Day & Zimmermann announced that Ken Jobe has joined its Engineering, Construction and Maintenance (ECM) unit as vice president, process and industrial.
Jobe will optimize Day & Zimmermann’s capabilities to grow its business in the process and industrial markets. His appointment to this position is a direct reflection of Day & Zimmermann’s continued commitment to its process and industrial customers and to attract and develop top industry talent. +
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