Modern Growth under Bob Brown leads Cedar Rapids firm
Bob Brown, 38 2, is CEO of 500 employee Modern a Cedar Rapids company with offices in Des Moines Dubuque Quad Cities and Minnesota. The 85 year old family firm founded by David Brown Sr began as Modern Refrigeration in 1939 later Modern Piping and now Modern diversified. Brown joined in 2014 and became president of the sheet metal division in 2020 as he leads expansion in plumbing piping HVAC refrigeration and service nationwide.
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Toddler Golf Bag Sparks Iowa Family Business
Tyler Johnson built a toddler size golf bag after his son Charlie fell in love with golf. Charlie’s grandfather crafted tiny clubs, fueling the family brand Charles Golf Co launched last November. Posts went viral and on April 10 the Masters Par 3 family tourney pros ordered bags for toddlers, with Augusta photos of kids golfing with parents.
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Charlie Golf Co Owner Finds Snowballing Masters Buzz
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