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Amy Zappardino, Senior Sales Coordinator at SUN Au- tomation Group, says that patience and willingness to lis- ten defined his day-to-day leadership: “Frank is incredibly kind and compassionate,” she said. “He listens and genu- inely cares about the people he works with.” Colleagues say that his steady, understanding pres- ence created an environment where people felt comfort- able asking questions. Aaron Schlothauer, Vice President of Engineering at SUN Automation Group, says Reynolds’ respect for others set the tone across teams: “Frank always treated people with respect,” Schlothauer said. “Whether it was direct re- ports, coworkers, or leadership, he approached everyone the same way.” Faith also played an important role in shaping Reyn-
Frank with his wife, Karen.
olds’ approach to leadership. Those who know him well say his beliefs reinforced values he carried into the work- place: humility, patience, and service to others.
Many colleagues describe it as servant leadership. Reynolds focused on helping others succeed rather than drawing atten- tion to himself. His breadth of experience across en- gineering, sales, and leadership made him someone colleagues relied on when collaboration was needed. Greg Jones, Executive Vice President at SUN Automa- tion Group, says Reynolds’ presence often helped bring teams together. “Back when we operated more in si- los, Frank was one of the only people who could move between departments and really bring people together,” Jones said. “Everyone let their guard down when he walked into the room because they knew his intentions were always good. He puts others first, leads by example, and backs it up with deep knowledge of the business.” That ability to connect people wasn’t limited to formal roles or responsibilities. It carried into the relationships he built over time, both inside and outside of SUN. Eric Aulton, Product Manager – RDC at SUN Automation Group and a longtime col- league and friend, has worked alongside Reynolds for more than three decades. The two first met before they were even coworkers, seated together at a wedding through a mutual connection. A short time later, Reynolds joined SUN, beginning what would become a de- cades-long connection. “Frank is one of the most dependable, honest, and trust- worthy people I know,” Aulton said. “His patience is unwavering, and he’s remark- ably consistent in both his work ethic and how he treats people.”
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