2026 Rockets captains thank IPS founder and CEO Kevin J. Gray for
a decades-long investment in UT Athletics
ROSSFORD, Ohio — Industrial Power Systems (IPS), a family-owned Northwest Ohio specialty and general contractor headquartered in Rossford, is celebrating more than 30 years of support for University of Toledo Athletics through its longstanding suite investment at the Glass Bowl.
This season, that commitment was recognized in a signed letter to IPS founder and CEO Kevin Gray from the 2026 Toledo football captains: Julian Fox, Connor Walendzak, John Alan Richter and Andrew Zock. Writing on behalf of the team, the captains thanked IPS for its continued commitment to Rocket football. They said that support, year after year, helps create the game-day energy and atmosphere that sets Toledo apart in the Mid-American Conference.
The captains also thanked IPS for more than its game-day presence. They pointed to the investment IPS has made in the program itself, saying it helps create opportunities for players and allows the program to keep building. They described being a Rocket as representing the university, the city of Toledo, and the Northwest Ohio community. The letter closed simply: “We are proud to play for you.”
“IPS has been part of this community since 1985, and the Rockets have been part of our story for most of that time,” said Kevin J. Gray, founder and CEO of Industrial Power Systems. “Our people live here, work here and cheer for this team. Receiving a letter like this from the players is a reminder that investing in Toledo is about more than a building or a scoreboard. It’s about the young people who represent all of us every Saturday.”
— Kevin J. Gray, CEO, IPS
IPS’s support for UT Athletics is one part of the company’s broader community involvement across the region it has served for more than four decades. From the company’s headquarters in Rossford, Ohio, IPS self-performs general trades, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, insulation and HVAC work for clients throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Its work ranges from ground-up general contracting to commercial HVAC services, including 24/7 emergency response.
Businesses and facility owners looking for a single, trusted partner for their next project can reach the IPS team through the IPS Website’s Contact Form or by calling 419-531-3121.
About IPS
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rossford, Ohio, IPS — Industrial Power Systems — is a family-owned industrial, general, and specialty contractor delivering projects from concept to completion, and beyond, across the country. IPS self-performs mechanical, electrical, general trades, fabrication, sheet metal, 24/7 HVAC service, and virtual design & construction work, handling any size project with the same standard of Integrity, Performance, and Safety.
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