February 2011 - MBA Business Magazine

Hermitage, Pennsylvania-based G.W. Becker, Inc., a manufacturer of overhead cranes, has hired Brian Westerhof as engineering manager. Westerhof brings nearly 20 years of crane engineering design experience to his responsibilities of leading all aspects of the company’s engineering requirements, which include product engineering and product development. He also is a committee member of ASME B30.2 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist), and also a qualified...

The Erie County Convention Center Authority (ECCA) recently welcomed David Robbinson as the new executive chef of the Bayfront Convention Center (BCC). As a multitalented chef with more than 30 years of experience, Robbinson will oversee all culinary operations for the 155,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art BCC. He will be responsible for menu development, production, catering, personnel, inventory and financial aspects for the facility, which opened in 2007. Robbinson also will serve as a liaison to the food...