FAIRBURN, Ga., Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pangborn Group, a global leader in surface preparation solutions, is pleased to introduce Lori Kent as their new Vice President of Operations, effective 22 January 2018. As VP Operations, Kent will oversee all Pangborn operational units and initiatives including operational strategy, supplier management, program management, and global manufacturing to ensure the highest level of quality and customer delivery. She will report directly to Roger Stonecipher, President, The Pangborn Group.
Kent is a 25-year veteran of the manufacturing industry, with experience running various divisions of Char-Broil, LLC, in Atlanta, including establishing supply chains and operations in China. Kent has also had direct responsibility for Product Management, Product Development, and Corporate Strategy. She was most recently Director of the Project Management Organization (PMO) for Char-Broil, where she developed the organization from inception to a team of over 75 global members.
"Lori is an accomplished leader, with broad experience running global operations," said Roger Stonecipher, President of The Pangborn Group. "She brings a great mix of leadership, operations and product management experience, as well as project management and new product development talent to her new role. Lori has the unique experience of running various functional areas, as well as corporate strategy, and knows how to flex between tactical and strategic issues. Lori is also very personable and we feel she will be a great fit to our organization."
"I couldn't be more excited about joining The Pangborn Group," said Kent. "Not many companies have been around since 1873. Obviously, they have been doing something right, by providing customers with reliable and innovative surface preparation solutions globally. I'm excited about joining Roger and the Pangborn team and look forward to bringing my experience and support to the group."
Lori received her Bachelor of Science from Columbus State University and her MBA from Auburn University. She has also earned certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt), Project Management (PMP), and Executive Leadership from the University of North Carolina.
Lori and her husband, Lewis, have three children and will remain in the Atlanta metro area.
About The Pangborn Group
The Pangborn Group designs, manufactures and services shot blast and surface preparation machines and related products for a range of industries, including foundry and forge, metalworking and descaling, automotive and heavy truck, ship and rail, defense, and energy. The company has led the way in all aspects of the surface preparation industry with unique designs, heavy-duty applications, and best-in-class service and support. Pangborn is headquartered in Fairburn, Georgia, USA with global offices in Germany, Italy, China and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.pangborngroup.com.
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