Corona Tools, a manufacturer of hand tools for tree care, landscape and other green industries, recently named Eric Prendeville as its new president of U.S. and Canada Operations. Corona, a 36-year TCIA corporate member company based in Corona, California, is a unit of the Venanpri Tools division of the Venanpri Group.
Prendeville brings 20 years of experience working with Stanley Black & Decker in several commercial and product-development leadership positions, which he will draw upon to lead Corona’s operations. He studied at Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in communications.
“Eric is a great addition to Corona, and we look forward to his leadership and experience in the U.S./Canada hand-tools market as we continue to accelerate our global business growth by delivering world-class solutions to our customers,” says Tom Welke, CEO of Venanpri Group.
Prendeville succeeds Steve Erickson as president, who is retiring after his nearly 29-year career leading and growing the business.
