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The ALL Family of Companies has promoted Joe Kiskunas to branch manager of Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental’s Kaukauna, Wisconsin, location. He succeeds longtime branch manager Scott Jerome, who retired after more than 40 years with the company.
Kiskunas, who is approaching his 10-year anniversary with ALL, most recently served as operations manager at the Kaukauna branch. His career has included roles in dispatch and logistics before moving into branch leadership.
“I’m excited to continue the tradition of Dawes and the Kaukauna branch,” said Kiskunas. “Dawes has a rich history of excellence throughout the Midwest. My job, and the job of everyone here, is to keep that story alive while adding our own chapters to it.”
Dawes operates four branches in Wisconsin, including Kaukauna, Madison, Milwaukee and Elk Mound. In recent years, the company has experienced a wave of retirements as veteran employees have concluded their careers, opening the door for new leadership across the organization.
“For years, the Kaukauna branch has had a reputation as the home of the crawlers. We’re well known for working in wind energy. We’ve been in fields all over Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas,” said Kiskunas. “Now, we’re seeing opportunities open in other energy sectors. We’re seeing a lot of work in the construction of corporate campuses and the data centers that have been sweeping this part of the country.”
Kiskunas worked closely with Jerome to prepare for the leadership transition. “Scott was extremely focused and detail-oriented,” he said. “I learned by his side, plus he left me voluminous notes from throughout his career. It will all contribute to a continuity of service for our customers.”
