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Ricky Cates
CEO
Former President of Rotating Solutions, a leading name in Customized Manufacturing, R&M Services, and Specialty Rental Equipment with its headquarters in Rayne, Louisiana. Founded in February 2007 under his leadership, Rotating Solutions thrived and eventually got acquired by Private Equity in June 2017.
 
Today, he is honored to hold the position of CEO at Forest Group Management and its subsidiaries. Working in close collaboration with our esteemed customers, we strive to deliver unparalleled value through top-tier industrial equipment, parts, rentals, and tailor-made fabrication solutions that consistently exceed expectations.
 
Within the Forest Group Management family, there are esteemed companies that include Precision Laser Cutting, LLC, Industrial Fluid Management, LLC, PLC Manufacturing, LLC, and Quality Metal Works, Inc., each playing a crucial role in delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet diverse industrial needs.
 
Beyond the boardroom, Ricky finds joy in spending quality time with his wife, three wonderful kids, and his new son-in-law. He's also a passionate traveler and loves to unwind at his camp on the lake.