Bobcat Company Honors Credo Award Winners and Patent Achievements
Bobcat recently honored nearly 150 employees as part of its annual Credo awards and patent recognition program. The company said these awards celebrate individuals and teams who have delivered bold innovations, transformed processes and built competitive advantages that propel the organization forward.
The annual Credo awards are based on the Doosan Credo. This is a set of guiding principles that inform decisions, shape culture and unite Bobcat’s global workforce. New in 2025, Bobcat also recognized employees who have achieved notable patent milestones — those with 10 or more patents and those with 15 or more.
“The Credo awards and patent milestone recognition shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals and teams who are not only driving innovation but embodying the values that define Bobcat,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America Inc. “By aligning their work with our Credo, these employees demonstrate a powerful blend of technical excellence, collaboration and purpose. Their contributions are shaping the future of our company and the industries we serve.”
Patent Recognition
This year Bobcat added a special recognition for employees who have reached significant patent milestones. According to the press release, patents play a critical role in protecting the ingenuity that drives Bobcat forward. Bobcat emphasized that these innovators embody the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and invention. These employees are pushing boundaries in electrification, autonomy, connectivity and design — ensuring that Bobcat continues to set the industry standard.
Bobcat shared this list of honorees with 10+ patents:
- Dennis Agnew, Acceleration Manager
- Jeremy Harms, Product Manager
- Jim Breuer, Director Global Product Identity
- Jin-hup Yeu, Chief Industrial Designer
- John Pfaff, Director Engineering
- Jonathan Roehrl, Global Director Engineering
- Scott Schuh, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President
- Spencer Mindeman, Global Director Engineering
Here are the honorees with 15+ patents:
- Chris Young, Principal Engineer
- Jeff Dahl, Vice President Global Core Technology
- Mark Bares, Director Quality
- Michael Wetzel, Director Product Management
- Thomas Tokach, Engineering Specialist Sr.
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
