"Patrick and Paul each bring a career's worth of rigging expertise to J. R. Clancy, as well as a deep understanding of our customers' needs and the products and services they require," said Mullen. "They will work to develop new products, find new pathways to innovation, and open new markets for Clancy products."
Patrick Finn joined Clancy in 2009 as a dealer project manager and product manager. He returns to continue his work in product development while researching new innovations within the entertainment technology field. He brings experience as a technical director, theatre consultant, and rigging and fall protection contractor. Patrick returns to Clancy from Sapsis Rigging, Inc., where he served in project management and design for rigging projects around the country. Patrick is an ETCP Certified Rigger and a member of the PLASA Rigging Working Group.
Paul Skidmore originally joined Clancy in 1992 as an estimating manager, and he moved up to positions including dealer sales manager in 1998 and sales manager in 2003. In 2007, he became national sales manager for Pook Diemont & Ohl, Inc. In his new position at J. R. Clancy as Business Development Manager, Paul's main focus is on developing strategies to move Clancy forward with its full line of existing and new products, and on developing new markets.
(Jim Evans)