Dan Van Eldik
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dan joined the Prince team as a Draftsman in the spring of 1987. Seven years later he moved into the Chief Draftsman spot and later was promoted to Regional Sales Manager. In 2011, he became the Executive Vice President. In 2017, Dan assumed the position of President and CEO of Prince Manufacturing Corporation.
Dan has provided Prince Manufacturing Corporation over 35 years of excellence and experience. He is an exceptional visionary leader with high-caliber cross-functional management qualifications in sales, marketing, operations and business management.
Dan received an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Western Iowa Tech Community College in 1987 and a Bachelors in Science from Wayne State College in 1994.
Richard Sindt
Chief Financial Officer
Richard joined Prince in 2012 as a Manufacturing Cost Analyst. He was later promoted to Corporate Controller and in 2019 became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Prince Manufacturing. He is responsible for the company’s financial management functions including accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, and tax. He also oversees the company’s procurement, information systems, and environmental departments.
Richard is an 18-year business veteran. Preceding his career at Prince, Richard managed the overall accounting of fixed assets and economic incentives at one of the most technologically-advanced food companies in the world.
Richard earned his BBA degree with an emphasis in Accounting from The University of Iowa in 2005. Richard serves as a member of the board of directors for a number of local non-profits that are focused on offering athletic opportunities to the youth of the Siouxland area.
Mike Bocian
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mike joined Prince Manufacturing Corporation in 1993 and has spent 33 years advancing through leadership roles in manufacturing, quality, customer service, operations, and strategic planning. His extensive experience provides a unique understanding of both customer needs and operational execution.
Mike is known for his collaborative, data-driven leadership style, commitment to customer success, and ability to develop high-performing solutions. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives that improved delivery performance, increased manufacturing throughput, implemented enterprise technology systems, and supported significant business objectives.
Mike believes exceptional customer experiences begin with strong alignment between sales, operations, supply chain, finance, and customer service. His leadership philosophy centers on developing people, fostering accountability, and driving continuous improvement. His broad understanding of Prince's products, customers, and culture positions him to lead the Sales and Marketing organization while continuing to strengthen customer relationships and drive strategic growth.