Maverick Technologies Promotes Ford, Harper in Global Unit

Maverick Technologies have annouced that Jim Ford has been promoted to director of strategic initiatives for the global business unit, and Chad Harper was named manager of advanced automation solutions, also for the company's global business unit.

Ford, formerly Maverick's director of advanced automation solutions, now will assist Hall in developing process technology and advanced process control business with the company's global clients, the company said in a release. Ford will provide process consulting expertise in the refining and petrochemicals areas, and also develop Maverick's business in South America.

Harper, previously Maverick's staff APC engineer, now will assume responsibility for day-to-day management of the advanced automation solutions group, the company said. He also will assist in new business development.