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Bastian Solutions Promotes Greg Conner to Vice President, Eastern U.S.

Bastian Solutions Promotes Greg Conner to Vice President, Eastern U.S.

Bastian Solutions, a leading global material handling and robotic systems integrator, has promoted Greg Conner to Vice President, Eastern U.S. In this new role, Conner will oversee sales and operations of all Eastern U.S. locations which include offices in Louisville, Bowling Green, and Lexington, KY; Evansville, IN; Cincinnati and Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA; and Atlanta, GA. Conner will also be responsible for Bastian Solutions' e-commerce business and Canada operations.

"Those who know Greg immediately recognize that he excels in everything he does and will work tirelessly for the success of his team. He has substantially contributed to our company's mission since day one and is an outstanding leader, motivator, and role model for those around him," stated Aaron Jones, President of Bastian Solutions.


Conner joined Bastian Solutions in 2005 after graduating from Purdue University. He started as a project engineer before transitioning to a field application engineer (FAE) and later a senior FAE. After seven years and many successes, Conner was promoted to regional director of Indiana, overseeing all local FAEs as well as Bastian Solutions' e-commerce business. In 2014, he led efforts to open Bastian Solutions' Chicago location.

As vice president, Conner will play a pivotal role in establishing and growing new offices, providing guidance and leadership to regional managers, ensuring continued customer satisfaction, and building awareness of the Bastian Solutions brand across the Eastern U.S. In his new role, he will continue working out of Bastian Solutions' corporate office in Indianapolis, IN.

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About Bastian Solutions
Bastian Solutions, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is an independent material handling system integrator with clients and offices around the world. Founded in 1952, Bastian Solutions has established itself as an innovator in the fields of material handling automation, supply chain software, industrial controls, and robotics. The company includes 17 domestic offices as well as 9 international offices across Australia, Brazil, Europe, Canada, India, Middle East, and Mexico. For more information, visit https://www.bastiansolutions.com or follow @BastianSolution on Twitter.

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