Craig Springford
About Craig Springford
Craig Springford serves as the Western Region Sales Director at Petrotech Inc, where he has been responsible for sales activities across various sectors since 2015. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of Akron and has extensive experience in sales engineering within the power and automation industries.
Work at Petrotech
Craig Springford has served as the Western Region Sales Director at Petrotech Inc since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales activities across various sectors, including power, oil & gas, and automation. His focus includes control systems for heavy rotating equipment, such as gas turbine generators, compressors, steam turbines, and hydropower. Under his leadership, Petrotech has expanded its market presence in the Western region.
Education and Expertise
Craig Springford studied at The University of Akron, where he pursued Electrical and Electronics Engineering and earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sales and engineering, particularly in sectors related to power and automation.
Background in Sales Engineering
Before joining Petrotech, Craig Springford accumulated significant experience in sales engineering. He worked at Babcock & Wilcox from 1988 to 1995 and later at Alstom Power from 1998 to 2000. During his tenure at Alstom Power, he progressed to the role of Global Power Sales Manager, where he worked from 2008 to 2015, contributing to sales strategies in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Professional Experience
Craig Springford has over two decades of experience in sales and engineering roles. His career includes positions at Babcock & Wilcox and Alstom Power, where he developed skills in managing sales activities and client relationships. His extensive background in the power sector has equipped him with the knowledge necessary to oversee complex sales processes in his current role at Petrotech.