People News: American Seating, IANA
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
Heidi Peterson, COO, American Seating
American Seating appoints Heidi Peterson as Chief Operating Officer. Also, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) elects its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers.
American Seating
American Seating, a provider of transportation seating products in North America, on Dec. 13 announced that it has appointed Heidi Peterson as its new COO.
Peterson, who brings a “wealth of operational expertise and strategic leadership to her new role,” will oversee all operational and engineering functions within the company.
Peterson’s career includes a successful tenure as Vice President of Operations at Haworth, where she spearheaded lean processes and quality enhancements across North American manufacturing and supply chain operations.
“Heidi’s extensive experience and proven track record in driving operational excellence align perfectly with American Seating’s goals,” said American Seating CEO Tom Bush. “We’re pleased to welcome her aboard as our new COO.”
According to the company, Peterson’s dedication to operational enhancements extends to her previous roles, notably as Director of Operations at Tennant, where she optimized performance in safety, quality, cost and culture across multiple locations.
“I am honored to join American Seating, a company with a rich legacy of innovation and commitment to excellence,” said Peterson. “I look forward to leveraging my expertise to drive operational excellence and further elevate the company’s market leadership.”
Peterson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Michigan State University, complemented by a minor in supply chain management.
IANA
The IANA Board of Directors on Dec. 13 announced the election of its 2024 Officers, slated to assume their roles on Jan. 1, 2024.
Trevor Ash, CEO of CIE Manufacturing, Inc., was elected as Chairman of the Board. Ash’s intermodal career spans his tenure at CIE Manufacturing, where he started in 2016, preceded by more than 20 years of sales experience, including six years at Top Lift Enterprises Inc.
“Trevor has been a stalwart member of the intermodal community and the IANA Board,” said IANA President and CEO Joni Casey. “His insights from the equipment supplier perspective have proven instrumental as we navigate the dynamic shifts within supply chains and manufacturing.”
The Board also elected Tom Williams, the Group Vice President of Consumer Products at BNSF Railway, as Vice Chairman, and Michael Burton, President of C&K Trucking, as Treasurer.
Joining the 2024 Board for three-year terms are the newly elected and re-elected members: EJ Bronwasser from Milestone Equipment Holdings, Barbara Melvin from the South Carolina Ports Authority, Garry Old from COFC Logistics, and Shawn Tureman from Norfolk Southern (NS).
Continuing their service alongside Ash, Williams, and Burton on the Board of Directors are Christopher Brach from Radiant Road and Rail, Dr. Noel Hacegaba from the Port of Long Beach, Ryan Houfek from DCLI, Tim Humbert from C.H. Robinson, Maryclare Kenney from CSX Transportation, and Donna Lemm from IMC.
