Methods Machine Tools Appoints Chief COO
Jerry Rex has some 40 years of manufacturing experience and also serves on the board of directors for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, Massachusetts) has appointed Jerry Rex chief operating officer of all Methods operations.
Spanning 40 years, Mr. Rex’s manufacturing career began with a machinist position at GE Locomotive. Most recently he served as executive vice president of Concept Machine Tools, having served in an executive capacity with several manufacturing companies in prior years. Mr. Rex also served as first vice chairman of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, where he continues to serve on the board of directors.
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