David A Geringer

David Geringer is known throughout the industry as a leading designer of access control hardware and is credited with many of SDC's patents. Additionally, David has contributed his expertise and SDC resources to the design and production of private label products for some of the industry's largest manufacturers.

David learned the hardware business from the ground up, working as early as 1970 on the assembly of the first bolt locks designed by his father, Arthur. He also gained experience in hardware & access control installation, customer service and sales with distributors in the door hardware business. Joining SDC in 1983, David worked through a succession of positions, spanning purchasing to sales management. In 1985, he was appointed Vice President of Sales, and in 1992 assumed the position as Vice President of Operations & Engineering. In his position as Vice President of Operations, David introduced a Lean Manufacturing System to SDC productions while increasing product output.

In 2009, David was appointed to the position of President at SDC, successfully navigating the company through the global recession while other competitors were either forced to sell or merge to survive. In 2018, he began his latest career chapter as Chairman, and continues to lead the R&D team as well as supervising manufacturing operations with a focus on process improvement, technology adoption and workforce training.