After running a successful tent rental business, we discovered a problem: Tents needed to be washed, but there wasn’t an easy way to do it. So, we developed a solution—the first tent washing machine on the market. We sold our tent rental company, and launched Teeco, forever changing the industry options for washing tents.

FOR OVER 20 YEARS, OUR MISSION HAS BEEN SIMPLE: WE WANT TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR PEOPLE WHO OWN AND ASSEMBLE TENTS.

STEVE ARENDT

CHIEF BALLER

Steve is the CEO and founder of Teeco Solutions, who leads the team alongside his wife of 30 years, Becky. As an entrepreneur with great passion for the industry, he enjoys helping customers improve their businesses and lives. When he’s not at the office, Steve enjoys traveling, reading, adventure racing and a little golf. Oh, and snuggling with his empty-nester pup named Gus.

REBECCA ARENDT

CO-FOUNDER

I’ve been married to the chief baller for 32 years. We’ve grown and evolved from running a rental company into what you all know as Teeco Solutions today. Around here I’m the behind-the-scenes-digitial dynamo and marketing director. But if I’m honest, I’m mostly here to keep Steve in line! I enjoy cooking, playing the piano, traveling and have been a beekeeper since 2016. Most of all, I love spending time with our family. And we are looking forward to the arrival of our first grandchild in June of 2024!

MIKE BARRETT

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

We are super excited to have Mike join the Teeco Team! His bio is coming soon…

DAN CREPPS

TECHNICAL DYNAMO

Problem solving is my thing. As a kid, I would take mechanical devices apart just to see how they worked. I challenge myself to think outside the box and come up with corrective, efficient solutions to any technical issue. I’m a quiet guy, but my mind is always at work.

DERYCK DIETZ

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Deryck has responsibility for all sales and service outside of North America. He brings a unique and well-round perspective to Teeco Solutions with 25 plus years of business experience in the Distribution and Event industries. With a passion for helping his clients and a dedication to service, Deryck is prepared to assist you with your machine purchase from start to finish. If he is not busy with his clients, you will find Deryck coaching or playing ice-hockey at a local rink or spending time with his family.

SANDY PARKS

BOOK-KEEPING WARRIOR and DATA QUEEN

I’m a self-proclaimed nerd, but since I’m the book-keeper you probably already figured that part out. I love working with QuickBooks, numbers, and organizing. I’m an active volunteer at the local Elks Lodge and have 5 kids and 6 grandkids to keep me busy when I’m not at work. My husband and I also have a small zoo at home with 2 dogs and 3 cats. I love to bake, cook, and garden. I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and St. Louis Blues hockey fan!

CHANDRA TRIPP

CHIEF EVANGELIST

If I’m putting on “The Truth Hat”, I hate Mondays. But the rest of the week isn’t so bad! I get to talk to lots of nice folks—all over the country and world–in the party rental industry about helping them reduce stress, increase profits, and improve their business. When I’m not here, I can be found in my one husband, no pets, two kids gone empty nest. I’m really just a farm girl and recovering triathlete who loves reading “foodie” publications, being outdoors, and watching college basketball & football with my family (Go Illini! Roll Tide!).

MATTHEW WAGNER

PROJECT MASTER

Service is my specialty whether we are talking about my time in the Army or ensuring you get your new tent washing machine made just the way you want it. I’m a big proponent of spending time outdoors and you can often find me mountain biking, hiking, camping, or taking pictures of wildlife in my free time. 

JAY ARENDT

CHAIRMAN

If the coffee is hot, you can expect a visit from DAD. We love our dad and he is the chief dispenser of any advice on any subject you can imagine. So we gave him the fancy title of “CHAIRMAN”!

Teeco is based in St. Louis, Missouri. We enjoy working in the heart of the Midwest – the people are friendly, the gooey butter cake is plentiful, and the baseball is (for the most part) never disappointing.

Every machine we sell is built at our headquarters. From the humble beginnings in a 1,500 square foot center to a facility that now exceeds 45,000, Teeco has the in-house expertise to service any size customer throughout the world. What makes Teeco manufacturing special is that everything from building UL approved electrical panels, fabricating the steel to maintaining an online library for future service is done in one place. The Teeco team is always ready to serve in any capacity a client may need.