Schumacher Names Director of Business Development

Schumacher Company LC has appointed Tim Chen as director of North American business development. Chen is responsible for the profitable growth of Group Schumacher’s North American business unit through the design, development and execution of robust go-to-market strategies for products, programs and services across market channels in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Group Schumacher has a global presence in ag machinery focused on combining, square baling and parts supply. The family-owned company is based in Germany and has operations in Russia, Brazil and the United States.

Prior to joining Group Schumacher, Chen was vice president of international business development at HNI International. He previously worked for nearly 19 years at Bandag, Incorporated, where he served as vice president of innovation. He became vice president of marketing for Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions when Bandag acquired Bridgestone Corporation.

Chen and his family live in Davenport, Iowa, where, among his many civic commitments, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Davenport Schools Foundation.

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