Romeo RIM, provider of custom reaction injection molding and composite solutions to the spa industry, announced that General Manager Tim Howell has been promoted to president and CEO of the Romeo, Mich.-based company.
Randy Johnson, who had served as president and CEO since 2014, is taking on a new multi-company advisor role for The Reserve Group, a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and expansion of manufacturing companies such as Romeo RIM.
“It’s been an incredible experience helping to implement the principles of lean manufacturing at Romeo RIM that Randy introduced, and achieving operational excellence,” Howell stated in a press release. “As president and CEO, I’m looking to expand on the success we’ve had and help us continue to serve our valued customers. ...”
Howell has been with the manufacturer since 2011, coming to the company with a plethora of experience in the automotive and plastics industries. As general manager, he helped transform the company’s production of large-scale parts for spa manufacturers, transportation and trucking operations.
With The Reserve Group, Johnson will remain engaged in Romeo RIM, one of the group’s portfolio companies.
