Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> December 1, 2008

Karen L. Howard – Columbus Mckinnon Corporation (cmco)

Karen L. Howard is the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Columbus McKinnon Corp. She was elected CFO in 2006, having served Columbus McKinnon as interim CFO, Treasurer and Controller, as well as in other financial and accounting capacities since joining the company in 1995. Previously she was a Certified Public Accountant with Ernst & Young LLP. Profile
TWST: We'd like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of the things you are doing at the present time.

Mrs. Howard: Columbus McKinnon has been around for quite