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New VP of Sales at Ipsen

Patrick McKenna is responsible for sales and distribution of new equipment and aftermarket sales in the North and South American markets.

Posted: January 20, 2015

As the new vice president of sales, Patrick McKenna reports to chief executive officer Geoffrey Somary and serves on the Ipsen USA executive team and the global Ipsen Group management committee.

Ipsen USA (Cherry Valley, IL) is pleased to welcome the newest member of the Ipsen team, Patrick McKenna, as the vice president of sales. He is replacing Art Tsubaki, who is now the managing director of Ipsen Japan.

Reporting to Geoffrey Somary, the chief executive officer of Ipsen USA and the chief operating officer of Ipsen Group, McKenna is responsible for all new equipment and aftermarket sales. He is also a member of the Ipsen USA executive team and the global Ipsen Group management committee.

McKenna earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master’s degree in manufacturing engineering (MME) from Northwestern University.

Previously, he was the vice president of the renowned Nevada Heat Treating, Inc. (including California Brazing), which specializes in the heat treating and brazing of critical components found at the heart of complex machines. As an active member of the company’s board of directors since 2002, McKenna was instrumental in their growth, helping the company increase revenues more than 15X.

He has also served on the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) board of trustees since 2006 and has held the following positions: president elect (2015), treasurer (2014) and membership committee chairperson (2008 to 2014).

In addition, he was selected to serve on the MTI Furnaces North America Technical Program Committee in 2008 and 2010, during which he was chosen both years to be a moderator for their technical sessions. McKenna has received several awards from the MTI, including the President’s Award (2014) and the Heat Treater of the Year/Master Craftsman award (2011).

At Ipsen, McKenna’s responsibilities include managing the sales and distribution channels of all Ipsen equipment and aftermarket into the North and South American markets. His vast heat-treating knowledge and industry experience, along with his proven ability to drive results and create growth, will be instrumental in continuing the company’s mission to be a partner in their customers’ success.

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