Klein Tools Inc. (Lincolnshire, Ill.): Mark Klein has been promoted to director, North American sales, where he will direct, coordinate and develop sales growth in the company's electrical, telecom and utilities channels. His new position also entails overseeing the design and execution of strategic sales plans and product promotions for the company's North American sales force and rep organizations.
He most recently served as manager, strategic channel development, which included all of Canada, HVAC, Telecom, Utilities, and MRO. Klein holds a BA from the University of Iowa, an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and will be attending Northwestern University in the fall, 2010.