GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (Sept. 27, 2016) — Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc. announced that veteran manufacturing executive Rick Proud has been named chief operating officer for the company.

Proud brings an extensive manufacturing experience base, having held high-level executive positions with both Abrasive-Form Inc. and GE Aviation. Most recently, Proud was president of Turbine Component Resources where he led all aspects of the organization.