Kobelco Names New COO, Excavator and Crane Divisions

Jan. 23, 2019

Jack Fendrick has been appointed chief operating officer/VP over Kobelco USA’s excavator and crane divisions. Fendrick has been with the company since 1996, most recently as VP of the crane division.

As COO, Fendrick will oversee the operations, marketing, and services organizations for both excavators and cranes.

“Jack has been the head of Kobelco Cranes North America for 16 years,” says Nate Suzuki, president/ CEO. “He brings valuable leadership to the executive team and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the industry. We are confident Jack will succeed in boosting the foundation of the North American excavator business.”

Adds Fendrick: “2019 will be a year of great opportunity for Kobelco USA. We are a strong company that is known as the excavator authority, and we have seasoned employees who are experts in their field. I look forward to building upon this great foundation and working with the Kobelco dealers to expand our mutual business.”

Source: Kobelco USA