Lexington, KY (January, 2009)—Frank Snapp, Manager, Technical Product Support, announced the promotion of Joe Staton to Product Specialist, Hydraulic Cranes, and the new appointments of George Mitchell, Tony Hatton, and Jeff Horan to the position of Associate Hydraulic Crane Technician.

Joe Staton has been with Link-Belt fourteen years. He worked previously in all areas of assembly including as a Team Leader and, prior to that, as a mechanic. He has broad experience in both the telescopic and lattice lines.

George Mitchell holds two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration. He completed a broad-based, marketing generalist training program with assignments in product support, service training, and manufacturing.

Tony Hatton comes to Link-Belt from a large machinery and supply company where he served as a service technician. He completed a broad-based training program.

Jeff Horan comes via the United States Navy where he served as a weapons control technician and force protection specialist. He completed a broad-based training program.

“These new assignments will add depth and experience to an already-strong customer support team,” said Snapp.