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Atlas Appoints Charles Kent As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEMay 17, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Board Member

Company

Atlas Crane Service

Zachary Prentis
AuroraTransportationLogisticsFleet Management

Description

Atlas Crane Service LLC announced the appointment of Charles Kent as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kent has previously served as Atlas’ Chief Operating Officer and will continue executing Atlas’ national expansion initiatives in both the renewable energy and traditional crane sectors.

Company Information

Company

Atlas Crane Service

Location

Aurora, Illinois, United States

About

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Atlas is a full-service crane, rigging, and heavy haul provider offering transportation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to over 250 customers throughout the United States. Atlas has a diverse fleet of trucks, trailers, all-terrain, rough terrain, hydraulic, crawler and tele-crawler cranes, along with additional value-added services including skilled operators for all rentals, transportation, heavy haul, subcontracted labor coordination, engineering, and permitting. An Ares Management Infrastructure Opportunities fund acquired a controlling interest in the Atlas in 2022. To learn more visit atlascrane.com.

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