Basco Manufacturing Co., has announced that Tom Keehan has joined the company as chief financial officer. He will also serve on the company’s executive committee to help develop and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Keehan joins Basco from Washing Systems, LLC where he most recently served as vice president of finance for 12 years. Keehan responsibilities included financial reporting, banking relationships, new business opportunities, and acquisitions.

Keehan brings more than 36 years of diverse industry experience as a decisive and forward-thinking senior financial executive with broad business experience in finance, human resources, and operations. He received a B.S. degree in Accounting at The University of Akron and later became a certified public accountant. He also completed the ServiceMaster GRAD program, an intensive three-year training program for executive and leadership development.

“We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Basco family,” said George W. Rohde, Basco president and CEO. “His expertise in corporate finance will be a significant asset to our business. In addition to his experience, Tom brings a high degree of thought leadership to Basco that I am confident will further our organization and growth in the future.”

Keehan brings more than 36 years of diverse industry experience as a decisive and forward-thinking senior financial executive with broad business experience in finance, human resources, and operations. He received a B.S. degree in Accounting at The University of Akron and later became a certified public accountant. He also completed the ServiceMaster GRAD program, an intensive three-year training program for executive and leadership development.