These include in-chassis interfaces compatible with the large automation suppliers’ controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, as well as protocol gateways and industrial wireless solutions. For more than 25 years, ProSoft Technology’s product lines have grown to over 400 communication interface modules supporting more than 60 different protocols. ProSoft Technology specializes in the development of industrial communication solutions for automation and control applications. ProSoft Technology: Where Automation Connects “ProSoft is a strong brand in the industrial automation market and, with the new, innovative products we have coming out I feel we are poised on the brink of some explosive growth.” “I’m very excited about this new role,” said Ken.
Ken joined ProSoft Technology in 2008 as a Product Marketing Manager where he has had increasing responsibilities since then. For the next 30 years he held increasing rolls of responsibility at Rockwell Automation as Support Engineer, Commercial Engineer, Product Marketing Manager, Commercial Marketing Manager and finally moving to the field as a Solution Architect.
Ken started his career with Allen-Bradley in 1978 as an Engineering Lab Technician, building the first 1771 I/O system for Allen-Bradley. Ken will also have responsibility for ProSoft’s worldwide standards for branding and marketing, and product training for both employees and customers.īecause of Ken’s 35 years of experience in the industrial automation field, he is uniquely fitted for this new role at ProSoft. This includes ownership of programs that accelerate new product launch intitiatives and generate superior levels of demand for ProSoft Technology products and solutions in the global marketplace. In this expanded role, his primary responsibility will be to drive sales growth through superior brand execution. Tom has relocated to Bakersfield from the San Francisco Bay area and his wife Nancy will join him in the next couple of months.Ken’s responsibilities will include all commercial/web marketing and training activities worldwide. I look forward to being part of this dynamic group for many years.” The other attribute of ProSoft Technology I found irresistible is the can-do, get-it-done, larger-than-life attitude that is present in all facets of the company. Sales and support are handled locally, with real people in your time zone who speak your language. This philosophy extends throughout every part of the business. “One of the things that attracted me to ProSoft was the fact that they are a company that thinks globally but acts locally. “I have been following the progress of ProSoft Technology for some time now and I am honored to be asked to represent this strong brand of extraordinary products,” said Tom. Magazine’s fastest growing companies in America and among Business Journal’s largest and fastest growing private companies in Silicon Valley. Tom’s leadership helped guide the company through organic sales growth and multiple acquisitions creating one of Inc. While at Valin, he was responsible for a US-based global distribution business with five divisions, 15 operations, and 250 employees. Most recently he served in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Valin Corporation, a provider of process control and automation solutions. ProSoft Technology, Inc provides and developes connectivity solutions that link dissimilar automation products compatible with the large automation suppliers' controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric. Tom comes with a vast array of experiences that will help take ProSoft Technology to the next level. Most importantly, we were looking for someone who would be a strong fit within the ProSoft culture. “With the help and guidance of an executive search team from Korn/Ferry International, we were looking for a candidate with experience and expertise in leading global businesses, industrial automation technology, global sales and marketing and general business management.
“Our search for ProSoft’s next CEO began this past spring,” said Gary Joke, Chairman of the Board of Directors for ProSoft Technology. ProSoft Technology, Inc., a leading global industrial communication company, is pleased to announce that Thomas Crone has accepted the position of President and CEO effective immediately.
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