Mike's connection to heavy equipment started early. His dad was a contractor. In 1970, after graduating from a small preparatory school in Morristown, NJ, he attended Lincoln Technical Institute. Mike spent the first years of his career as a heavy equipment field mechanic with various companies becoming an ASE certified Master Heavy Duty Truck Tech, as well as an AWS 6G certified welder. In 1982 he formed his own company, Steinhardt Machinery, in Augusta, NJ. The company's goal was to service the construction drilling industry. In addition to setting the standard for customer support that made the company successful, Steinhardt Machinery also built specialized drilling and grouting equipment. In 1986 the company was sold to a leader in the Geotech Industry, Kerr Construction. Mike joined Kerr as Equipment Manager. During that time Mike's shop developed a wide variety of specialty drilling and grouting equipment as well as participating in the management of key projects. Kerr was a leading importer of Krupp drilling rigs from Germany and it was at that time that Mike's long relationship with European equipment began, including teaching himself the German language. In 1988, Ingersoll-Rand Company purchased a German drill manufacturer, Klemm Bohrtechnik and recruited Mike to join I-R as an application specialist. During Mike's six years with I-R he was promoted through various positions to Sales Manager, Special Drilling Products, with sales responsibility for the Americas. Mike traveled extensively developing opportunities for the German drilling equipment. He trained I-R sales staff and technicians; developed marketing strategies and published articles for key industry journals. In 1995, due to a shift of their international goals, I-R decided to seek a buyer for Klemm. In August of 1995 Mike left I-R to restart his old business and eventually became a full service, stocking, equipment dealer. In December of 2006 Mike sold Construction Equipment Service to Casagrande SpA. Currently Mike is the President of the new company formed from the sale, Casagrande USA, Inc.

Kathy is a 1973 graduate of High Point Regional High School. In 1982 she was instrumental in the formation of Steinhardt Machinery in Augusta, NJ. Kathy was responsible for all of the financial activities of the company. When the company was sold to Kerr Construction in 1986, she joined Kerr and managed the day to day accounting activities of Kerr's equipment division, Tandem Equipment. Kathy left Kerr in 1990 to devote full time to her family and community service. In addition to raising two children while her husband traveled extensively, she became Assistant Coordinator of Catholic Family Charities Meals on Wheels program. In 1995, she helped in the formation of Steinhardt Machinery, LLC and continues with Casagrande USA, Inc. today.

Maureen came to this company with experience in accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, and financial reporting. She has strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills. She is a graduate of the Plaza Business School in Paramus, NJ, and received a diploma in Computerized Accounting. She has completed her Associate’s degree with honors from Sussex County Community College in Business. She completed her Bachelor’s degree with honors and her Master’s Degree in Business from Centenary College.

Sue joined Casagrande in 2007 after managing a local auto parts store for the past 20 years. Sue graduated from Sussex Vo-Tech in 1982. In 1983 she began her career at Lafayette Auto Parts as a combination counter person, driver, and outside sales person. Sue has worked in all phases of the auto industry including owning and operating her own towing business. She also manages her family farm and real estate holdings, in addition to maintaining all of the farm’s equipment and buildings. An avid motorcyclist and snow mobile rider, Sue brings a great deal of energy and customer support experience to the company.

Rich graduated from Newton High School in 1975. He completed his Associate’s Degree at Morris County College and his Bachelor’s Degree at Fairleigh Dickenson University. After graduation Rich worked in a wide variety of public accounting projects with a strong emphasis in construction. Rich joined the company in 2007. His 20+ years of experience bring the skills required to accurately account the daily transactions and control the costs of a multinational company.

Maxx has been with the company since birth. As you can see from his strong military stance, Maxx takes his position seriously. Along with his strong leadership and interpersonal skills, Maxx's keen sense of hearing and a well developed olfactory allows him to detect all food contraband that enters the facility. His German ancestry enabled him to move up the ranks in the European arena to become top dog in his field of expertise. Now with Casagrande USA, Inc., Maxx is teaching himself Italian.