Basco Announces Steve Lotz as Chief Operating Officer

Mason, Ohio-based Basco Manufacturing Co., a leading manufacturer of glass shower doors and enclosures, announced today that Steve Lotz has been promoted to chief operating officer. Lotz will continue to serve on the company’s executive committee to help develop and drive strategic growth initiatives.

“We are pleased to advance Steve to this role within the Basco family,” said George W. Rohde, Basco president and CEO. “I am very confident that Steve’s previous experience, expertise, and direction will provide Basco with a bright future.”

Lotz brings more than 30 years of diverse industry experience as a decisive and forward-thinking operations executive, previously overseeing Basco’s manufacturing facility and then becoming the executive vice president of operations for 19 years, leading three production facilities. His new role as COO will give him total responsibility for sales and operations at Basco. Lotz’s background includes a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.