CLARK Promotes Bob Martinolli to COO

CLARK Material Handling Company has promoted Bob Martinolli to chief operating officer. Martinolli joined the company in March 2026 as senior vice president of North American operations.

In his previous role, Martinolli was responsible for supply chain efficiency, truck sales and aftermarket parts growth, distribution, strategy development, and business systems integration across CLARK’s North American operations.

As COO, he will add manufacturing operations and engineering to his responsibilities, while continuing to focus on execution, dealer support, and profitable growth.

Martinolli has more than 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, global supply chain, and dealer-based distribution networks.

Before joining CLARK, he served as senior vice president of operations at United Pipe & Steel, where he oversaw 12 distribution centers, information technology, and a fleet of 58 company-owned Class A commercial vehicles.

His previous positions also included director of operations at Kongsberg Automotive and Gulf States Toyota, vice president of operations at Argo Turboserve Corporation, and general manager at Weatherford.

Martinolli also held leadership positions at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, including general manager of Rapidparts Inc. He began his industrial career at Ford Motor Company, where he held manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership positions, including plant area/manufacturing manager at the Monroe Parts Plant.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds a Master of Business Administration from City University in Seattle. He also served as a Combat Engineer officer in the U.S. Army.

CLARK President and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Moratz said Martinolli’s experience will support the company’s manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket operations.

“Bob brings the rare combination of factory-floor discipline and enterprise-level judgment,” said Moratz. “In a short time, he has strengthened how we run manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket. Elevating him to COO positions CLARK to scale with the same operational rigor that built this brand.”

Martinolli said he plans to focus on the company’s employees, dealers, customers, and leadership development in his new position.

“CLARK’s success has always been built on the commitment of its employees, the loyalty of its dealers, and products customers can depend on,” said Martinolli. “I am honored and humbled to serve in this role, and I am committed to help strengthen the company for the generations of dealer partners, employees, customers, and developing the CLARK leadership who will follow us. Our responsibility is to preserve the heritage entrusted to us while building a stronger future together.”