Kett Tool (Cincinnati): This manufacturer of electric and pneumatic portable power saws, sears and nibblers for sheet metal applications, has appointed Alex Rozumovich as the company’s new vice president, where he will oversee day-to-day activities, including marketing and sales, public relations and strategic planning, as well as engineering, quality control and manufacturing. Rozumovich succeeded Rick Fowkes, who retired after 34 years of service with the company.
Rozumovich joined Kett Tool in 2002 as an engineer and earned a promotion to director of engineering in 2007. During his time at Kett, Rozumovich has assumed responsibility for engineering, quality control and manufacturing for Kett – duties that will continue in his new role as vice president. With nearly 40 years of experience, Rozumovich has extensive knowledge in machining, CNC programming, mechanical designing, manufacturing and quality assurance. Rozumovich received his undergraduate and master’s in mechanical engineering in Bryansk, Russia in 1977.
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