Harken Announces Promotions Within Its Global Marketing Team

(Harken) August, 2010 Pewaukee, WI-Harken today announced a reorganization of its global marketing team. This reorganization sees two internal promotions. Mark Wiss accepts the position of Global Sales and Marketing Director by adding marketing responsibility to his previous role as Global Sales Manager. Cathy Schnitzler is promoted to Global Marketing and Communications Manager.

"This announcement marks two well-earned promotions that we are happy to see occur," explained Harken USA's CEO Bill Goggins. "Mark and Cathy have both proven to us at Harken throughout the years that they are extremely well-suited to manage the Harken brand with care and excellence. Their creativity and competence lead us to expect great things from this new team."

Mark Wiss-Global Sales and Marketing Director Harken today announces the promotion of its 16-year veteran Mark Wiss to Global Sales and Marketing Director. Previously Harken's Global Sales Manager, Wiss has accepted overall marketing responsibility in his role at Harken. He will apply his strong approach and ideas for growing market share and proactive product development to Harken's global network of customers and subsidiary offices. Wiss will work closely with Schnitzler and the global sales team to actively pursue the development of new products and sales opportunities, strategically positioning Harken for long-term commercial success.

Cathy Schnitzler- Global Marketing and Communications Manager Harken today announces the promotion of its 20-year veteran Cathy Schnitzler to Global Marketing and Communications Manager. Schnitzler will lead the global marketing team and work with Harken's sales team, subsidiaries, and distributors to market and communicate new products and enhance the brand; She will also manage the marketing requirements for the USA territory. Previously the Advertising Manager, Schnitzler has been instrumental in implementing Harken's marketing efforts. Schnitzler will continue in her role as manager of the in-house marketing team.