Mahr Federal Names New Director
J. Robin Palermo now leads their marketing and customer service.
Posted: January 25, 2016
As the new director of marketing and customer service, she will direct and oversee all aspects of the company’s marketing strategies and marketing communication programs as well as the customer service team.
Mahr Federal Inc. (Providence, RI) has named veteran communications professional J. Robin Palermo as the director of marketing and customer service. A member of the international Mahr Group, they are a world leader in providing dimensional metrology equipment, from simple and easy-to-use handheld gages to technically advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length.
In her new position Palermo will direct and oversee all aspects of the company’s marketing strategies and marketing communication programs as well as the customer service team. A marketing professional and creative brand strategist with 25 years of experience, Robin is noted for developing integrated marketing and communications plans and product launch programs across a spectrum of international B2B and B2C businesses.
“In addition to her professional expertise, Robin has a reputation for building strong relationships with staff, suppliers and customers alike, and is recognized for leading high performing teams that drive sales and generate revenue. We’re delighted to have her join our team,” said Tony Picone, the president of Mahr Federal.
She most recently headed her own firm, JRobinP Marketing Strategies and Communications Consultancy (Dedham, MA), and has previously held international positions with ZeeVee, a manufacturer of video distribution equipment; Exigen Services (San Francisco, CA), an IT professional services organization; Instron (Norwood, MA), a manufacturer of advanced material testing hardware and software; and DCI Systems, Inc. (Franklin, MA), a manufacturer of robotic positioning and automated dispense systems and software. She is a graduate of Northeastern University with a BA in Business Administration and History, and the membership committee head for The Venture Forum, a non-profit organization for the development and education of upcoming entrepreneurs.
Mahr Federal has been providing dimensional measurement solutions to fit customer application needs for over 150 years.They are also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration and contract measurement services. Their calibration laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005, NVLAP Lab Code 200605-0.