Husqvarna Announces New Management Personnel

Dec. 21, 2011
Husqvarna Construction Products this week announced new management appointments in its Heavy User business. Ron Rapper was appointed business development manager of Husqvarna Construction Products. In this role, he will be responsible for helping to develop sales strategies and grow the Heavy User business in North America.

Husqvarna Construction Products this week announced new management appointments in its Heavy User business. Ron Rapper was appointed business development manager of Husqvarna Construction Products. In this role, he will be responsible for helping to develop sales strategies and grow the Heavy User business in North America.

Rapper will report to Steve Chamberlin, president of Husqvarna Construction Products, North America. Rapper has been a part of the Husqvarna team since 2001 and brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and management. He previously held the role of director of heavy user sales, Husqvarna Construction Products North America.

Rapper is a board member of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association and has been an active member since 1993. He was chairman of the CSDA’s Training Committee for 10 years. He also is a member of the National Demolition Association.

Ryan Wesselschmidt was appointed to director, heavy user sales of Husqvarna Construction Products. He will be responsible for leading the sales efforts for professional construction equipment across the United States. He previously held the role of distribution regional manager-east, and eastern national accounts manager, Husqvarna Construction Products.

Wesselschmidt has been a part of the Husqvarna team since 2001 and brings 10 years of experience in sales and management.

Husqvarna Construction Products manufactures equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The product range includes power cutters, floor saws, ultra-early-entrysaws, tile and masonry saws, wall and wire saws, core drilling machines, surface preparation equipment, demolition equipment and diamond tools for these and other applications.