(AUGUSTA, GA) – E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and the world’s leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, is pleased to announce that Ronald L. Otten has joined the company as vice president, engineering.
Otten has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the global agricultural, construction equipment, material handling and transportation industries across a number of disciplines, including product development, marketing, sales, financial analysis, research and development, safety, service and distribution. He joins E-Z-GO from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc., where he served as director of product development and corporate quality and led the company’s engineering function.
Otten possesses expertise in both mechanical and electrical engineering and has developed numerous world-class products, including AC-driven vehicles for industrial applications.
“Ron has strong business acumen, a wealth of experience and knowledge, and a collaborative and engaging management style, but most importantly, he shares E-Z-GO’s passion for customer satisfaction and quality,” said Kevin Holleran, E-Z-GO president. “Our customers will benefit from his leadership and vision as he helps to lead E-Z-GO into an exciting future.”
“I am honored to join E-Z-GO at this pivotal time in the company’s history,” Otten said. “The introduction of the E-Z-GO RXV golf car not only redefines the golf car for the entire industry, but provides E-Z-GO with an unparalleled technological foundation from which to expand our vehicle offerings to meet the needs of a variety of customers and industries. I look forward to bringing my own experience and expertise to bear in leading E-Z-GO into the future.”
Otten holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Benedictine University. For more information on the complete lineup of E-Z-GO products and services, visit www.EZGO.com.
About E-Z-GO
E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, is a leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles. E-Z-GO is the preferred golf car fleet provider for seven of the top 10 of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses as ranked by Golf Digest. E-Z-GO is also the golf car of choice of nine of the nation’s 10 largest course-management companies. E-Z-GO boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer.
More than a maker of golf cars, E-Z-GO is also a leading provider of industrial, turf and utility vehicles for a variety of applications and industries. Products under the E-Z-GO flagship include the Shuttle Personnel Carrier, ST Trail Utility vehicles, and the Clays Car, the world’s first vehicle designed specifically for the sporting clays shooter. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman line of heavy duty burden carriers.
Founded in 1954 in Augusta, Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960.
Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available atwww.textron.com.
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