Great Lakes Towing Appoints Robert Jones

Saturday, July 23, 2011

The Great Lakes Towing Company, a shipyard, marine services, and harbor towing provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, has named Robert Jones as Purchasing Manager.  Jones will oversee the daily purchasing activities for the operation including delivery logistics, inventory management, and project budget controls.

Jones has more than 24 years of experience in the marine industry working in purchasing, warehousing, and logistics.  He most recently worked in the private sector and also has 20 years of experience in the United States Navy where he had been promoted to Senior Enlisted Leader on the USNS LEWIS AND CLARK.  Robert has a BA and an MBA from Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida.

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