Rick Vanden Boom
Mark McGinnis
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, an independent automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders and users of robotic automation worldwide, has announced the promotion of Rick Vanden Boom to Vice President of Sales and the hire of Mark McGinnis as Director of Systems Engineering.
Vanden Boom will focus on setting sales strategy, managing the sales team and managing key customer relationships. Joining the company as business development manager in 2013, Vanden Boom has risen through the organization to director and vice president of ASG until his recent promotion. A graduate of the National Institute of Technology, Vanden Boom holds a degree in electronics engineering.
"A true team player and RISE Core Value Award recipient, Rick took the reins for ASG operations at a critical time for us," said President and CEO Michael Jacobs. "He has been responsible for building the most capable ASG team that we have ever had. Rick has a passion for people and the business, and we will continue to support him in his new role as Vice President of Sales."
McGinnis has direct responsibility for the ASG group, which is dedicated to the design and build of turn-key automated robotic systems. Prior to joining Applied Manufacturing Technologies, McGinnis served for 16 years in a variety of leadership roles at a large automation systems integrator and has worked more than 25 years in the automation industry. A graduate of Ferris State University, McGinnis holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering.
"We are thrilled to have Mark join our executive team. He is a very well-known and respected leader in the automation industry, and his knowledge and experience will be a great asset to us as we expand our ASG operations," said Jacobs. "Together with the promotion of Craig Salvalaggio to Chief Operating Officer, these gentlemen are three of the most proven leaders in our industry. I know that we have the best leadership team in our company's history."
For more information contact:
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
219 Kay Industrial Drive
Orion, MI 48359
248-409-2000
www.appliedmfg.com