Our Leadership

Drew Beadle

President

“There’s so much passion and community here. Customers feel like family. Growing PEER Chain & Sprockets will not be a fast merit badge but a continuous effort to forge beyond where we are today."

Drew Beadle brings a strong background in leadership, agriculture, and engineering to his role at PEER Chain, where he has worked for five years. His appointment as a leader is seen as a strategic move to drive the company’s growth and digital transformation while maintaining its focus on quality and community. Known for his problem-solving skills and deep industry knowledge, Beadle is committed to building on PEER’s strong reputation and fostering innovation to meet the demands of Fortune 100 clients and other partners.

Glenn Spungen

Co-Board Chair

“Smart companies recognize the harmony between the employee and the customer. When you take care of one, you take care of the other. At PEER Chain we take care of both with equal measure — because this is how lasting relationships work. And relationships are our passion.”

For 27 years, Glenn was Vice President of Sales & Operations at Peer Bearing Company. In 2012, Glenn became President of PEER Chain. He is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at the University of Indiana. Glenn believes in transparent leadership and treating others — employees and customers alike — the way he would like to be treated. He also believes in making PEER Chain the definitive chain solution for the customer — both in terms of product availability and customer support. Happily married since 1991, Glenn and his wife have three wonderful children, and in his spare time, he enjoys Chicago Blackhawks hockey, travel, cycling, golf, and attending classic rock concerts.

Danny Spungen

Co-Board Chair

“Creativity in business is a game changer and a differentiator, whether you’re selling cars, cheese, or chain!”

Danny Spungen is power transmission! It’s in his DNA. Also in his DNA is a passion for teamwork and developing innovative and creative ways to go to market, as well as building mutually beneficial lasting relationships. Danny has been part of the PEER Chain family since working summers during college. He’s been fulltime since 1983. Danny is also passionate about philanthropy, World War II history, and an array of collectibles, including sports cards, stamps, Hot Wheels, and coins. When you visit PEER Chain, don’t be surprised if you are greeted by one of Danny’s dogs or meet one of the 11 Rotary Club foreign exchange students his family has hosted over the years. Danny has a very big vision of “family.”

Chuck Briere

Vice President of Strategic Alliances

“Family, family, family. What else is there to say?”

What do you say about a guy who has been in the bearing and power transmission business for over 40 years? Yes, besides being a little crazy! But here’s the thing. Chuck loves selling chain, and he loves working at PEER Chain. Why? Because chain is a technical product, and he enjoys the science of it. And PEER Chain is like a family — a family with principals, who have principles, personality, and character. Moreover, PEER Chain is dedicated to seeing its customers succeed as well as its industry grow. When Chuck isn’t moving chain, he’s attending his grandsons’ baseball, soccer and hockey games, reading, taking walks with his wife, Linda, who he has been with just as long as he’s been in this business. Oh, and here’s something else pretty cool about Chuck. Now a retired Colonel, Chuck served his country for 35 years in the Army Reserve, where he learned that people are and always will be our greatest asset.

Jeremy Fogo

Vice President of Strategic Alliances

“Treat others with kindness and respect, the rest will take care of itself.”

Jeremy is a dedicated professional who finds great satisfaction in supporting PEER Chain customers and helping them solve complex challenges. Since joining the company in 1997 as a Regional Sales Manager, he has served in several leadership roles, including Vice President of Sales and Product Manager. Outside of work, Jeremy prioritizes family life with his wife and their two adult children. He enjoys traveling—especially to Disney World—as well as classic muscle cars and spending time outdoors.

John Alberts

Chief Financial Officer

John Alberts has been a key member of PEER Chain since 2009, serving in a lead financial role. With a strong background in manufacturing, he holds an Accounting degree and an MBA from Eastern Illinois University. John played a pivotal role in implementing PEER’s ERP system, NetSuite, in 2019, followed by the SuiteCommerce system in 2023. Leveraging his deep system expertise, he supports sales and inventory management, contributing to the company's ongoing success. Passionate about his work, John takes pride in being part of the PEER team and its continued growth over the years.  John and his wife, Keri, stay busy with their three children, who are active in various sports and activities. When he finds a moment to unwind, he enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, hiking, and cheering on the Bears and Cubs.

Eric Ma

Manager of Engineering & Quality

“Delivering nothing less than precision to the PEER Chain customer is off the table.”

A more befitting title could not be given to Eric, unless it was too also include something about his strength of character. Engineering and quality is what Eric lives, breathes, and embodies day in and day out. Since coming to PEER Chain in 2010, he has thrived in his role because of his intellect, dedication, and motivation. Eric loves the family-owned business environment and leadership at PEER Chain, and finds it to be the perfect platform for exercising his knowledge and experience of the power transmission industry. Eric holds a B.S. in Material Science, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering, and another M.S. in Computer Science. And if that weren’t enough, he also is a Certified Professional for Supply Management (CPSM). When he isn’t developing precision chain solutions for our customers, Eric enjoys time with his wife and teenage son, as well as music and sports.

Kevin Decker

Director of Sales

“When people are empowered to bring their whole selves to the work, they don’t just perform, they grow, they lead, and they create something meaningful together.”

Kevin brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, driving growth across distribution and OEM channels while building high-performance teams and lasting customer relationships. Since joining PEER Chain & Sprockets, he has made an immediate impact, bringing clarity, energy, and a strong focus on what matters most: the customer. His path—from studying in a Benedictine monastery to serving in the United States Marines—shaped a disciplined, people-first approach that continues to guide his leadership today. Outside of work, Kevin and his wife are avid runners (and have run every day for more than 11 years) but appreciate occasionally rewarding hard work with maple bourbon bacon pastries. He is a proud father of seven, grounded in the same values of dedication, support, and family that also define his work at PEER.