Steven Shepard has been named director of product management for RIDGID in Elyria, Ohio. In this role, Shepard will manage the development of new products from ideation through launch, lead global, cross-functional new product development teams and design and implement a growth strategy for RIDGID hand, tubing and pipe fabrication tools.

Shepard previously drove year-over-year net sales growth with Stanley Black & Decker in Connecticut. He also has a deep knowledge of the skilled trades and a desire to develop purpose-built.

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