Timken Co.
David A. Novak was appointed director of service engineering and strategic projects. He joined the company as an associate sales engineer in 1987. Blake Scanlon was appointed director of global sales and engineering development. He will handle commercial and technical training and career development for Timken application, design, sales and service engineers.
SS&G
The Akron office announced the following promotions: Tax Department, Jennifer Seeling to senior associate; Kelly Pulling to senior associate; and Jaysen Mercer to manager; Assurance Department, Donald Grassler to manager; Retirement Plan Design and Administration, Jennifer Ludwig to senior associate. The Cleveland office announced the following promotions: Tax Department, John Hollo, senior associate; M. Lynne Baranek, senior associate; Dennis Vaughn, Jr., manager; Michelle Hawkins, manager; Ronald Reed, Jr., manager; and Sharon Sturgill, manager; Assurance Department, Brandon Morris, senior associate; Human Resources, Lisa Smith, senior associate; Administration, Jeannette Schwartz, executive administrative assistant.
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