Meuser
PITTSTON — The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has selected Scott Meuser, who serves as the Chairman and CEO of Pride Mobility Products Corp., a worldwide leading designer and manufacturer of mobility solutions, as the 2025 Titan of Industry.
Meuser will be honored at Second Annual Titan of Industry Award Celebration on Thursday, May 8 at The Banks – A Waterfront Venue.
“I’m honored,” Meuser said. “I’ve got great affection for the Greater Pittston Chamber Commerce. They were very supportive of Pride in our early years helping with some early financing that was the foundation for the company to be built the way it is today.”
Meuser added, “When they called and told me they wanted to give me this award, I was just very honored that an organization that had been supportive of me that I knew when I was starting out, wanted to recognize that my career journey has been successful. To know Sandy Insalaco is the first titan, I’m in very good company.”
Under Meuser’s leadership, Pride Mobility has evolved into a global enterprise, renowned for its innovative products that enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges.
The company’s origins trace back to 1986, when the Meuser and the Kretchik families began manufacturing lift chairs in a modest facility on Main Street in Pittston.
“After I graduated from Wharton, I started working for a mergers and acquisitions company in Connecticut and a company that was for sale came across my desk and it was called Pride Health and Equipment, in Pittston, PA, a place I hadn’t really heard of.” Meuser’s father Stanley, who had been working in the same industry as an executive salesperson, heard of Pride Mobility.
“My father had an interest in potentially acquiring the company and he got to know Simon and Tom Kretchik and a plan was made with my help as sort of the guy arranging the deal where we would buy Simon out for a seller’s note,” Meuser recalled. “Tom would get a share of the company and we would try to upgrade its products and its marketing and sales.”
Stanley, having been with a much larger company in the industry, knew a lot of top independent sales reps to enlist in giving Pride Mobility a better chance of attaining strong sales.
At that time, Scott joined Pride Mobility as the vice president of finance with the thought of modernizing products and upgrading the company to eventually sell it off. But that never happened.
Meuser’s brother Dan joined the team and saw great potential with the product line.
“Dan saw there was a bigger opportunity than we thought to grow the lift chair business and start to grow internationally,” Scott said. “We saw the opportunity to modernize scooters and then from scooters we ended up developing the Jazzy® Power Chair (1996) and then we got into Quantum Rehab® (2000) and all these subsidiaries and life’s what happens when you’re making a plan.”
Scott was making most of the decisions at Pride Mobility and in 1988, it was decided at that he be named president of the company. Dan left the company in 2008 to pursue a career in public service eventually being elected to Congress in 2018.
Recognizing the growing demand for mobility solutions, Pride Mobility expanded its product line in 1992 to include mobility scooters, introducing the Shuttle scooter, which set new standards in design and user customization.
Under Meuser’s guidance, Pride Mobility has consistently prioritized research and development, leading to significant advancements in the mobility industry.
Pride Mobility’s growth under Meuser’s leadership is also marked by strategic acquisitions and product diversification. The company acquired Stealth Products® in 2014, enhancing its offerings in seating systems and positioning components.
Innovations such as the iLevel® technology, introduced in 2015, allowed users to elevate their seating position while maintaining mobility, reflecting Meuser’s dedication to combining functionality with user empowerment.
Author, actor, motivational speaker and U.S. Army veteran, Bryan Anderson, who lost both legs and his left hand to an IED explosion in Iraq, is the company spokesperson for the iLevel® chair.
Meuser’s strategic vision has propelled Pride Mobility into international markets, establishing subsidiaries across Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. This global expansion reflects his commitment to making advanced mobility solutions accessible worldwide.
The company’s relocation to a state-of-the-art facility in Duryea in 2022 further signifies its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.
Beyond product development, Meuser emphasizes corporate responsibility and community engagement. Pride Mobility actively participates in initiatives that support individuals with mobility challenges, demonstrating a holistic approach to its mission.
Meuser’s leadership style fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and social responsibility within the organization.
Visionary leadership characterizes Meuser’s tenure at Pride Mobility, a relentless pursuit of innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals with mobility needs.
His strategic initiatives have not only expanded the company’s global footprint but have also set new benchmarks in the mobility industry, solidifying Pride Mobility’s reputation as a pioneer in the field.
As for the future of Pride Mobility, Meuser is enthusiastic on keeping the company moving forward in the area of Research & Development and with the advent of newer materials like lithium batters and carbon fiber to make scooters lighter, at 62-years-old, he’s not about ready to retire.
“I have no plans to move on and I have an unbelievable team and in all the years I’ve run Pride, I’ve never had as strong a team as we do now,” Meuser admitted. “They make me look good and I get to focus on a big picture issues, the strategy, and trying to look around corners to see what’s going to happen next and this world. I got good balance in my life. I think I got good health and hopefully I got another 10-years in me.”
Throughout the years, Meuser has relied on great family support with wife, Susan, daughter, Olivia, and sons, Alexander and Ethan.
