Biography

Larry N. Trotter is former CEO and GM for Ryobi Power Tools. He is a globally known leader in the plastics, power tools and assemblies product industry. In his career span, he has been instrumental in taking several highly successful products directly to market and has orchestrated numerous licensing agreements between independents and large companies. Mr. Trotter has built an impressive record of accomplishment and growth throughout his career after graduating from Anderson University with a degree in business administration. His love for animals inspired him mid-career to open a horse farm with his wife and the two ran a very successful show horse breeding farm with Thoroughbreds and Paints. Soon thereafter, Mr. Trotter took a job as Market Develop Manager for Fortune 500 company in the Northeast and worked with them for 9 years. At this time Larry enjoys Consulting in the Plastics and Power Tools Industry and enjoys speaking at numerous industry and trade show conferences. He and his wife reside in the Fort Myers area where in his leisure time, Larry never refuses a good game of golf!