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VENDOR News Updates from U.S. Ice Rink Association Vendor Members PHOTOS: R&R SPECIALTIES 16 / JULY.AUGUST.2025 USICERINKS.COM I.B. Storey Inc. Announces the Addition of Damon Boettcher as Executive Vice President, Rink Business and Engineering p I.B. Storey Inc. is very excited to announce the addition of Damon Boettcher as Executive Vice President, Rink Business and Engineering. Damon's addition to the firm is a strategic expansion of our services, adding vital business planning, operations and strategy to our existing engineering and operational cost management services. With over 18 years of specialized experi- ence in professional sports management, facility operations, and financial planning, Damon is uniquely equipped to elevate and expand our firm's capabilities, allow- ing us to meet the broad range of client needs from asset redevelopment to revenue enhancement and financing strategies. His strategic insight will play a key role in help- ing clients increase participation in hockey, maximize facility usage, and lead expansion initiatives across North America. Damon's addition marks a pivotal step in I.B. Storey's evolution, positioning the firm to deliver a more comprehensive suite of business solutions and development/rede- velopment options. Welcome, Damon! New Ownership at R&R Specialties p We are excited to announce that R&R Specialties has new ownership! Stue and Tammy Bertelsen are the proud new owners of the company. We would like to extend our deep- est gratitude to Tim and Judy Dove for their many years of incredible leadership, commitment and contributions. Their hard work and vision have built a strong founda- tion, and we are honored to continue the legacy they've established. Please rest assured—business will continue as usual. Our dedicated team of employees remains in place, and their ongoing commitment ensures that you'll continue to receive the same quality prod- ucts, dependable service, and personalized support you've come to expect from R&R Specialties. If you have any questions during this transition, please don't hesitate to reach out to Stue Bertelsen directly. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We're looking forward to an exciting future together! J HEY HOWIE, I JUST PASSED THE BAR. EVEN BETTER, I'M BECOMING A CIT. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TROLL? CRITICAL INTERSTATE TRAINER? CAT ITCHING TOES? WHAT???!!! I HAD NO IDEA YOU WANTED TO BE A LAWYER. YOU'RE BEING SILLY. NOW YOU'VE MOVED FROM SILLY TO STUPID AT WARP SPEED. BAR IS THE ACRONYM FOR BASIC ARENA REFRIGERATION. I'M GOING TO BE A CERTIFIED ICE TECHNICIAN, YOU KLINGON DOLT. rink rangers by Mike Curti Hey Howie, I just passed BAR Even better, I'm gonna be a CIT soon! Central Intelligence Troll? Chef in Training? Commissioner of Income Tax? No, I'm going to be a Certified Ice Technician I thought you said you've worked at this arena for 30 years. What??!!! I had no idea you wanted to be a lawyer BAR is the acronym for the Basic Arena Refrigeration class Are you new? p Damon Boettcher brings more than 18 years of experience to I.B. Storey Inc. in professional sports management, facility operations and financial planning.