CINCINNATI, Ohio – (Feb. 25, 2016) – Kett Tool, an Ohio-based manufacturer of electric and pneumatic tools, announces that Rick Fowkes, vice president of Kett Tool, will retire from the company effective Feb. 26. Fowkes retires after 34 years of service with the company. Alex Rozumovich, currently director of engineering, will assume the role of vice president on Feb. 29.
“Throughout his Kett career, Rick has demonstrated integrity and an enduring commitment to our company,” said Kathy Conlon, president, Kett Tool Company. “Rick has been a valuable partner to me and to the company throughout his 34 years. We thank him for his career with Kett Tool and wish him the best in retirement.”
During his 34 years with Kett, Fowkes was involved in all aspects of the business. He began his career at Kett Tool in 1982 as a sales associate. After gaining several years of sales and marketing experience, he became sales manager for the company in 1989. In 2007, he was promoted to vice president of the company, where he oversaw day-to-day activities, marketing and sales, public relations and strategic planning.
“I am grateful to have spent 34 years with this great company, and deeply honored to have had the opportunity to be part of its leadership for the last nine,” said Fowkes. “I am very proud of what my Kett colleagues have accomplished during our time together and know that Alex will play a big part in the continued success of the company going forward.”
Rozumovich has served as director of engineering since 2007.
ABOUT KETT TOOL COMPANY:
Kett Tool Company is celebrating 75 years in business producing electric and pneumatic portable power saws, shears and nibblers to cut a wide range of sheet material used in various applications. Kett Tool has dealers located in every state in the USA. To learn more about Kett, please visit www.kett-tool.com or call (513) 271-0333.
