BigWigs & New Gigs: Manufacturing

Warsaw-based AcceLINX has added a new member to its roster of consultants who are available to assist startups in their growth from concept to commercialization. Phil Lindeman most recently...... Read More

Wabash National Corp. has promoted Kristin Glazner to senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She most recently served as vice president – corporate human resources. Glazner...... Read More

PTS Diagnostics, a U.S.-based manufacturer of point-of-care biometric testing devices, has named Kevin Huttman executive director, commercial marketing operations. He is a decorated military...... Read More

Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has added Ivan Tornos as group president, orthopedics. He previously served as worldwide president for urology/medical and critical care at Becton,...... Read More

Cummins Inc. has named Jonathan Wood vice president – components engineering. As an officer, he will continue to lead all aspects of engineering for components along with his role as engineering...... Read More

Furrion, a global leader of innovative products and solutions for the specialty vehicle market, residential, and marine sectors, has established its first office in the United Kingdom and...... Read More

Conexus Indiana has appointed two senior executives to join its leadership team to help target the impact of technology on the industries. Elizabeth Hagerman has been named chief innovation...... Read More

Elkhart-based Poly Electronics LLC has hired Jonathan Shaull as an electrical design engineer. He has completed a four-month internship with the company, where he demonstrated a deep understanding...... Read More

Brehob Corp. has hired Rob Grizzle to lead air compressor sales as the company’s first sales manager, air compressor division. He has more than 23 years of industrial sales experience and...... Read More

Warsaw Chemical has named Kevin Feldman chief revenue officer and Edward Leon chief operating officer. Feldman has spent his career overseeing and executing the transformation, growth and...... Read More

Lippert Components Inc. has promoted John Ries (pictured) to vice president of RV products. He most recently served as general manager of LCI’s specialty products division. Braxston Cave...... Read More

GE Aviation, Lafayette Engine Facility has promoted Renato Vidal to plant leader. He is responsible for providing leadership for engine assembly and overhaul operations as the plant continues...... Read More

Kimball Electronics has appointed Desiree Castillejos chief strategy officer and vice president of corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. Chris Thyen (pictured) has been promoted ...... Read More

Scott Whetro has been hired as a sales representative for Fortville-based Indy Technical Sales. He brings 22 years of sales experience in the machining and automation industries. Whetro ...... Read More

Richmond-based Primex Design & Fabrication, formerly Woodruff Corp., has promoted Debbie Robinson to sample department coordinator. She previously served as a design engineer for 20 ...... Read More

Jasper-based Kimball Electronics Inc. has announced Vice President of Human Resources Julie Dutchess is retiring after nearly 43 years with the company. She started her career at the manufacturing ...... Read More

Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. has hired James Rigney as head of marketing. He brings two decades of experience in global marketing strategy and brand development for brands including ...... Read More

ArcelorMittal, a global steelmaker with a major presence in northwest Indiana, has named Brad Davey chief executive officer for its North American operations and a member of the group ...... Read More

Batesville-based Hillenbrand has appointed J. Michael Whitted senior vice president, strategy and corporate development. He brings more than 20 years of strategy and M&A experience to the ...... Read More

Continental Structural Plastics, a world leader in vehicle lightweighting technologies, has promoted Karen Williams to plant manager of its Huntington-based manufacturing facility. She becomes ...... Read More