Rotochopper names chief financial officer

Rotochopper Inc., St. Martin, Minnesota, has appointed Mike Elling as chief financial officer (CFO).

In this role, Elling will oversee all facets of the company’s financial functions and will help drive overall strategy with insight into accounting, audit and tax, finance and information systems.

Elling brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the role and began his career as an accountant and financial analyst. He has held financial roles in healthcare and has a background in operational and financial leadership in manufacturing.

Elling served in leadership roles at New Britain, Connecticut-based Stanley Black & Decker, beginning as a plant controller and progressing to plant manager and then business unit controller spanning six North American, European and Asian facilities. Elling also previously served as CFO of Two Harbors, Minnesota-based Builtrite Manufacturing.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mike to the Rotochopper leadership team,” Rotochopper CEO Tosh Brinkerhoff says. “His financial knowledge and operational expertise in the heavy equipment manufacturing sector will provide critical insights to achieve our long-term vision. Mike has achieved growth across multiple businesses throughout his career, and I look forward to his contribution in creating value at Rotochopper.”

Elling earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of Minnesota Duluth and has a lean certification.

“Rotochopper has a deep history, and I’m honored and grateful to be joining such a strong and committed team,” Elling says.