Industry veteran Ari Baron is now a part of the Bittree team, as CEO Glenn Garrard announced that he has been hired as the company’s new general manager.

Jake Halverson is moving on up through the ranks of the Riedel Communications North America team, as he has been promoted to the role of operations manager.

Pelican Products, a manufacturer of protective cases and portable lighting systems, has announced that Sunil Malhotra will take on the position of senior vice president of worldwide operations.

Van Duke is moving up the ranks at Playbox Technology with the company’s announcement that he has been promoted from U.S. sales manager to U.S. director of operations.

Meredith Corporation is going with a familiar face to take on the position of Executive Vice President of Operations for its Local Media Group, as the company has announced Patrick McCreery has been promoted from his position as vice president of news and marketing.

Workflow and media asset management provider Masstech recently promoted two of its own to new management positions.

DPA Microphones, a Danish-based manufacturer of microphones, has brought on Jewel Kusek as its new general manager for its U.S. branch.