Missouri-based Springfield Marine yesterday announced the promotions of Andy Ellis from project manager to senior manager of worldwide operations, and Dee Thomas from marketing manager to director of product and marketing.
“As we expand our manufacturing footprint and increase operational capacity, it’s essential that our processes, product development, and brand strategy remain tightly aligned,” said Mike Folkerts, president of Springfield Marine, in a statement. “Andy’s leadership will be instrumental in standardizing quality systems, advancing continuous improvement initiatives, and managing the technical execution of our facility expansion to support long-term scalability. At the same time, Dee’s ability to integrate product development, engineering coordination, and multi-brand marketing ensures we continue delivering innovative, market-ready solutions across both the Springfield Marine and Shark brands.”
As senior manager of Worldwide Operations, Ellis will lead all continuous improvement activities and oversee quality assurance across all facilities, manage the facility expansion in Nixa, Missouri, USA, and drive efficiency through all manufacturing operations.
As director of product and marketing, Thomas will oversee the strategic direction and execution of both product and brand initiatives for Springfield Marine and its Shark Seating brand. Additionally, she will manage the product portfolio of both Springfield Marine and Shark brands, lead all product development and marketing activity across both brands, and provide leadership for the engineering and marketing teams (U.S. and New Zealand).
The promotions come as Springfield breaks ground on a 23,800-square-foot facility expansion designed to bring all operations under one roof.
