Columbus McKinnon Executive Leadership Team

David J. Wilson

President and Chief Executive Officer

David J. Wilson joined Columbus McKinnon Corporation on June 1, 2020, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Columbus McKinnon, Mr. Wilson served as President of Flowserve Corporation’s Pumps Division from 2018 to 2020. He joined Flowserve in 2017 as the President of Flowserve’s Industrial Products Division. Prior to Flowserve, Mr. Wilson was President of the Industrial segment of SPX FLOW, Inc. He was with SPX Corporation, and subsequently SPX FLOW, between 1998 and 2017 progressing through a series of promotions that included the leadership of several global operating businesses and six years in Asia serving as the President of Asia Pacific. Mr. Wilson also led several successful corporate development initiatives while serving as Vice President of Business Development for multiple businesses. Before joining SPX, he held operating and engineering leadership positions at Polaroid Corporation.

Gregory P. Rustowicz

Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Greg Rustowicz joined the Company in 2011 as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In July 2022, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he spent 20 years with PPG Industries, Inc., where he progressed through a series of promotions in finance and accounting, including Group Chief Financial Officer of PPG’s Glass, Fiber Glass and Chemicals businesses. After leaving PPG, he joined Momentive Performance Materials as Corporate Treasurer. Most recently, Mr. Rustowicz was the Vice President of Finance for Momentive Performance Materials.

He began his career as a CPA with KPMG Peat Marwick. He is a graduate of Canisius College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and he earned a Master of Science degree in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Jon Adams

Senior Vice President, Business Integration and Strategic Project Management

Jon Adams joined the Company in 2013 and, most recently, was appointed President of the Americas. Previously, Jon served in a variety of roles with progressive responsibility at Columbus McKinnon, including CFO of the Americas, President of the Crane Solutions Group, and Treasurer and Director of FP&A. Prior to joining Columbus McKinnon, Mr. Adams served as Global Director of Finance – Silanes at Momentive Performance Materials, formerly GE Silicones. Mr. Adams, a CPA, started his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked for eight years as an external auditor. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management from Bucknell University and earned a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of Virginia.

Thomas Alder

Vice President, Global Operations

Thomas Alder joined Columbus McKinnon as Senior Director of Operations EMEA in 2023. Prior to joining the Company, Thomas held senior roles at Regal Rexnord Corporation, where he managed multiple European divisions and delivered significant gains in EBITDA, on-time delivery and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Operations at Xenios AG and Biolitec AG and held leadership positions at Draka Communications and Alcatel. Mr. Alder brings more than 25 years of international experience in operations management and organizational transformation. He holds a doctorate in electrical engineering with a specialization in optoelectronics, as well as a degree in electrical engineering with a focus on information technology, from the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Jon Backes

President, Americas Lifting Hardware

Jon Backes joined in the Company in February 2026 as President, Americas Lifting Hardware following its combination with Kito Crosby. Mr. Backes started his career in operations, continuous improvement, and strategy roles at Nestle Purina, Culligan International, and The GSI Group. He then joined The Crosby Group where he served in progressive leadership positions, eventually becoming President of the Americas for The Crosby Group and subsequently Kito Crosby. In these capacities, he led commercial and operational teams to drive profitable growth across the North American business. Mr. Backes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Bradley University.

Appal Chintapalli

President, Americas

Appal Chintapalli joined the Company in 2019. Mr. Chintapalli came to Columbus McKinnon with an extensive background in technology and industrial settings and a track record of success in general management, acquisition integration, restructuring, turn-arounds, sales, marketing, new business development and strategic planning.

Wim Fabricius

President, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Wim Fabricius joined the Company in 2026 as President of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Columbus McKinnon, Mr. Fabricius served in various senior management positions from 2014 to 2025 at Kito Crosby, including President EMEA from 2022 to 2025. With deep experience in the lifting and rigging industries, he has held key leadership roles driving commercial performance, market expansion and organizational development. He began his career in international semiconductor and wind energy markets, building cross-functional expertise in sales, marketing, and business development in both The Netherlands and the USA. Mr. Fabricius holds degrees from Saxion University of Applied and University of Twente.

