Permobil has demonstrated its commitment to its information technology processes. In a Dec. 8 announcement, the complex seating and wheeled mobility manufacturer said Chief Information Officer Katrin Blixt had joined Permobil’s group management team. Blixt now reports directly to CIO Chuck Witkowski. “This move reflects Permobil’s strategic decision to fast-track its digital evolution, encompassing upgrades…
Permobil Adds CIO Katrin Blixt to Group Management Team
Symmetric Designs Hires Cory Monks as U.S. National Sales Manager
Monks, an ATP, is a seating and wheeled mobility veteran.
Symmetric Designs has a new sales manager for the United States. The seating and positioning company, based in Salt Spring Island, B.C., announced the appointment of Cory Monks, ATP, on Nov. 26. “Cory will be instrumental in developing a U.S. national sales and support strategy for Symmetric to ensure our full line of products are…
Permobil Hires Executive VP, Quality & Regulatory, for Global Team
The new position reports directly to Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski.
Permobil has added to its global leadership team. In a Nov. 10 press release, the manufacturer announced that Mark Elliott had been named to the new position of executive vice president, quality and regulatory, and will report directly to Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski. Previously, Elliott was vice president, quality, for Permobil Americas. He joined Permobil…
VGM & Associates Welcomes VP of Marketing
Desiree Trimble takes over the position on Nov. 17.
VGM & Associates has announced a new vice president of marketing. Desiree Trimble will take over the position on Nov. 17, replacing Mandi Rogers, who has been named vice president of events for VGM Group. Trimble has more than two decades of experience in marketing, communications and creative strategy, and has served VGM Group for…
Commentary: Remembering Dan Diestel, DIESTCO Manufacturing
It takes a village to create mobility independence.
The high-tech segments of seating and wheeled mobility get most of the headlines, I know. The electronics, the carbon fiber and titanium, the smart technology, the ever-more-nimble power bases and ever-more-versatile power seating certainly have their allure. But in more than two decades of covering Complex Rehab Technology and mobility, I’ve learned that independence and…
VGM Hires Angie McClure as SVP of Corporate Accounts
The home medical equipment veteran has become part of the member services organization’s leadership team.
Angie McClure has joined VGM & Associates as its senior vice president of corporate accounts. McClure has held leadership roles in marketing, business development and sales strategy, most recently serving as senior director of marketing at Forbin. She also has worked extensively in the senior living sector and served as senior director of business development…
Cody Verrett Named Permobil Americas VP of Sales
The CRT industry veteran succeeds Todd Walling, who was named Permobil Americas president in August.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) veteran Cody Verrett is the new vice president of sales for Permobil Americas, the CRT manufacturer said in a Sept. 30 news announcement. Verrett has worked for manufacturers and CRT providers for nearly three decades and “brings a deep understanding of the market and strong credibility with clinicians, customers and partners,”…
Russ Rolt Joins Amylior Sales Team
Rolt served as PDG Mobility’s director of sales.
Industry veteran Russ Rolt has joined the sales team for power seating and power wheelchair manufacturer Amylior. Rolt announced via a Sept. 15 social media post that he was the company’s new vice president of sales in the United States and internationally. Amylior confirmed the news in a Sept. 18 social media post, saying it…
Todd Walling Named President of Permobil Americas
Walling previously served as senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas.
Complex Rehab Technology industry veteran Todd Walling has been named the president of Permobil Americas. Walling, who previously served as senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas, replaces Chuck Witkowski, who became Permobil’s CEO on July 1. “With nearly two decades of transformative leadership at Permobil – including 10 years as SVP of sales…
Permobil Foundation Elects New Board Chair
More than $4 million was raised during Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski’s term as chair.
The Permobil Foundation has elected a new board chair and new board members. In a July 29 press release, the foundation said John Richards, vice president of strategic alliances & sales operations, Permobil Americas, would become the new board chair starting Aug. 5. “With more than 26 years at Permobil, John has dedicated his career…