Sugar Grove, Ill. — Metrolift, an aerial specialist based in Sugar Grove, Ill., near Chicago, recently named Chris Brown vice president, asset management/strategic development. The company also recently hired Danielle Kendall as rental coordinator/inside sales.

Brown is returning for his second stint with Metrolift after nearly two years with Chicago Industrial Equipment as general manager. Brown has been in the equipment industry since 1996, working in equipment sales, rentals, training, parts and service. In his new role with Metrolift, he will focus on equipment sales and asset management.

Kendall joins Metrolift after a two-year stint as a sales coordinator at Chicago-based Patten Industries, before which she was an assistant dispatcher for Joe Dieter & Sons Trucking Co.

“Even during these tough economic conditions, we will be proactive by recruiting the best people in the industry,” said Rick Dahl, Metrolift president. “We believe that in doing this, we will continue to see growth here at Metrolift. We are happy to have Chris back on board with us. He will play a vital role in our continual growth. Danie has the experience we are looking for. She will be a key in providing great customer service and knowledgeable information about our equipment to our customers.”

Metrolift is No. 103 on the RER 100.