PRESS RELEASE: Elliott Equipment Company Bolsters Leadership Team with Two Strategic Hires
Elliott Equipment Company, a leading manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks and cranes, is thrilled to announce the recent hire of two new leaders to support the company’s continued growth and long-term investment in operational excellence and product innovation. Andrew Schumacher has joined the company as Vice President of Nebraska Operations, and Chad Barrett joins Elliott as Director of Product Management.
Schumacher will report to Stellar Chief Operating Officer Craig Shafer and Barrett will report to Stellar VP of Supply Chain and Product Management Matt Schroeder, further strengthening the alignment between Elliott and Stellar. This structure is designed to foster greater collaboration, accelerate shared operational and product development initiatives, and create stronger synergies across the companies as both continue to work towards the shared goal of delivering innovative, customer-driven solutions for the industries they serve.
Andrew Schumacher, VP of Nebraska Operations
As Vice President of Nebraska Operations, Andrew Schumacher will oversee Elliott’s production, quality, safety and engineering functions. With the full operations team reporting to Schumacher, he will be responsible for the continued advancement of operational excellence across the organization. Schumacher brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in equipment manufacturing. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Wayne Combustion Systems, a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company. His career also includes several senior leadership roles, where he developed a deep expertise in operations leadership, engineering, lean manufacturing, team development and fostering a strong safety culture.
“Andrew brings a strong combination of leadership and expertise that is aligned with our vision for the future,” said Shafer. “We’re excited to see the impact he’ll make on the organization as Elliott continues to grow.”
Chad Barrett, Director of Product Management
Elliott also announced the addition of Chad Barrett as Director of Product Management. In this role, Barrett will lead ongoing development and enhancement of Elliott’s product portfolio while strengthening the integration of customer feedback and marketing insights into Elliott product lines. Barrett brings more than a decade of experience in engineering and product development within the utility equipment industry. His experience working directly with end users and industry stakeholders will help Elliott continue to deliver solutions that address real-world challenges while advancing safety, performance and reliability.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chad to the team,” said Shafer. “His combination of engineering expertise and customer-focused mindset will help ensure the voice of the customer remains at the center of everything we do.”
Elliott’s Commitment to Growth & Excellence
The hiring of both Schumacher and Barrett reflects Elliott’s continued focus on investing in talent that brings strong industry knowledge to the organization. Elliott is committed to building the capabilities needed to support customers and dealer partners while positioning the company for an optimistic future.
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