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About Fred Heys

Fred Heys was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up nearby in the town of Cambridge. As a young man Fred demonstrated responsibility and motivation. He became an Eagle Scout during his high school years. His commitment to the school Track Team earned him numerous medals and much respect from his peers. Fred also worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. His character was further developed while serving in the U.S. Navy, and he became a veteran of the Gulf War in 1990. After this, he attended college and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that his greatest achievement is his wonderful, supportive family. Fred and his wife, Andrea, have three children and currently reside in Beaufort, South Carolina.

In 1994 Fred began working for his father and mentor, George Heys, who founded Centerline Corporation in Atlanta. He started out as an apprentice, and worked up to Senior Product Designer before joining the corporate world as a Product Design Engineer. Fred primarily worked with Research and Development groups, designing consumer, medical, and industrial products. Some notable full-time employers were Centerline Corporation (consumer products), Makita (power tool design), and Roche Diagnostics (medical devices).

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