Wilder, KY (January 6th, 2025) — Maxim Crane Works, the nation’s leading provider of turn-key heavy lift solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Keith Lawrence as Vice President of Transportation. Keith will be based in the company’s Wilder, KY office and oversee Maxim’s national transportation operations, focusing on safety, profitability, and efficiency. He reports directly to Larry Lis, Chief Operations Officer.
Keith brings over 20 years of experience in transportation, logistics, and brokerage to Maxim Crane. Previously, he served as the Director of Freight Operations at Skyline Exhibits. Keith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The University of Akron and has developed extensive expertise in fleet utilization, process optimization, heavy haul, compliance, and transportation operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Keith to the Maxim team,” said Larry Lis, Chief Operations Officer. “We’re excited to elevate and grow Maxim’s capabilities in this space. Keith’s extensive experience and proven track record in transportation management make him the ideal leader to optimize our fleet operations and drive our transportation strategy forward.”
“Joining Maxim Crane is an exciting opportunity,” said Keith Lawrence. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to enhance fleet performance, streamline processes, and build on the company’s commitment to safety and excellence.”
Paul McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer of Maxim Crane, added, “Keith’s addition reflects our dedication to investing in top-tier talent to support our ongoing business transformation at Maxim Crane. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening Maxim as a leader in this space and delivering exceptional service to our customers.”
About Maxim Crane Works
Maxim Crane Works is the only coast-to-coast provider of comprehensive lifting services in the United States. We specialize in renting heavy-lift equipment, including hydraulic truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, conventional truck cranes, and boom trucks. We serve various industries, including industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and commercial building.
Situated in more than 50 locations across the United States, each branch can provide management, rigging, engineering, transportation, and outsourcing, making Maxim Crane Works’ product and service offerings the most far-reaching in the industry and across the country.
Learn more about Maxim Crane Works at www.maximcrane.com.
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