Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Raymond Yeager serves as DMI Companies’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ray joined DMI in 1984 as a Controller and quickly rose through the ranks before being appointed Acting President in 2005 and President and CEO in 2006.

Shortly after taking the leadership role at DMI, Ray was challenged with the 2008 recession. More recently, he faced the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat these threats, Ray focused his attention on the company’s long-term strategic plan. As a result of Ray’s successful implementation of this blueprint, DMI has been consistently profitable under his exemplary leadership.

Ray’s strategic leadership, coupled with his commitment to sustainable manufacturing, enables him to identify advantageous opportunities for DMI. He fosters a culture of continuous improvement among DMI’s employees, recognizing their contributions as vital to the company’s exceptional performance.

Ray holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

Ray continues to work with professional and industry organizations. His various roles, both past and present, strengthen his leadership of DMI. He is or has been a key constituent of: DMI Companies Board of Directors, Co-Chair for the CEO’s for Sustainability, Chairman of the Board for Catalyst Connection, Treasurer of Pennsylvania MEP Board of Directors, United States Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council, Pennsylvania Manufacturing Council, TeamPA Collaborative, SMACNA National Association Board of Directors, President of SMACNA of Pennsylvania, HARDI Board of Directors, Edinboro University College of Business Board of Advisors and recently entered the SMACNA College of Fellows.

DMI and its employees are committed to giving back to the community, with a particular focus on organizations that support children’s well-being. Ray believes that supporting children is the company’s most important endeavor, recognizing the importance of the future generation.