Story courtesy of Jerry Bassett of snowmoblie.com Jan. 30, 2008
CEO Tiller’s tenure of growth preceded by periods of turmoil and change
As Polaris chief executive Tom Tiller prepares to step down after 10 years of leading the powersports company, it brings to mind a previous Polaris CEO, Allan Hetteen. During Hetteen’s tenure, he faced a 10-year period that paved the way for Polaris’ success into the 21st century.
Hetteen Hoist & Derrick
One of the three founders of Polaris Industries when the company evolved from Hetteen Hoist & Derrick, Allan was the ‘junior’ partner. Nine years younger than brother Edgar, Allan was still in school when Edgar went on his own to establish…[read more]
