All Erection & Crane Rental Corp. Adds Five New Hires

December 15, 2011–All Erection & Crane Rental Corp., Independence, Ohio, has made five personnel appointments in its Southeast Region. Russell Johnson joined the sales staff at the company’s Geismar, La., branch. Russell brings many years of crane industry experience, including working at other All branches, to his new role. He began as a crane operator and worked as an erection supervisor until he moved into sales in the mid-1990s.

Chris Elliott joined the company’s Knoxville sales team. He’s a third-generation crane industry veteran who helped grow his family business, Elliott Crane Service, from a 15-crane company to more than 50. He also operated his own firm, CE Cranes, Inc., and brings more than 30 years of experience to his new position. Elliot will cover middle and western Tennessee as well as western Kentucky.

Jeremy Bendorf has been named safety director for the Orlando and Tampa offices. He has more than 12 years of experience in the safety field, working as an on-site coordinator, teaching OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training classes, and performing safety audits.

Mike Ayers has been appointed safety director for All’s three Carolina branches. He began his career in occupational safety in 2004, and has experience as a construction industry superintendent and safety manager. He also has multiple OSHA certifications.

Mike Bryant, who previously worked as aerial division manager at All Crane Rental of Georgia’s Atlanta office, was named dispatcher for the Charleston, S.C., yard. Bill Eberly, the previous dispatcher, will be transitioning into a new role in parts procurement and as a service writer.