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

716.689.5621
Henry.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

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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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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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