Heather Fernlund Named VP of Finance for Mazzella’s Lifting Business
Heather Fernlund has been promoted to Vice President of Finance for Mazzella’s Lifting Business. For the past two years, Fernlund served as Mazzella Companies’ Corporate Controller.
CLEVELAND, OH – Heather Fernlund has been promoted to Vice President of Finance for Mazzella’s Lifting Business. For the past two years, Fernlund served as Mazzella Companies’ Corporate Controller.
In her new role, Fernlund will lead the financial strategy for Mazzella, focusing on standardizing budgeting processes and optimizing financial systems to drive growth. She has also joined Mazzella’s Lifting Leadership Team, reporting to Matt Mazzella, President of Mazzella.
With over 25 years of experience in finance, particularly in IT, manufacturing, and acquisitions, Fernlund brings a wealth of knowledge to this position.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to support the continued growth of Mazzella. I look forward to working closely with a talented team to automate processes, streamline operations, and help drive our strategic goals through increased market share and acquisitions. Our goal is to provide management with the tools and insights necessary to achieve our long-term strategic vision,” said Heather Fernlund.
“Heather’s dedication, focus, and ability to build trust across all levels of our organization have been truly impactful. Heather is committed to being a valued partner to all our lifting businesses and providing transparency and clarity to our financial processes. Her leadership will be key as she and her team collaborate with each business and identify opportunities in our continued pursuit of strategic and profitable growth. Please join me in congratulating Heather on this well-deserved promotion,” said Matt Mazzella, President of Mazzella.
About Mazzella Companies
Mazzella Companies employs over 1,100 individuals in 40+ locations in North America. Mazzella is the largest independently owned company in the overhead lifting and rigging industries and is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of lifting products for industrial, commercial and specialty applications. In addition, Mazzella is a leading manufacturer of world-class overhead cranes, specialty machinery, and overhead crane services. Mazzella Companies’ diverse portfolio includes Sheffield Metals, a manufacturer and distributor of coated and bare metal products for engineered metal roof and wall systems and New Tech Machinery, a manufacturer of portable roof panel and gutter machines recognized as the world’s finest portable rollformers.