Technology, marketing veterans join Command Alkon C suite

Sources: Command Alkon, Birmingham, Ala.; CP staff

Command Alkon has named Charles Evans as chief technology officer and vice president of Engineering, tasked with leading the development of new products and technologies, while further enhancing the business value derived from the company’s current information technology offerings.

Evans brings over 30 years’ experience leading and managing software product development and IT efforts. Prior to Command Alkon, he was chief technology officer for Integraph Process, Power & Marine, where he led a cloud computing architecture transformation and grew product capabilities in such areas as mobile device platforms, visualization, augmented reality, Internet of Things, and analytics.

Separately, Command Alkon has appointed Ed Rusch as vice president, Marketing, responsible for growing the company’s mindshare in construction materials and executing digital marketing strategies. He brings over 15 years of experience leading business-to-business marketing programs that strengthen brands, drive growth, and create positive momentum in complex, global industries. Prior to Command Alkon, Rusch was vice president, Corporate Marketing at Elemica, where he directed rebranding and marketing program digitization, and helped garner Technology Association of Georgia recognition as one of the state’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies.