Richard D. Jacobs has been appointed to the new post of manager-advanced systems marketing, it was announced by Phil Wallach, vice-president-marketing, Fairbanks Morse Power Systems Division, Colt Industries.
Mr. Wallach stated that, "The appointment of Mr. Jacobs will serve to expand and broaden our approach to complete power systems marketing. This expanded systems-service approach is a vital improvement because of the introduction of more powerful and more sophisticated prime movers, the increased use of automated control systems, plus Colt Industries' ability to provide single source proposals for new and complex projects. Such proposals, integrating larger blocks of machinery and equipment for complex mechanical and power equipment systems, require coordinated marketing action by Colt Industries."
Mr. Jacobs holds a B.S. degree in marine engineering and naval architecture from the University of Michigan. He served for eight years as marine sales manager for Nordberg Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee and as district manager in their Cleveland office.
He is a registered professional engineer and a member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, Propeller Club of the United States, the American Society of Naval Engineers, and the Society of Automotive Engineers.