Houston – January 13, 2025 - Tadano America Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Fendrick as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Tadano America crane business, effective January 13, 2025. In this pivotal role, Fendrick will report directly to Dean Barley, President & CEO of Tadano America, and will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the business strategy to enhance efficiency and drive growth.
With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Fendrick has established a strong track record of success in scaling and managing crane businesses. Over the past two decades, he has played an instrumental role in significantly expanding crane operations across North America, holding various leadership positions including General Manager, Vice President, and President and COO.
“Jack’s career is marked by a consistent history of growth and success in the businesses he has led. His experience encompasses sales and branch management at the dealer level, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of our customers' needs and the necessary support for Tadano's continued growth in North America,” stated Dean Barley, President and CEO of Tadano America Corporation. “Jack possesses the ideal blend of leadership skills and experience that will enable Tadano America to realize its growth objectives within the lifting industry. Having known Jack for several years, I am confident that his personality and drive will further elevate our business.”
In response to his new role, Fendrick remarked, “Tadano has built an exceptional reputation and value as a leader in the lifting industry, and I am eager to contribute to guiding the dedicated team of high-performing individuals at Tadano America.”
As COO, Fendrick will be based at the Tadano America corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
About the Tadano Group
Since Tadano developed Japan’s first hydraulic truck crane in 1955, the company has grown globally, while constantly striving to implement our Corporate Philosophy of Creation, Contribution, and Cooperation. The Tadano Group delivers our Core Values – Safety, Quality, and Efficiency Based on Compliance (C+SQE) – in each and every one of our products and services.
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