Howard Precision Metals announces promotions

Howard Precision Metals Inc., Milwaukee, has promoted James Schumacher to vice president-purchasing and Kimberly A. Anderson to vice president-sales and marketing.

Schumacher has been with the company since 1994 and previously was the purchasing manager. He earned a master's degree in international business from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Anderson has been with the company since 1996 and previously was the sales manager. She earned an associate's degree in mechanical drafting and design from Milwaukee Area Technical College and is currently pursuing a degree in metallurgical technology from the same school.