About Us
TailHand® was born out of a close call and a big idea. Co-founder Michael, proud owner of 32 acres of woodland paradise, has a habit of using his truck’s tailgate as a makeshift workstation while chainsawing logs. One fateful day, everything slipped—and the chainsaw made a beeline for his leg. Luckily, his trusty denim saved the day, but Michael knew he couldn’t rely on his jeans to be his safety plan.
Frustrated by the lack of options to make tailgate work safer and more efficient, Michael and his wife, Suzie, took matters into their own hands. The result? TailHand—a game-changing tool that transforms your tailgate into a rock-solid, ready-for-anything workstation. Whether you’re wrangling logs, tackling projects, or earning a living from your truck, TailHand helps you get the job done—independently, safely, efficiently.
Ready to turn your truck into the ultimate mobile workspace? TailHand’s got your back (and your legs).
Mission
TailHand's mission is to empower pickup truck owners by transforming their tailgates into versatile, durable, mobile workstations enabling them to work smarter, safer, and more confidently from anywhere.
Values
TailHand Company embraces the values of innovation, empowerment, safety, and productivity striving to enhance the functionality of pickup trucks while fostering a community of enthusiastic users. Made in America, TailHand prioritizes quality and customization and is dedicated to transforming the way pickup truck owners utilize their vehicles, ultimately redefining the capabilities of mobile workspaces.
Michael Ruhs - Co-Founder, CEO
Michael Ruhs, co-founder of TailHand, brings over 20 years of experience as an award-winning marketing executive, having worked with top-tier companies like Microsoft, 3M, and General Electric. A 2-time ADDY Award winner, he has launched and grown numerous successful products.
An entrepreneur from the start, Michael’s ventures began at age 11, selling flavored toothpicks, handmade jewelry, and later building a lawn mowing business. By 16, he was restoring vintage Mustangs to fund his education at the University of Minnesota. His competitive streak extended to sports, including mountain biking and equestrian cross-country eventing, where he transformed overlooked horses into champions.
Michael champions progress over perfection, values empathic leadership, and sees mistakes as stepping stones to innovation. In his free time, he’s shredding mountain bike trails, blending AI with photography, or savoring a fine bourbon.
Suzie Ruhs - Co-Founder
Suzie Ruhs knows how to make the pieces fit—whether it’s simplifying complex ideas or optimizing how trucks are used. Co-founder of TailHand, Suzie has been putting her trusty truck, Brown Betty, to work for nearly a decade, from hauling firewood to tackling tree removal. She’s passionate about helping other truck owners work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
With 15 years as a leader in the healthcare industry, Suzie has built regulatory compliance programs and fostered strong partnerships. Her knack for organization and operations is key to TailHand’s success.
Off the clock, Suzie enjoys cooking and baking, often inspired by The Great British Baking Show, exploring trails in her Toyota 4Runner, Mad Maxine, and savoring fall days on the patio.
