Hall of Fame
Joseph A. Brodie received his bachelor of science in business administration degree from the Findlay College in 1964. His minor was sociology. Since 1972, Brodie has held various positions with Armour-Swift-Eckrich, Inc. he began as a route salesman in Findlay and was promoted to route supervisor and moved to Anderson Ind., in 1974. In 1977, he was promoted again, this time to branch manager. In 1986, Brodie was relocated to South Bend, Ind., and worked there as a branch manager until 1990. He worked in the distributor sales area until 1992, when he took his current position of account manager. Prior to 1972, Brodie was employed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in Findlay, working in the product service department and private brand sales division. Brodie’s service to his community included involvement in the Exchange Club from 1979-83 and a 30-year membership in the Elks Club, honored as an Elk of the Year in 1981. He also served as a Special Olympics volunteer in 1987 at the University of Notre Dame. While at Findlay Brodie was a four-year member of the football and track teams. He lettered in football and track and was named First Team All Mid-Ohio defensive back. Brodie and his wife, Betty, have four children, Scott, Steve, Shauna, and Kyle, and nine grandchildren.
