• Emerson Names Dave Proffitt to Procurement

    Sept. 1, 2007
    Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced the promotion of Dave Proffitt to the position of Vice President, International

    Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced the promotion of Dave Proffitt to the position of Vice President, International Procurement for its Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. business division. Proffitt will help develop global strategies for the company’s direct material sourcing, working closely with Emerson’s North America, Europe, and Asia organizations.
    “Dave has proven himself through his steadfast leadership and forward-thinking insight into the company’s current and future material sourcing needs,” said Tom Bettcher, CEO, Emerson Climate Technologies. “He has made many critical contributions to our business and will continue to play a key role for us in his new position.”
    Proffitt has worked for Emerson Climate Technologies since 1991, recently serving in leadership positions as manager for Emerson’s LPL-Motors and in procurement as the Emerson Cross Divisional Commodity manager.