John Toher, Director, Product Support, announced Jeff Schmidt as a District Service Representative to broaden and further strengthen Link-Belt’s field service team. Schmidt has a varied background in both the private sector and the US Navy operating and maintaining heavy equipment. He is a certified crane operator, has held supervisory positions in both operations and maintenance, and started and managed his own commercial landscape business. Schmidt resides in Jacksonville, Florida.

In another product support announcement, Troy Krumm, Manager, Product Support, announced the promotion of Brian Smoot to Associate Product Technician to further expand the factory product support team. Smoot graduated from Morehead State University with a BA in Business Administration. His prior work as an assistant service manager in an auto dealership gives him a strong technical background and extensive customer service experience. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky.

Bruce Kabalen, Supervisor, Marketing Information, announced the hiring of Susan Miller as Tradeshow Coordinator. Miller has over 20 years of experience planning tradeshows, conventions, and incentive programs. She received a BA from Indiana University. Prior to working at Link-Belt, Miller owned her own business. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky.

Vi Brine, Customer Service Supervisor, announced the addition of Dan Stifle as Customer Service Representative. Dan has 10 years of experience in all aspects of the warehousing and shipping business. Dan lives with his wife and two children in Hillsboro, Kentucky.