DeWys Metal Solutions Restructures Leadership Team

Chris Hawkins (left) and Christa Smith (right). Photo Credit: DeWys Metal Solutions

DeWys Metal Solutions (Ottawa County, Michigan) announces executive leadership promotions to better serve its global customer base and oversee an expanding portfolio of companies including DeWys Manufacturing, ReFab, DeWys Stainless Solutions, American Grower Resource and all future acquisitions.

Chris Hawkins has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer. Hawkins reportedly has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience and all but two of them have been with DeWys. After roles in fabrication, design and building tooling, he oversaw the company’s automation, which has since become a dedicated practice with its own supporting innovation team. With more than 15 years in a leadership role, he has employed Lean practices to optimize organizational structure, processes and equipment along with an operational excellence program to support lead times, sales growth and company success.

Christa Smith has been promoted to chief revenue officer. According to the company, 16 of her 20 years spent successfully guided customer service and sales teams have been in manufacturing. More recently, Christa has led cost estimating, customer service, sales and marketing for DeWys. In the process, she has helped the company reach diversified markets and achieve record sales. Finally, working in close collaboration with the executive team, Christa helped scale the company for growth with improved processes and team structure.

The company is also in the process of naming a chief financial officer.

DeWys Metal Solutions was launched in 2021 to advance its strategic goals and enhance its brand identity. In just 18 months, the company says it has experienced record sales and significant CapEx investments.

With the same strategic focus, each of DeWys’ portfolio of companies will continue to acquire talent, services and innovation capable of meeting or exceeding its customers’ long-term needs.