Management Changes at Yaskawa Motoman

Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division (Miamisburg, OH) continues to prepare for additional growth and is pleased to announce a new leader for their North American sales and marketing team, as well as key organizational changes that position the company for the next stage of growth and customer service.

Scott Jenkins has joined the company as the vice president of North American sales and marketing. “Scott brings several years of executive-level industry experience in sales and marketing. He is a proven executive that delivered exceptional results for ITW Welding Group, a well-respected technologies organization. We are fortunate to have Scott join our executive leadership team, bringing a breadth of knowledge in sales, marketing and product development,” stated Steve Barhorst, the president and chief operating officer of Yaskawa Motoman.

Jenkins was formerly the senior vice president of sales and marketing for ITW Welding Group, overseeing all sales and marketing activities for Miller, Hobart, Bernard and Tregaskiss. Prior to ITW, he held a leadership role at Detroit Diesel Corporation for six years and also held various positions at Cummins, Inc. Jenkins brings nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution to Yaskawa Motoman.

“Yaskawa is rich in history and innovation, celebrating their 100-year anniversary this year. I look forward to helping write the next chapter for our company by providing strategic leadership for sales and marketing initiatives,” said Jenkins.

Doug Burnside, previously the senior director of customer care, has been promoted to the vice president of customer satisfaction for the company. In this role, Burnside will join the executive team, providing leadership and vision for customer service related opportunities. Burnside has been with the company for ten years, with key contributions in customer care, aftermarket sales, and pre-owned certified robot programs.

Doug Schenher, previously the vice president of customer satisfaction, has assumed the role of corporate vice president for Yaskawa America, Inc. In this new position, he will provide leadership and guidance on organizational development and planning for both the Motoman Robotics Division and the Drives and Motion Division. Schenher has been with the company for 11 years, contributing significantly to the development of customer satisfaction programs, including service and support, technical training and aftermarket sales.

“The addition of Scott Jenkins, the promotion of Doug Burnside and the enhanced corporate role for Doug Schenher will help to position our organization for future growth. We are a global leader in technology and automation products, and the expertise provided by these individuals will help continue to drive our success in the market,” Barhorst added.

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