joined the United States Army and spent most of his active duty time with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. After leaving the military, Bob worked for Ceva Global Logistics and most recently, Hilti Corporation.
Donna DeWitt- Director- Operational Excellence and Quality
The Crosby Group also announced the addition of Donna DeWitt as the Director-Operational Excellence and Quality. As Director-Operational Excellence and Quality, Donna will be responsible for the global coordination of quality resources and programs as well as Crosby’s overall operational excellence activities. Donna comes to Crosby with extensive
experience in Continuous Improvement and Quality, and she has worked in that capacity for some very reputable companies such as Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Schlumberger and most recently, Paccar Winch. She is also a six sigma black belt.
Curt Jabben- Director of Engineered Product Sales
Curt Jabben has been promoted as the Director of Engineered Product Sales for the Crosby Group. In his new position, Curt will oversee and administer the sales process for Crosby solutions that require additional engineering, specialization, or modification in order to meet the widely varying needs of Crosby’s customers. The majority of Curt’s 25 years with Crosby
were within the marketing organization in various roles, and most notable, his 7 years as Marketing Manager. The last five years he has led Crosby’s efforts as the Product Manager for blocks and sheaves.
Bob Myers- Block and Sheave Product Specialist
Also to note, Crosby welcomes Bob Myers as the Block and Sheave Product Specialist for The Crosby Group. In his new role, Bob is responsible for sales and marketing support for Crosby’s distribution partners, OEMs and end users who have chosen or are considering Crosby blocks and sheaves for their lifting solutions. Bob will be working closely with multiple resources within Crosby to identify new product innovations, develop new tools, promote Crosby’s design and performance benefits, and assist the extended Crosby sales organization along the successful growth trajectory that the block and sheave product line has enjoyed to date.
[INDUSTRY NEWS] Bob brings a tremendous amount of
industry knowledge and experience that he earned over a prominent career in sales with Gunnebo Johnson that spanned 30+ years. Most recently, he lead the sales efforts of Paccar Winch until joining Crosby. Bob’s long-term relationships with distribution, OEM’s and end users will serve him well in his new role. With multiple facilities in North America
and abroad, the Crosby Group manufactures premium accessories used in lifting and material handling applications for a wide range of industries ranging from oil and gas exploration to construction. The company, known for its uncompromising quality, premier customer service, and ‘world-class’ training programs, offers a broad range of products suitable for the most demanding of operating conditions. Products include wire rope clips, hooks, shackles, lifting clamps, hoist rings, overhaul balls, snatch blocks, crane blocks and sheaves. y
Houston Structures Announces Dowen Raynor as New Engineering Sales Manager
> The Ulven Companies are pleased to announce the hiring of Dowen Raynor as an Engineering Sales Manager within their Houston Structures business. In this position at Houston Structures, Raynor’s main accountability is for global field sales activities. Tammy Sievers, Director of Human
Resources at Ulven said, “We were looking for a skilled technical sales professional who could help our company continue to attain our growth goals and establish our product acceptance in the marketplace. We feel we have found this person in Dowen.” Dowen has an MBA from George Fox
University, a M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Idaho, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Boise State University. He is also Six Sigma Green Belt certified. Dowen has over 15 years of sales, engineering and manufacturing experience in areas such as commercial casting design, blueprint-to- production activities and leading a global product team. Houston Structures supplies the cast,
forged, machined, and fabricated structural support products the world depends on for Hydroelectric, Bridge, Structural, and Mining Industry projects. The Ulven Companies have been in the
forging industry for over 40 years – starting with the founding of Ulven Forging, Inc. in 1971. y
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