ASSP elections highlighted by Walaski’s upcoming move to president
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), has announced its new leaders based on the 2024 Society elections. All terms begin July 1. Pam Walaski will serve as ASSP president for 2024-25. “Our Society’s strength is rooted in our dedicated volunteers and their desire to lead our organization,” said ASSP President Jim Thornton, CSP, CIH, FASSP, FAIHA, whose term ends June 30. “Engaged safety professionals have always defined...
Hyundai Material Handling announces 2024 Dealer Awards
Hyundai Material Handling (HMH) has announced the winners of this year’s dealer awards at a ceremony held during MODEX 2024. This year Hyundai presented six dealers with awards in four main categories: Peak Performer, Summit Award, Apex Award, and the Chuck Leone Award for Dealer of the Year. The Peak Performer Awards, presented to dealers that eclipse their goals in units, parts, and market share, went to Hurricane Industrial (small...
Toyota Material Handling North America appoints Taggart as CFO
Mark Taggart assumed his new role as Chief Financial Officer of Toyota Material Handling North America on April 1. Taggart will continue as Chairman of Toyota Industries Commercial Finance. Mark Taggart, former Toyota Industries Commercial Finance (TICF) President & CEO, assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) on April 1. Taggart will continue his role as Chairman of...
Process Safety Technical Consultant Ehab Tayel joins the Hargrove Controls & Automation Process Safety Team
Ehab Tayel, TÜV (Rheinland), FSE, CFSE, brings nearly two decades of process safety experience and a passion for the safety lifecycle to Hargrove Controls & Automation’s process safety team in the Pasadena, TX office. Hargrove Controls & Automation has announced that Ehab Tayel joins their team as a Process Safety Technical Consultant. In his new role, Tayel will enhance the capabilities of Hargrove Controls & Automation’s...
ASSP names 2024 Outstanding Safety Educator
Leslie Rex Stockel, a widely respected educator in the occupational safety and health field and member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) for 35 years, is the Society’s 2024 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator. Stockel, Ph.D., CSP, SMS, is an associate professor of professional practice at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. She also is faculty advisor for the university’s student section of...
Former Yale employee honored with lifetime achievement award by supply chain industry publication
Yale Lift Truck Technologies has announced that Jay Costello, who formerly served as director of dealer marketing, has received a lifetime achievement award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Costello retired in late 2023 after more than 50 years with Yale – approximately half of the brand’s 100-plus years in business. His time with the organization included 36 years as the brand’s vice president of marketing, followed by...
Genuine Parts Company announces officer promotion
Genuine Parts Company has announced its board of directors has appointed James F. Howe to the position of President, Motion, the company’s industrial business, effective April 1, 2024. With nearly three decades of dedicated service to the company, Howe brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Most recently, Howe served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial and Technology Officer, where he...
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