David Chesnutt
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has promoted David Chesnutt to Senior Vice President of Sales. Chesnutt, most recently the general manager of Methods' Southeast territory, assumes responsibility for all national product sales through Methods' direct offices and dealer network.
"David is an experienced and enthusiastic sales leader who has delivered customer success throughout his career in the machine tools industry," said Rick Alton, Methods CEO. "His successful sales record, support of countless customers and machining expertise have earned him industry-wide respect. David is the right person to lead our salesforce and help our customers succeed in our evolving industry."
"I accepted this role with gratitude to our owners-the McIver family. Our team, our builders and our customers together make up what is great about our industry," said Chesnutt. "For more than 65 years, Methods has provided world-class machine tools, the best engineering and automation and a commitment to customer service that runs deep through every part of our business-and we will not slow down. I am passionate about building on our legacy to benefit today's manufacturers and those who will follow."
Chesnutt, who joined Methods in 1991 in his general manager role, built a formidable team at the Charlotte, NC, office and a strong customer network in the Southeast. His first position in the machine tool industry came at Watson-Hegner Corporation in 1983 as a sales engineer in western Virginia, before moving to WC Burroughs in 1986-then a Methods dealer-as the office manager for WCB.
Upon Methods' transition to sell direct in the region, Chesnutt was asked by then-CEO Clem McIver Sr. to join Methods. He initially ran the company's Florida office and served as Nakamura-Tome product manager. Throughout his 40+ year career, he has strived to build lasting partnerships which remain strong to this day.
For more information contact:
Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
65 Union Avenue
Sudbury, MA 01776
877-MMT-4CNC (877-668-4262)
www.methodsmachine.com