New vice president for American Crane

Manufacturer of overhead electric cranes and hoists, American Crane & Equipment Corporation, based in Pennsylvania, USA, has appointed Karen Norheim to executive vice president.

Norheim will support the president in overseeing all company operations. Jobs will include a focus on continued expansion, growth and long term strategy, a spokesperson added.

Prior to her new role, Norheim was vice president of marketing and information technology, carrying out marketing activities and established network and computer systems. Norheim studied at Pennsylvania State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Information Science and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Norheim has also worked in web development, web analysis and marketing management.