Stark Manufacturing Hires Chief Operating Officer

January 14, 2025

Stark Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Larry Hansen has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will define the overall strategy and execution plan to drive the profitable growth of the company.  Hansen brings over 25 years of operational experience in automotive and component manufacturing, having held roles at both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Most recently, Hansen led the global HVAC, Heat Exchanger and Powertrain Cooling product group at Hanon Systems.

“After navigating the challenges presented by the pandemic and opening our greenfield operation in Mexico, Stark is ready to embark on our next chapter. Larry’s expertise and experience are the perfect fit to help lead our team in developing and implementing a strategic plan to reach our goal of providing exceptional value to all stakeholders.”

– Rachel Mize, President, Stark Manufacturing

Stark Manufacturing supplies fluid transmission products and components to the commercial vehicle truck, off highway, and automotive industries through its manufacturing locations located in the United States and Mexico. More information can be found at www.starkmfg.com