Nathan Roberts

Nathan Roberts currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Americas and APAC at Columbus McKinnon, overseeing operations across 11 facilities in 3 countries with an annual revenue of $700 million. With significant experience in global operations, Nathan previously held the position of Global Director of Operations for Industrial Products, achieving notable improvements such as a 63% reduction in total recordable incident rate through enhanced safety programs. Prior to their tenure at Columbus McKinnon, Nathan spent 16 years at JELD-WEN, Inc., progressing through various roles including Vice President of Operations and Director of Operations, where Nathan managed multiple facilities and implemented significant operational improvements. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Northern Iowa.