I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Kenny Leathers as the next President of Kadant Black Clawson. Kenny will continue to report to me as we transition into this new chapter for both of us. Starting in January, we will share responsibilities for a brief period to ensure a smooth handover, with Kenny fully stepping into his new role in February.
Kenny has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a proven ability to drive sales and business success. He has led key organizational changes while upholding our shared cultural values and respect for individuals. Under his guidance, our applications, field service, and sales teams have been restructured to ensure the right people are in the right roles, positioning us for ongoing success.
As a leader, Kenny has fully embraced our 80/20 process, championed aftermarket business initiatives, pursued capital system opportunities with determination, and strengthened our client relationships. The introduction of our Symphony Service support model--which integrates people-first values with advanced technology--is a testament to our commitment to innovation and client focus. Kenny is uniquely positioned to lead this next evolution of our operating model.
Kadant Black Clawson is a remarkable organization with a strong team and many opportunities for growth. Reflecting on the 29 years I've been part of this team, I am incredibly proud of all we've accomplished together and I look forward to continuing this journey alongside Kenny and everyone at KBC. Please join me in congratulating Kenny on this well-deserved promotion!
Sincerely,
Chris Demler
Vice President, Kadant Inc.
