Kett Tool announces retirement of VP

Kett Tool, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of electric and pneumatic tools, has announced that Rick Fowkes, vice president, has retired after 34 years of service. Alex Rozumovich, who has served as director of engineering since 2007, has been promoted to vice president.

Fowkes began his career with the company in 1982 as a sales associate. After gaining several years of sales and marketing experience, he became sales manager in 1989. He was promoted to vice president in 2007.