Penn Machine Co. has named John Santarlas as general manager. Santarlas is responsible for coordinating operations of the company’s Rail Transit and Locomotive Gear Divisions to help ensure long-term growth. Before he was promoted to his current position, Santarlas led Penn Machine’s Locomotive Gear Division. Prior to joining Penn Machine, he held positions focused on strategic procurement and operational excellence with GE Transportation, Siemens and Kongsberg, mostly in his native Pennsylvania. Santarlas earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.
“John’s technical and managerial experience allows him to make significant contributions to serving established clients, and to developing new business opportunities,” said Jeff Anderson, sector president — engineered products & services, Marmon Energy Services Company. “His ability to understand customers’ requirements, and lead the development and implementation of strategies to meet those needs, should strengthen our position as an industry leader.”
