Chicago Pneumatic has named Todd Francis vice president North America for stationary compressors. Francis will be based out of CP’s Rock Hill, S.C., office and be responsible for new business development and expanding its distribution network across North America’s compressor markets.

Francis is a veteran of more than two decades in the commercial construction and heavy equipment sales and rental field, including seven years with Atlas Copco. He previously served as national account manager for Chicago Pneumatic Construction. Previously he worked in senior sales management positions with Allied Construction/Sandvik Tamrock and the Cat Rental Store.

“Todd’s extensive background with Chicago Pneumatic Construction and the Atlas Copco Group, combined with his experience leading business development efforts across a variety of construction and heavy equipment business units, position him for immediate success as our new vice president, North America,” said Chicago Pneumatic president Ellen Steck.