Eric W. Elrod
About Eric W. Elrod
Eric W. Elrod is a Global Key Accounts Manager at Kennametal, Inc, where he has worked for over 28 years in various roles, including engineering and operations management. He holds an MBA from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Work at Kennametal
Eric W. Elrod has a long-standing career at Kennametal, Inc, where he has held multiple roles since 1996. He currently serves as the Global Key Accounts Manager, a position he has held for 28 years in Rogers, Arkansas. Prior to this role, he worked as an Engineering Manager from 1996 to 2000 and as an Operations Manager from 2005 to 2008. He also served as Plant Manager from 2000 to 2004 in Placentia, California. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on managing key accounts and global sales of mining wear products, particularly for the Earthworks division.
Education and Expertise
Eric W. Elrod studied at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1972 to 1976. He furthered his education at Webster University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, which he has been studying since 2003. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management within the mining industry.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Eric W. Elrod worked at Varel International Energy Services as Director of Engineering from 1980 to 1995 in Greenville, Texas. He also held the position of Capital Projects Manager at Campbell Soup Company for a brief period in 1995 in Paris, Texas. His diverse background in engineering and management roles has contributed to his expertise in the mining sector.
Achievements
Eric W. Elrod has over 28 years of experience managing key accounts on a global scale within the mining industry. His responsibilities at Kennametal include overseeing global sales of mining wear products, specifically for the Earthworks division. His extensive experience in various managerial roles has allowed him to contribute significantly to the company's operations and growth.