Philippi-Hagenbuch names Swank president

Danette Swank has been promoted to president at Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. She previously served the company as vice president of internal operations and has been involved in Philippi-Hagenbuch operations since 1997, having worked in the administration, finance, human resources, marketing and operations departments.

According to a company press release, Swank has been involved in a number of projects during her tenure. She oversaw the 20,000-sq.-ft. expansion of a manufacturing facility, streamlined communications between the company’s departments and was active in contract negotiations and corporate strategic planning.

Former President LeRoy Hagenbuch will remain as chief engineer, working with customers on their needs while focusing on Philippi-Hagenbuch’s research and development capabilities, intellectual property and new equipment inventions and design.