The position is newly created for the purpose of developing, coordinating and prioritizing strategic growth initiatives for Cleaver-Brooks.

Stephen “Steve” C. Summerill is joining Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. in the position of senior vice president of strategic business development. Summerill will report to Welch Goggins, president and CEO, and will work from the Thomasville, GA, location, where he will serve all product groups of the company. The position is newly created for the purpose of developing, coordinating and prioritizing strategic growth initiatives for Cleaver-Brooks.

Summerill has previously served in a similar capacity for another global manufacturing business with particular emphasis on markets in the Americas. In that role, he achieved significant expansion goals, while working closely with an independent dealer distribution system. He has an extensive background in marketing, sales, acquisitions and other corporate development.