Verne Bintz, founder of the Verne Bintz Company, passed away on October 29. He was 97. Bintz began his career in the footcare industry in the 1950s and founded his company in 1976 by producing handmade, leather-covered scaphoid pads in his garage in his free time. The company now distributes products from more than 20 vendors.
Bintz was a member of the second pedorthic class at Ball State University and a founding member of the Pedorthic Foot Care Association (PFA). The PFA Vendor of the Year award was renamed The Verne Bintz Vendor of the Year Award after the company received it in 2010.
“I am privileged to have worked with my father for over 25 years. His wisdom, instincts, and integrity have been second to none in our industry. His spirit will live strong in the Verne Bintz Company,” said Ellen Bintz Vivoda, the company’s president.
