John Krane Appointed Director of Crane Operations

John Krane has been appointed Director of Crane Operations at Duffy Crane & Hauling in Henderson, Colorado. Jeffrey L. Cummings, owner & president, announced the appointment. In his new role, Krane heads a team of premier crane operators, lift planners estimators and operations staff, which serve the Rocky Mountain Region. He will report to Dan Urmann, Chief Operating Officer.

Duffy Crane & Hauling, which celebrates 132 years in business in 2018, is a diversified provider of crane & rigging services, millwright, industrial storage and specialized transport services. The company operates two Colorado terminals in Henderson and Pueblo.

Krane has more than 20 years experience in the crane industry. A native of the Kansas City area, he began his career in crane manufacturing with RO Corporation (now a division of Terex Cranes).

Krane’s broad base of experience includes both operations management and business development management at both local and national levels.  He has provided cranes and project leadership on both coasts, including several projects in the Gulf Coast, North Dakota and in the southeastern United States. In 2015 he became the first in the industry to lease the 716-ton Manitowoc MLC650 conventional crawler crane.

Krane earned his masters of business administration from Baker University. A certified crane inspector, he has earned additional certifications in a wide range of topics in crane operations, safety and business management.

Founded in 1886 in Denver, Colorado as a family owned and operated business, Duffy Crane and Hauling is one of Colorado’s oldest and most trusted companies. Duffy’s long history of continued success is due to our on-going commitment to our customers in providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation. For more information, please visit www.duffycrane.com