Don C. Killom, manager of the newly formed Dredge Division of the Nashville Bridge Company, has announced the appointment of Carl R. Gnuske, dredge consultant, and Kenneth F. Graves, dredge service consultant.
Mr. Gnuske is a well-known expert in hydraulic dredging, especially as related to recovery of sand and gravel. Prior to joining the Nashville Bridge Company, Mr. Gnuske was consultant for the American Marine and Machinery Company. Previously, he was district sales manager for Diamond Iron Works, Chicago, Ill., and sales manager for Meckum Engineering Sales Company of Ottawa, Ill. His wide experience has included consultation in sales of a variety of equipment, including portable hydraulic dredges, pumps, chain ladders, sand plant components and other related equipment. A resident of Streator, Ill., Mr. Gnuske is a member of the World Dredging Association and the American Legion, as well as several fraternal organizations.
Mr. Graves is well-known in the dredging industry, having been associated with Dixie Dredge Corporation for the past year as plant manager. He was formerly with American Marine and Machinery Company where he served in various capacities over a period of seven years. These included shop superintendent, purchasing agent, customer service manager and field service manager.
With the addition of these two highly qualified gentlemen, several decades of experience are added to the NABRICO Dredge Division.