Manitowoc Appoints Regional Business Managers

Elias Chakour

October 10, 2008 • Manitowoc has appointed Elias Chakour and Keith Crider as regional business managers overseeing sales of Manitowoc crawler cranes and Grove mobile cranes. Chakour's territory is the Southeast region of the United States; Crider's is the Northeast region of the U.S. and Canada. 

 

In their new roles, both men will work closely with Manitowoc dealers in their regions. They report to David Hull, Manitowoc's vice president of sales for North America, who said both will add valuable experience to the sales team.

“We are very fortunate to have people of Elias' and Keith's experience and reputation move into these very important roles,” he said. “Their technical knowledge, background in sales and support and unique experiences make them a valuable addition to the sales team.”

 

Keith Crider

Both men bring a wealth of experience to their new positions. Chakour has more than 20 years experience in the construction equipment industry, most recently serving as regional sales manager for the LBX Company, covering the Northeast region.

 

Crider brings almost 30 years of Manitowoc experience to his new position. Prior to this most recent appointment, he was director of service operations at Manitowoc Crane Care where his role included the development of Latin America's Crane Care organization.