Interkal Celebrates and Recognizes Dan Victor

Jon Moody • May 5, 2025

The welcome screen in the showroom as we celebrate the achievements of Interkal and Dan Victor

Left to Right: Hal Thomas (Interkal CEO and Kotobuki Seating President), Dan Victor (Senior Structural Engineer), Keiko Sutton (Kotobuki Seating CEO)

Interkal and KSI recently came together for a massive celebration to congratulate one of our very own. Dan Victor, who has been integral to the company for nearly four decades, was the center of attention as we celebrated both him and the Victory Series rollout.

Our Chief Structural Engineer, Dan Victor, has been an invaluable asset to Interkal for over 37 years now, being the go-to person to solve any problem, and putting a hundred percent into everything he does. He’s been integral not only to Interkal, but also the community.

Dan has served on the NFPA Technical Committee on Assembly Occupancies from 1990-1998 and has participated significantly in the development of ICC 300 since its beginnings in 2000, also serving on the Committee on Bleacher Safety since 2023. Dan’s passion for this industry is apparent in his continuing dedication to the safety of our products and the communities that enjoy them.

So, when it came time to rebrand the classic Interkal bleachers, it was a no-brainer to recognize one of our best and brightest. We’re proud to have the Victory Series named in Dan’s honor, to recognize all his achievements, both past and future.

Dan has prioritized safety and quality for all his years at Interkal, ensuring that everything put out meets the highest standards. Not only has he spent decades making sure that Interkal meets the high quality they are known for, but he’s also passed on this knowledge to everyone he’s worked with.

The big celebration featured all the goodies, including a massive cake, snacks and beverages, music, and fun for all. No celebration is complete without speeches as well, and not only did we get one from Dan himself, but also Interkal CEO Hal Thomas and Kotobuki CEO Keiko Sutton.

We’re so glad we got to celebrate one of our greatest assets and give Dan the thanks and recognition he deserves. Luckily, Dan isn’t going anywhere! We’re looking forward to what the future holds as Dan continues to make Interkal better every day.

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