OMAHA, NE — Elliott Equipment Company, a manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks, and cranes, announces the recent hire of two new leaders to support the company’s continued growth and long-term investment in operations and product innovation. Andrew Schumacher has joined the company as Vice President of Nebraska Operations, and Chad Barrett joins Elliott as Director of Product Management.
Schumacher will report to Stellar Chief Operating Officer Craig Shafer, and Barrett will report to Stellar Vice President of Supply Chain and Product Management Matt Schroeder. This structure is designed to foster greater collaboration, accelerate shared operational and product development initiatives, and create stronger synergies across the companies as both continue to work toward the shared goal of delivering innovative, customer-driven solutions for the industries they serve.
As Vice President of Nebraska Operations, Schumacher will oversee Elliott’s production, quality, safety, and engineering functions. With the full operations team reporting to Schumacher, he will be responsible for the continued advancement of operations across the organization.
Schumacher brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in equipment manufacturing. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Wayne Combustion Systems, a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company. His career also includes several senior leadership roles, where he developed an expertise in operations leadership, engineering, lean manufacturing, team development, and fostering a strong safety culture.
“Andrew brings a strong combination of leadership and expertise that is aligned with our vision for the future,” Shafer said. “We’re excited to see the impact he’ll make on the organization as Elliott continues to grow.”
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Elliott also announces the addition of Barrett as Director of Product Management. In this role, Barrett will lead ongoing development and enhancement of Elliott’s product portfolio while strengthening the integration of customer feedback and marketing insights into Elliott product lines.
Barrett brings more than a decade of experience in engineering and product development within the utility equipment industry. His experience working directly with end users and industry stakeholders is expected to help Elliott deliver solutions that address real-world challenges while advancing safety, performance, and reliability.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chad to the team,” Shafer said. “His combination of engineering expertise and customer-focused mindset will help ensure the voice of the customer remains at the center of everything we do.”
With the hiring of both Schumacher and Barrett, Elliott is focusing on investing in talent that brings strong industry knowledge to the organization. Elliott aims to build the capabilities needed to support customers and dealer partners while positioning the company for an optimistic future.
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Founded in 1948, Elliott Equipment Company is a manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks, and cranes. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Elliott serves customers across the utility, municipal, construction, and sign and lighting industries.
