Methods Machine Tools announced two key management appointments

July 19, 2018
News Release
Metalworking

Jerry Rex, President and Chief Executive Officer

Methods Machine Tools, Elgin, Ill., has announced two key management appointments. Company President Jerry Rex has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dale Hedberg has been promoted to Vice President of Operations.

Methods' Board of Directors recently appointed Mr. Rex as President & CEO of the company, after having served as President over the past year. Rex has been President of Methods since April 2017 and prior to that, was Methods' Chief Operating Officer.

Rex has an extensive amount of machine tool industry and leadership experience. He has also served for many years as a member of The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Board and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMT until April 1, 2016. He has carried the CMTSE designation since 1997 and remains an active Committee member.

Methods has also announced that Dale Hedberg has been promoted from Director/National Product Manager, to Vice President of Operations. Hedberg is now responsible for all of Methods' operations including production, shipping/receiving, inside sales, trade shows and continuous improvement.

In addition to these management moves, 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of Methods' founding. Methods will be hosting Open Houses, holding Technology Events and introducing new product lines throughout the year.