Jennifer Ake-Marriott has acquired Redmond Waltz, an electric motor repair company with a rich history and reputation for excellence.
As Owner and CEO, Jennifer looks forward to continuing her work, building the company and expanding its reach.
“We have a great team here, and we are actively looking to add new team members,” said Ake Marriott. “This expansion will allow us to capture more market share, take on a larger volume of work, and enhance the level of services we provide.”
Under the leadership of Jennifer Ake Marriott, who has been President since 2014 and CEO since 2017, the company has seen remarkable growth. Ake Marriott has retired debt that upon her arrival exceeded annual revenues, expanded the range of services to include industrial fan repair, and tripling annual revenues.
Jennifer Ake-Marriott purchased the company from Lorry Wagner , whose father founded the company in 1946. Wagner said about the transaction, “My father, Morris Wagner, founded Redmond Waltz in 1946 with a vision of supporting Cleveland’s industry through exceptional craftsmanship and innovation,” said Lorry Wagner, former owner. “Over the past 11 years, Jennifer’s remarkable leadership has elevated the company in ways that exceed anything we could have imagined. Her dedication honors my family’s legacy while charting an exciting path forward. I am proud to contribute my engineering expertise as Redmond Waltz continues to innovate and position itself as a true partner in growth for its clients, enhancing their success and operational excellence.”
Jennifer Ake Marriott will also continue to serve as President of Ake Environmental, her family’s water-pollution control business The alignment between Redmond Waltz and Ake Environmental will allow for expanded services, and in the future, will likely include field repairs for Redmond Waltz clients—a major differentiator and added service moving forward.
