Marine Mover – GEM promotes two in its Sales and Operations divisions

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Marine stainless steel hardware manufacturer GEM Products has made two promotions in its Sales and Operations divisions, the company said in a release today.

Kristin Parkinson has been promoted to vice president of Operations and will now directly oversee five departments at GEM (Engineering, Shipping, Innovations, Quality Control and Purchasing). She will also be the direct correspondent with all overseas vendors, ensuring product quality and timely delivery of millions of stainless steel parts per year.

David Beam was promoted to national sales manager, where he will direct the entire outside sales department and work directly with the vice president of Operations to ensure timely product delivery to GEM customers.

“We’re proud to promote two very deserving individuals who have shown the commitment and work ethic to help guide GEM’s tremendous growth these past few years,” said Matt Bridgewater, president of GEM Products. “Their promotions not only reward their tremendous accomplishments but are a testimony of our trust in their abilities to lead GEM for years to come.”