Tsurumi Recognizes Employee Growth with Company-Wide Promotions
Tsurumi (America) Inc. announces a series of internal promotions across multiple departments, recognizing employee growth and reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within.
The promotions span a wide range of disciplines, including sales, engineering, marketing, operations, information technology, procurement, accounting, and customer engagement. By expanding leadership responsibilities across these key areas, Tsurumi strengthens the expertise and resources available to support customers throughout North America.
The following employees have received promotions and expanded responsibilities (listed alphabetically by last name):
Vlad Amador – Cybersecurity & IT Manager
Haley Borg – Tradeshow Specialist
Pat Donahue – Municipal Project Manager
John Hartz – Municipal Engineering Manager
Ben Houk – Portable Sales Manager
Ashleigh Johnson – Municipal Sales Manager
Kaz Kubo – General Manager, Procurement
Yumiko Lindgren – General Manager, Marketing
Brian Noe – Accounting Manager
Joe Ranieri – Midwest Regional Sales Manager & Industrial Sales Manager
These promotions recognize the experience, dedication, and expertise demonstrated by each individual while reinforcing Tsurumi’s commitment to investing in its people. Each employee brings valuable industry knowledge and specialized expertise that will help strengthen the company’s ability to serve customers, support distribution partners, and respond to evolving market demands.
As the water, wastewater, construction, industrial, mining, and infrastructure sectors continue to evolve, Tsurumi remains focused on aligning its organizational structure with the needs of the markets it serves. By placing experienced professionals in positions that leverage their expertise, the company is enhancing customer support, expanding technical expertise, improving operational efficiency, and creating stronger connections between customers and the resources they depend on.
“At Tsurumi, our people are one of our greatest strengths,” said Chris Bristol, CEO of Tsurumi (America), Inc. “These promotions reflect the talent, commitment, and expertise of our team members. I am confident their leadership will help us continue delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and long-term value to our customers and partners.”
The promotions also reflect Tsurumi’s long-term commitment to developing future leaders and creating opportunities for professional growth within the organization. By investing in employee development and recognizing proven performance, the company continues to build a strong foundation for sustainable growth while maintaining a high level of service and support.
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