Yoshio Kito

President, Asia Pacific

Yoshio Kito became President of Asia Pacific for Columbus McKinnon following its acquisition of Kito Crosby in 2026. Mr. Kito began his career with Kito Corporation in 1988 and advanced through numerous leadership roles, gaining broad expertise in operations and strategic management while strengthening the company’s global presence and innovation. He became President and Chief Executive Officer in 2006, a position he held until merging with The Crosby Group to form Kito Crosby in January 2023, where he served as Chairman of the Board and President of Asia Pacific. Mr. Kito earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Keio University in Tokyo and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and management from the University of Utah.

Alan S. Korman

Sr. Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Development and Secretary

Alan S. Korman joined the Company in January 2011 as General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. In July 2011, he was elected VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and, in 2015, he assumed the role of Corporate Development. From 1994 until January 2011, he served in various senior executive positions of responsibility at Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., including Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and President of Pentron Ceramics, Inc.

Carlo Lonardi

President, Americas Hoist and Crane

Carlo A. Lonardi joined the Company in February 2026 as President, Americas Hoist & Cranes, following its acquisition of Kito Crosby. He brings more than three decades of experience in the hoist and lifting industry, with a proven record of driving sales and profit growth, expanding market share, and leading high‑performance commercial and operational teams across the Americas. Prior to this role, Mr. Lonardi held several senior leadership positions within the Kito organization, including President and Chief Executive Officer of Kito Americas Inc., President and CEO of Harrington Hoists, Inc., and Executive Officer of Kito Corporation, before becoming President of Americas Hoist & Cranes for Kito Crosby.

Mark Paradowski

Sr. Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Systems Officer

Mark Paradowski joined the Company in 1997 as a Technical Manager. He was promoted to Director of Information Services in 2006 and later advanced to Director of Global Information Systems. In 2013, he was named Vice President of Information Services, and in 2021, Mr. Paradowski was promoted to Senior Vice President of Information Services and Chief Digital Officer. Before joining the Company, Mr. Paradowski served as a consultant at Oracle Corporation, where he supported enterprise technology implementations for major clients. Prior to Oracle, he served in technical roles at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), overseeing operations and delivery for key customer environments.

Mark Premont

Chief Product Officer

Marc Premont joined Columbus McKinnon as Chief Product Officer in 2026. Mr. Premont began his career at Kito Canada in 1993, progressing through increasingly senior roles and ultimately serving as President. He then became an Executive Officer of Kito Corporation and Chief Operating Officer of the Americas Region in 2016. In 2022, Mr. Premont became the Chief Product Officer at Kito Corporation and then Chief Product Officer for Kito Crosby. His experience includes strategic planning, marketing strategy, new business development, and operational leadership. Mr. Premont holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University.

Mario Ramos

Chief Technology Officer and General Manager, Latin America

Mario Y. Ramos joined the Company as Vice President of Global Product Development in June 2018 and has since assumed roles with increasing responsibility. Prior to joining Columbus McKinnon, Mr. Ramos was Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Product Management and Partnerships for Schneider Electric's Final Distribution line of business. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Global Engineering, directing a team of more than 500 R&D professionals across 16 locations in North America. Other positions at Schneider included Director of Engineering for Low and Medium Voltage Equipment and Director of Global Technology Center in Monterrey, México. Mr. Ramos holds an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Universidad de las Américas.

Melissa King Ruths

Chief Marketing Officer

Melissa King Ruths joined Columbus McKinnon as Chief Marketing Officer in 2026. She spent her early career with Emerson in a variety of product management, business development, marketing, and strategic planning roles, including five years based in Singapore serving the Asia Pacific region. In 2020, Mrs. Ruths transitioned to The Crosby Group with responsibility for the marketing, training, product management and engineering functions until becoming the Chief Marketing Officer of Kito Crosby in 2023. Mrs. Ruths earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rice University and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Adrienne Williams

Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Adrienne Williams joined the Company as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in June 2021. Ms. Williams joined Columbus McKinnon following a 15-year career at Compass Group North America, where she held roles of increasing scope and responsibility throughout her tenure. Her most recent role was Vice President of Inclusion & Human Resources. Previous roles included Senior Director of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources. Prior to Compass Group, she served as Director of Human Resources at Liberty Commons for three years. Ms. Williams received her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Montreat College and her bachelor’s degree from Johnson C. Smith University.