Walbro has announced a number of organization changes to provide enhanced focus in the major markets it serves including lawn and garden, recreation/marine and flow control products.
Jerry Kibby has been promoted to Vice President, Lawn & Garden, with overall responsibility for Walbro’s Global Lawn & Garden business unit. He previously served as Lawn & Garden financial controller.
Jeff Sensmeier has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Business Development and Marketing, Lawn & Garden. He will be responsible for business development and market intelligence as well as acquisition activities.
Chris Quick has been promoted to Vice President, Global Recreation & Marine, with responsibility for fuel tank business development and operations for the Lawn & Garden and Recreational/Marine markets.
Robert McCue has been named General Manager, Aftermarket. He will have overall responsibility for Walbro’s aftermarket parts and service activities.
Kenji Konishi has joined Walbro as General Manager, Flow Control. In this role he will be responsible for Flow Control’s overall direction including business objectives, product strategies and manufacturing operations.
“These changes will increase the efficiency of our organization and provide faster response to the needs of our customers in our major markets,” stated Tony Martin, Walbro’s CEO Walbro is a global market leader of engine management systems for the lawn and garden, recreational and marine, outdoor power equipment, and two-wheel small engine markets.
Walbro also provides Flow Control products for the Medical Industry. Walbro manufactures ignition systems, fuel injection, air/fuel management systems and fuel storage and distribution systems and also flow control valves and systems. Walbro is a global organization with manufacturing, sales and engineering services in China, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, Italy and the United States, with headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Additional information is available at www.walbro.com/.
For more information, please contact:
Ann Guernsey
Walbro Engine Management
(520)229-5623
aguernse@walbro.com
