Eric Rose – President @ Markey Machine
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Markey Machine on a retained executive search to find their new President.
Since 1907, Markey Machine has been the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of high-performance marine winches and deck equipment. When failure or downtime is not an option, customers rely on Markey’s engineering excellence, durability, and unmatched service support.
Serving clients such as the U.S. Navy, NOAA, Crowley, Foss Maritime, and international operators, Markey has built a reputation for delivering premium, mission-critical equipment designed to perform in the most demanding maritime environments.
Headquartered in Seattle, Markey operates fabrication, machining, assembly, and engineering facilities and maintains meticulous service records on every product it has delivered. The company combines over a century of expertise with a culture of integrity, craftsmanship, and long-term customer partnership.
Following a period of operational modernization and strategic improvement — including ERP implementation (NetSuite), strengthened financial leadership, and record financial performance — Markey is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and industry leadership.
Markey has recently made the strategic acquisition of JonRie InterTech, further solidifying its position as an industry leader. This strategic move brings together two renowned companies with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The acquisition of JonRie allows Markey to expand its product offerings, strengthen its technical capabilities, and enhance its market presence. By combining their expertise and resources, Markey and JonRie will continue to set new standards in the marine winch industry.
This retained executive search was led by Kevin Hartz/Managing Partner and Ryan Biancofiori/Partner.
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