and Filson.
“We are thrilled to welcome Neill to the Rottler family,” said David Bianchi, President of Rottler Manufacturing. “As our business expands globally and our machinery becomes even more integral to high-volume industrial remanufacturers and performance engine builders alike, our corporate infrastructure must evolve to match that growth. Neill’s ability as a team leader and his proven track record of driving operational excellence make him the perfect fit for this new role.”
The appointment of Mr. Bafus rounds out a newly structured, high-powered executive team at Rottler, following the recent appointments of President David Bianchi and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Thompson. Together, this new C-suite leadership team is positioned to enhance Rottler’s supply chain efficiency, support larger corporate enterprise clients, such as major diesel OEMs, and accelerate product innovation.
“Rottler has an incredible reputation for engineering excellence and deep-rooted customer loyalty,” said Bafus. “I am excited to step into the role of the company’s first CFO during such a pivotal era of growth. My focus will be on strengthening our financial and operational foundation to ensure we continue delivering world-class solutions to our customers and partners worldwide.”
Mr. Bafus holds a Master of Accounting degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washington State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
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