Class: 2025
Age: 34
Company: Palfinger
Website: www.palfinger.com
Rob leads the North American focus on product development. He also leads global product development for the Stiff Boom Crane product line, with the team in North America, Europe, and Asia. He previously led the research and development team for mechanics trucks and service cranes.
“As a key member of Palfinger North America’s leadership team, Rob is a highly collaborative and innovative engineer who continues to make outstanding contributions not only within the company but also to the lifting and heavy equipment industry,” says Jason Holt, VP operations for North America. “[H]e is a proven and capable leader—one who has achieved a great deal of success and positioned himself as an up-and-coming leader in the fields of engineering and manufacturing.”
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professional accomplishments: Directly involved in the development of four Palfinger products. Building local engineering teams that are working within global teams.
Off the clock: Archery, bowling, traveling
Favorite activity: Traveling to experience different places, food, and cultures
Fun fact: Rob holds a patent on the Palfinger Personnel Basket.
