157 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition business division. Mr. Rice then transitioned into the automotive industry, managing TE Connectivity’s Asia division as vice president before being promoted to president and general manager of the company’s aerospace, defense and marine group. Mr. Rice’s ability to adapt and apply fundamental leadership skills across different fields led to his success in each new role. In 2023, he published his book, “The Magic of Empowerment: My Journey in Servant Leadership,” which highlights the importance of empowering teams for success. Prior to beginning his career, Mr. Rice pursued an education at Presbyterian College, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business and mathematics. Soon after, he joined Milliken & Company as a shift manager. The company offered to finance Mr. Rice’s graduate education if he performed well and he accepted, earning a Master of Business Administration at Clemson University in 1987. Since 2022, Mr. Rice has served as the chief executive officer of API Heat Transfer, a company providing heat transfer solutions to various industries. In addition, he is the co-founder and co-owner of Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery and Klondike Cabins. In the coming years, Mr. Rice aspires to lead API Heat Transfer through a successful stakeholder liquidity event and aims to engage in board service for other industrial manufacturing companies. He plans to continue expanding his advisory positions and give back to the communities that have supported his journey. J . Derrill Rice has enjoyed a diverse and successful career spanning many parts of the manufacturing industry for over four decades. For 25 years, he worked in the textiles industry, culminating in his role as the president of the International Textile Group’s Burlington House division and the president of Interface Fabrics Group’s new J. DERRILL RICE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER API Heat Transfer Elkin, NC ENERGY, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING
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