Apache Structured for Growth
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Apache Hose & Belting Co., Inc, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is pleased to announce Connor Deering has joined the executive management team as Vice President of Sales. Connor brings nearly 20 years of industrial sales experience, a majority of which was with Mueller Company, a division of Mueller Water Products, Inc. In his most recent role, Connor was the Vice President & General Manager of the Gas Products and Services divisions. He has held various sales positions within Mueller including National Sales & Marketing Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Territory Manager. Connor holds a BS from Ohio University and an MBA from Millikin University. Connor will be responsible for sales leadership across all Apache operating companies.
Tom Weisenstine has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Tom will be responsible for product management and marketing functions. He will also pursue opportunities for expanding business both domestically and internationally and will be a focal point for acquisition activities. Tom previously held the title of Vice President of Industrial Sales.
Kyle Gingrich has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. His duties are comprised of overseeing worldwide operations including fabrication, warehousing, purchasing, global sourcing, inventory control, and quality control. Kyle was previously Vice President of Supply Chain Management.
Apache President and CEO, Tom Pientok said, "The addition of Connor rounds out our leadership team and better positions us to move forward with our strategic growth objectives."
Apache Hose & Belting, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, is an employee-owned company founded in 1963 and now employs more 190 worldwide. Apache and its subsidiaries serve customers throughout the United States and North America in addition to customers in South America and Europe.
Contact:
Cindy Gewecke, Executive Assistant
319-297-0709
