EXPO manager Sebastian Rosito Returns to Koelnmesse

Koelnmesse brings internationally experienced EXPO manager Sebastian Rosito back to Cologne for new leadership role

On January 1, 2024, Sebastian Rosito will return to Koelnmesse to take over as Senior Vice President in Cologne, Germany, with responsibility for the International Hardware Fair, Asia-Pacific Sourcing, spoga+gafa, spoga horse and h+h cologne. He will also manage the relevant outbound events in the division portfolio as part of his global portfolio responsibility. He is taking over from Markus Oster, who has been temporarily managing the business unit in addition to his regular role.

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Monahan Partners Celebrates Cory Humphrey’s 25th Anniversary


On August 10, 2023, the breakroom at Monahan Partners, Inc. was the scene for a celebration event as colleagues, friends and loved ones gathered to commemorate a remarkable milestone in one employee’s journey. Cory Humphrey, a dedicated and steadfast member of the Monahan family, was met with an unexpected surprise. Humphrey’s parents, children, wife and coworkers were all on hand to celebrate his 25-year anniversary with Monahan.

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Global Shop Solutions VP Achieves 25-Year Milestone

It’s rare to find employees who work 25 years at the same company, especially in the volatile software industry. That’s why Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers, is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Mike Melzer, Vice President of Operations & Service.

“At Global Shop Solutions headquarters, Mike is often the first to arrive and the last to leave,” says Dusty Alexander, President and CEO of Global Shop Solutions. “We deeply appreciate his energy, integrity, loyalty, and knack for addressing our customers’ most challenging issues. As I’ve often said during our numerous customer visits together, standing alongside Mike makes me feel 10 feet tall – together, we can tackle anything!

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Hospeco Names Brett Snow Sr. Director: Janitorial/Sanitary and Foodservice

Three-decade jan/san sales veteran to focus on high-profile accounts

Hospeco Brands Group, a full-line manufacturer of cleaning and protection products to serve the janitorial, industrial supply, foodservice, healthcare and hospitality markets, has promoted Brett Snow to the new position of senior director corporate accounts — janitorial/sanitary and foodservice. Snow, a 30-year jan/san sales veteran, will be responsible for growing high-profile food service accounts.

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Global Shop Solutions Controller Achieves 15-Year Milestone

When independent accounting contractor JoAnn Agee closed the year-end books for Global Shop Solutions in 2007, she had no intention of going to work full-time for the global provider of ERP software for manufacturers. A few months later the company’s Chief Financial Officer invited her to do just that, and this year Agee celebrated her 15th year as the company’s controller, adding another member to Global Shop Solutions’ growing cadre of employees who have achieved this milestone.

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NAM Announces New VP of Energy and Resources Policy

The National Association of Manufacturers has announced Brandon Farris as its new vice president of energy and resources policy.

“Brandon joins the NAM at a pivotal time in our country and for our industry,” says NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Manufacturers across the United States face regulatory challenges that affect their ability to do what they do best: transform and deploy modern technologies to protect the environment, while creating jobs and strengthening the economy. Commonsense regulatory and permitting reform, along with energy security, are needed now more than ever. Brandon’s experience and expertise will help manufacturers accomplish these critical goals.”

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Global Shop Solutions: New Director of Product & Engineering

Success in the highly-competitive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software market requires continual development of new tools and technology advancements that simplify manufacturing. Global Shop Solutions, a leader in ERP software for manufacturers around the globe, is proud to announce the promotion of Trent Maynard to Director of Product & Engineering.

“Our primary focus at Global Shop Solutions has always been to simplify manufacturing for our customers,” says Dusty Alexander, President & CEO. “From Trent’s first day with us, he demonstrated a relentless attitude for finding new product advancements and technology to make our customers’ lives easier. That’s exactly the kind of person I want leading our product into the future.”

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Andrew Krauss Joins Nexstep as Purchasing Specialist

Nexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is pleased to announce that Andrew Krauss has joined our corporate office in Springfield as a Purchasing Specialist. Krauss grew up in Mantua, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University. After graduation, he worked in professional sports operations for the Nashville Sounds, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Columbus Clippers. He worked as a recruiter for Speedway and J.P. Morgan Chase in Columbus and then returned to Speedway in a purchasing capacity.

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