Briggs International promotes Mike Winemiller to president

US-based equipment distributor Briggs International has promoted Mike Winemiller to the role of president. He takes on the new position following David Bratton's recent move to the post of Chief Executive Officer of Briggs International and owning company Sammons Enterprises.

Mr Winemiller brings to his new role 28 years of experience with Briggs International where he has served in a variety of operational and management roles. Prior to his promotion, he was president of Briggs Equipment's US operations, a post he held since 2007.

Mr Winemiller joined the Briggs Weaver's Equipment Group in June of 1983, which subsequently became Briggs Equipment in 1996.

His extensive operational experience includes serving as Briggs' West Coast regional manager, responsible for Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego and Las Vegas, as well as North Texas regional manager responsible for Dallas operations. In 2006, Mr Winemiller was promoted to vice president and chief operating officer.