Movers & Shakers

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- 23 Apr 2020 ( #971 )
1 min read
McKnight
McKnight
Raleigh, NC, United States
Tompkins International
has named Denny McKnight as CEO, replacing founder Jim Tompkins, who, after 45 years, has decided to shift his focus and continue to actively support the firm by remaining in the role of chairman.
McKnight has served as president of Tompkins International since 2013 and CEO of Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins International, since 2018. Prior to that, he was one of the first partners of the supply chain consulting practice for Tompkins International.

Boehler
Boehler
Richfield, WI, United States
Hy-Brid Lifts
has appointed Brad Boehler to its board of directors. In this role, Boehler will tap into his years of industry experience in both engineering and market development to help guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts.
Boehler's career spans nearly 25 years in the equipment industry, including work as an engineer focused on product design and development. He also has experience with associations that build safety and training protocols. Most recently, Boehler served for eight years as president of Skyjack, where he was instrumental in growing the footprint and global distribution of the brand.
Boehler will join a board comprised of six individuals who meet quarterly to help guide, grow and diversify the Hy-Brid Lifts business while remaining true to the key design hallmarks of the brand.
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