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Fives Bronx announces staffing changes

Brian Lombardi

Fives Bronx, comprising Fives Bronx Inc., North Canton, Ohio, and Fives Bronx Ltd., West Midlands, England, has announced promotions and staff additions.

Brian Lombardi has been promoted to president/CEO. He joined the organization in May 2002 as vice president of procurement. Before that, he worked at PPG Industries and Whirlpool Corp. Lombardi has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Marquette University.

Dave MacNeill has been named vice president of sales and marketing. A professional engineer, he has more than 18 years of experience in the tube and pipe industry in international sales, marketing, and new product line development. MacNeill has a bachelor’s degree in industrial systems engineering from the University of Regina and attended the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo.

Edward Dray has been promoted to vice president of operations, responsible for overall project execution and maintaining customer relationships. A 23-year industry veteran, having served in positions from CAD detailer to director of engineering, he has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Youngstown State University.