Scott Pedersen has been named GOMACO’s new VP of engineering/research and development (R&D). Pedersen has been with GOMACO since 1995 when he joined the R&D department as a drafter. He was promoted to R&D manager in 2009.
He replaces Kevin Klein, who recently retired after 39 years of service—the past 16 as VP.
Under Klein’s leadership, GOMACO saw the advent of new models of curb and gutter machines, including the GT-3600 capable of pouring a two foot radius, and slipform pavers like the GHP-2800 with dual-telescoping abilities, along with several other models in the company’s full line of concrete paving equipment. He oversaw the evolution of the GOMACO machine control system and the advent of G+ controls, GOMACO’s own industry-leading and proprietary control system. The advancement of the control system also helped make stringless paving possible. Klein and GOMACO worked closely with Leica and Topcon to help develop, test, and prove stringless paving systems for slipform paving and curb and gutter applications.
“With heartfelt admiration and appreciation, I would like to say thank you to Kevin for all his hard work, leadership, and dedication to GOMACO and our customers,” said Kent Godbersen, VP of worldwide sales and marketing, in a statement. “Kevin was always the go-to person when sales needed assistance in taking care of customers. His professionalism and positive attitude will certainly be missed.
“Scott, as our R&D Manager, is the natural replacement for Kevin,” Godbersen said. “He has worked closely with Kevin and managed the projects and personnel of the department and the R&D shop for the past 14 years. He’s traveled extensively for GOMACO, meeting with our customers at trade shows and on their job sites to test new machine ideas and concepts and discuss their equipment needs face to face. His professionalism and knowledge of the full line of GOMACO concrete paving equipment will be a great asset in his new position.”
Source: GOMACO
