Zander arrives at the company with an extensive background in organizational leadership. She plans to spend the coming months evaluating the business from within, engaging directly with employees, national partners, and clients to align operations with the firm’s long-term trajectory. Her focus remains on cultivating the company culture and strengthening internal team structures.
UTEM Appoints Kim Zander as Chief Executive Officer
Kim Zander steps into the chief executive role at UTEM, the Hewitt-based manufacturer of specialized aerial lift trucks. Her appointment marks a strategic shift for the organization as it enters a new phase of growth while maintaining its established leadership team and manufacturing commitments in the Texas facility.

Kirk Zander, who retains his position as President, emphasized that the transition is timed to support the company’s expansion. The leadership structure ensures that current client relationships, service agreements, and project timelines remain uninterrupted. The manufacturer, which has operated since 1975, continues to focus on its core production of aerial lift trucks for the fiber and utility sectors, maintaining its standard of fulfilling most orders within three to six months.



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