LNS America Inc., Cincinnati, appointed Bob Bodde regional sales manager for Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. He assumes responsibility for sales and customer support of LNS America bar feeders, chip and coolant management systems, air filtration products and workholding devices. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Ohio State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Bodde brings over 20 years of experience helping manufacturers apply technology to improve their businesses. He resides with his wife and three children in Greater Cleveland, from where he will serve customers.