Industry Veteran Dan Lister Named New CEO of Sammons Industrial

Sammons said that Dan Lister has been an integral part of the organization since 2020 and has nearly 30 years of experience, with a passion for leading change that results in sustainable improvement and profitable growth.

Veteran executive Dan Lister has been named the new chief executive officer at Dallas-based Sammons Industrial, a leader in the industrial sector.

Sammons Industrial said that Lister has been an integral part of the organization since 2020 and has nearly 30 years of experience, with a passion for leading change that results in sustainable improvement and profitable growth.

“Dan is an invaluable member of our organization, exemplifying exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to our company’s values and success,” Sammons Enterprises CEO Darron Ash said in the statement. “I’m excited to see him take on this new role.”

Sammons said Lister’s successful track record in driving strategic initiatives and delivering results has him well-positioned to lead Sammons Industrial into a new era of growth and innovation.

Lister will be responsible for the development and execution of Sammons Industrial’s long‐term strategy with the goal of creating value, the company said. He will work closely with the executive team and employees to ensure the company’s continued success and sustainability.

“I’m humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to lead Sammons Industrial and work alongside its talented team,” Lister said in a statement. “Together, we’ll continue to build upon the strong foundation of our company and deliver outstanding value to our customers.”

Sammons Industrial, a Sammons Enterprises-owned company, is the parent company of the enterprises’ industrial investments and operating companies.

That includes a group of global materials handling companies under the trade names Briggs Industrial Solutions in the United States, and Briggs Equipment in Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Republic of Ireland.

Sammons Industrial also owns SitePro Rentals, a general equipment rental business in the United States, and has investments in other industrial ventures in the hydrogen fuels and warehouse-designed racking sectors.

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