Muskegon, MI, January 16, 2024 – RENK America in Muskegon, Michigan welcomes Robert Palmer as the new Vice President of Washington Operations. His focus will be on augmenting RENK America’s presence, communication, and relationships with the US Government and foreign embassies in Washington D.C.
Palmer recently retired as a Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve. He previously served as the mobilization assistant to the Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. His military assignments include the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States Northern Command, United States Transportation Command, and Air Force Reserve Command.
As an Air Force officer, he contributed to public affairs policy and communication strategies on critical issues including recruiting, readiness, operations, force structure, and personnel. His expertise and guidance helped advise the Secretary, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations and other senior leaders within the Air Force and Space Force.
Palmer has an extensive background in political science, public affairs and international affairs, having earned degrees from The Citadel, Indiana University, and Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
“We are honored to have Rob joining our mission. His experience as a general officer in the Air Force Reserve, his extensive knowledge of legislative and public affairs, and executive leadership will be a tremendous asset to RENK”, said Ted Trzesniowski, Chief Executive Officer for RENK America. “Rob will be vital to the mission of RENK and our initiatives and goals as we continue to be the trusted partner for mobility solutions, aftermarket support and test equipment for our customers in the United States and abroad.”
About RENK Group
Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, RENK Group is a globally leading producer of mission-critical drive solutions across diverse civil and military end markets. Our product portfolio includes gear units, transmissions, power-packs, hybrid propulsion systems, suspension systems, slide bearings, couplings & clutches and test systems. RENK serves customers active in industries for military vehicles, naval and civil marine, cement and plastics production and as oil & gas, as well as customers in hydrogen, CCUS and industrial heat pump applications. In fiscal year 2022, RENK generated a revenue of EUR 849 million.
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