Ryan Zweerink

Zweerink proudly describes himself as a “devoted husband and father of two,” who is dedicated to his family and furthering the Springfield community.

Zweerink is president of OLS Inc., an equipment distributor, and is vice president of U.S. Photonics Inc., a nanotechnology company that develops precision machining.

“We are bringing new and better paying jobs to Springfield which is positively impacting the lives of Springfield families,” he said. “I strive for excellence in business leadership, demand a high level of professionalism and know that the backbone of my success is driven by honesty and integrity in all business endeavors.”

Zweerink has grown OLS from two employees and one location in 2000, to more than 25 employees and six locations in 2005.

At U.S. Photonics, Zweerink has helped to develop “the world’s first industrial-based femtosecond laser used for micro and nano-machining.”

“I take this opportunity very seriously in that this technology is impacting people’s lives and health with improvements to implantable devices, including heart valves, stints and artificial larynx solutions, just to name a few,” he added, noting that by helping to bring new and better paying jobs to the Ozarks, both companies are having a positive impact on local families.

A lifelong southwest Missourian, Zweerink is a member of the Ash Grove Elementary School Parent-Teachers Organization and the Booster Club. He donated labor, pipe, materials and equipment to improve the school’s playground.

Zweerink also supports Watoto Children’s Ministries in Uganda, Big BrothersBig Sisters, Bikers Against Child Abuse and Habitat for Humanity.

Born: 1971

Zweerink’s businesses have had several notable achievements, including:

• A 2006 Dynamic Dozen Award for 2006

• Top 5 market performance for North and South America from Topcon Positioning Systems, for multiple years, most recently in 2004-05.

In his free time, Zweerink enjoys golf, hunting and off-road motorcycling.[[In-content Ad]]