Meet Our Trainers
The professional training team at Columbus McKinnon is composed of a group of individuals with very diverse backgrounds and a great deal of experience. Several of our trainers are members and leaders of industry and safety organizations.
Meet Our Trainers:
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Henry Brozyna
716.689.5621Henry.Brozyna@cmco.com
Areas of Expertise:
Rigging Techniques and Inspection
Hoist and Crane Inspection and Maintenance
Load Securement
Industry Experience: 30 years
Certifications:
Certified CIC Rigger /Signal Person
Certified CMCO Hoist Maintenance Instructor
Certified Lift Director
Associations & Professional Affiliations:
Crane Institute Certification (CIC), Rigging Certification Committee
WSTDA-Web Sling Tiedown Association, Committee Member
Jon Walters
414.350.9610
Jon.Walters@magnetek.com
Areas of Expertise:
AC and DC drives in EOC service
Motors / brakes in EOC service
AIST Technical Report No.6 Specification of Electronic Overhead Traveling Cranes for Steel Mill Service
Industry Experience: 29 years
Certifications:
Bachelor of Science EET Milwaukee School of Engineering
Associations & Professional Affiliations:
Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) member
Proficient in Crane Manufactures Association of America (CMAA) specification 70 standard
Proficient in Material Handling Institute (HMI) standards
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Dennis Hankes
262.252.2972
Dennis.Hankes@magnetek.com
Areas of Expertise:
AC and DC drives in EOC service
Brakes in EOC service
Radio Products in EOC service
Drive Support Tools
Hoist Sync Spec
Industry Experience: 12 years
Certifications:
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Electromechanical Technology
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Mike Mizzell
262.373.3134
Mike.Mizzell@magnetek.com
Overhead Crane Electrical
Overhead Crane Maintenance
Overhead Crane Inspection
Rigging Inspection and Implementation
Wire Rope Hoist Inspection and Installation
Industry Experience: 24 years
Certifications:
Overhead Crane Inspection
Rigging Inspection
Rigger
Associations & Professional Affiliations:
Proficient in OSHA 1910.179, CMAA, ASME and NEC codes
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Ricky Pickup
+49 160 9783 730
ricky.pickup@stahlcranes.com
Areas of Expertise:
Hazardous locations Inspection, Maintenance and Requirements
Hoist Inspection and Maintenance
Overhead Crane Inspection
Industry Experience: 7 Years
Certifications:
Industrial Electrician for Buildings and Operating Technology
Certification as Person Qualified for Explosion Protection According to BetrSichV.
Associations & Professional Affiliations:
Gutegemeinschaft Kranservice e.V.
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Frank Pfeiffer
+49 1622824303
frank.pfeiffer@stahlcranes.com
Areas of Expertise:
Hazardous locations Inspection, Maintenance and Requirements
Hoist Inspection and Maintenance
Overhead Crane Inspection
Crane operator
Industry Experience: 24 years
Certifications:
Industrial Mechanic
Trainer Aptitude
Master Industrialist
Certification as Person Qualified for Explosion Protection According to BetrSichV.
Certified Crane Operator Trainer
Certified Forklift Trainer
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Brian Leister
CM Entertainment (Rock Lititz)
630-315-7769 office
407.928.9608 mobile
Brian.Leister@cmco.com
Areas of Expertise:
Entertainment Rigging
Industrial Rope Access
Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
Fall Protection
Hoist Maintenance
Industry Experience: 2003 to present
Certifications:
CM-ET Pro Certified Hoist Technician
SPRAT Level 3 Rope Access Technician
IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician
Fall Protection Qualified Person
Competent Inspector of Fall Protection Equipment
Powered Industrial Trucks & Aerial Work Platforms Trainer
ETCP Certified Arena Rigger
ETCP Recognized Trainer
First Aid, CPR, AED Certified