BLM Group USA Corp. hires 3

BLM Group USA Corp., Novi, Mich., appointed three regional sales managers to support the company’s high-precision laser tube and flat sheet cutting and tube bending business in the United States and Canada.

Misgana Mulat will serve as regional sales manager covering Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Washington and British Columbia. Mulat has over 15 combined years of experience in the manufacturing and technology arena focused on engineering innovative solutions and designing efficient process validation methods. He is currently completing his Master of Science degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Brian Borchardt is the new regional sales manager covering Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Borchardt has spent the last 20 years in capital equipment sales throughout the Midwest, focusing his career on building new business opportunities, implementing strategic business solutions and supporting sales productivity with new initiatives.

As regional sales manager for the Southern United States, Manny Ortiz will cover Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. Ortiz has over 11 years of experience spanning sales, engineering, customer service and technical support in the fabrication industry. He previously held several engineering positions with MegaFab.