Manitowoc Cranes has named Joe Maslizek vice president of sales for Manitowoc crawler cranes and Grove mobile hydraulic cranes in North America.

Maslizek will oversee sales in North America for Grove and Manitowoc cranes, including distribution management and major accounts management in the region, reporting to David Hiull, senior vice president of sales and marketing for North America.

“Joe has been in the lifting industry for over two decades — half of that with Manitowoc,” said Hull. “His knowledge of our cranes, customers and the North American market is a valuable asset to our company.

Maslizek joined Manitowoc in 2001 as senior regional business manager for Potain tower cranes, and became director of sales and major accounts for Grove and Manitowoc products in 2010.