Dave Thayer has been promoted to Director North America Sales at The Harris Products Group, manufacturer of gas distribution and regulation products as well as brazing and welding equipment and consumables. Thayer previously was Regional Sales Manager – West for parent company Lincoln Electric, where he worked for more than 25 years.

Thayer holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He joined Lincoln Electric in 1994, since working in a variety of roles in locations including Atlanta, Savannah, Peoria and Chicago. Thayer took part in Lincoln Electric’s Executive Coaching Program and continues to advocate for personal development and growth amongst peers and reports.

In his new role, Thayer is responsible for executing Harris’s corporate sales and customer service strategies, ensuring customer needs are met through the company’s full suite of product offerings and custom, turnkey solutions.

“Dave’s strong leadership and team-building skills, combined with his deep product knowledge and business acumen, make him a great fit for this position as he continues to ensure that customer needs are a priority,” said Greg Doria, President of Harris Products Group.