Link-Belt Marks the Passing of Braxton Snyder

Braxton Snyder

February 25, 2011 – Bill Stramer, vice president of marketing, sales, and customer support for Link-Belt, Lexington, Ky., announced last week the passing of Braxton Snyder, manager of worldwide sales for the company. Snyder began his career at Link-Belt in 1982 as a district sales manager covering the Middle East and parts of Europe while living in Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. Upon returning to the U.S., he was the district manager for the western U.S. He moved to Lexington, Ky., in 1988, and was promoted to manager of international sales.

In 1994, Snyder assumed the position of manager of North American sales and in 2005 was promoted to manager of worldwide sales.

 

Snyder was a long-time member of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association where he represented Link-Belt and other crane manufacturers on the Allied Governing Committee. He was also a member of the Associated General Contractors of America, the Northern California Crane Owners Association, and several other regional associations. Snyder will also be remembered as the master of ceremonies at Link-Belt customer events.

 

"Brax was a true professional in every way," said Stramer. "He had earned the respect of crane owners, distributors and competitors and will be remembered as one of the good guys of our industry. Our Link-Belt family has lost a colleague, a leader and a true friend with his passing."

 

Snyder is survived by his wife, Marcia; daughter, Allison; son, Braxton; and a granddaughter. Services will be held Saturday, February 26, in Lexington. Contributions are suggested to the Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose St., Lexington, Ky. 40536.