The remainder of Tinius Olsen's senior management team includes Joseph P. Loftus continues as secretary/treasurer. Loftus also assumes the responsibility of U.S. operations manager, a newly created position. John C. Ivory remains managing director of UK Operations and head of Groupwide Research and Development (R&S). Earl Ruth continues as a member of the executive committee. He is responsible for technical support of sales, service, quality (as technical manager) and production. In addition, Ruth will continue to manage various R&D projects, as well as determine priorities in both the mechanical engineering and software departments.