Category: People

Dear Crane Group: I am filled with gratitude

Dear Crane Group: I am filled with gratitude By Tanny Crane What an honor — and what a ride — 38 years at Crane Group, 22 of them leading it. I began my journey at Crane with my husband, John Wolff, working by my side and was joined by two cousins, Mike and Jay Crane, […]

Purpose-Driven Leadership: Warmth, hotel beds, and treadmills

Purpose-Driven Leadership: Warmth, hotel beds, and treadmills By Alex Miller Recently, I asked our purpose-driven, pet-loving leaders to focus on three things: Warmth, hotel beds, and treadmills. Here’s why those things matter. Warmth “You are not warm.” I’ve been told this more than once in my career. It’s accurate. I’m a classic introvert—analytical, data driven, […]

Passing the Torch: A Q&A with Tanny Crane and Dan Crane

Passing the Torch: A Q&A with Tanny Crane and Dan Crane After nearly 40 years with Crane Group—22 of them leading the company—Tanny Crane is passing the CEO torch to respected company leader Dan Crane. In January 2026, Dan will become president and CEO of Crane Group, ushering in the company’s fourth generation of family […]

Art of the Interview: How to find the best candidate for the job

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Art of the Interview: How to find the best candidate for the job By Andrea Thomas When you’re interviewing job candidates, you’re not trying to find a friend: You’re trying to find the best person to perform a certain job—whether that’s to maintain your website or lead your entire team. But the distinction feels important […]

Being the Change: Meet Our Director of Community Impact

Being the Change: Meet Our Director of Community Impact By Julie Fletcher After a rewarding career in pharmaceutical sales, Julie Fletcher founded a nonprofit that has served thousands of families since 2006. Now, she is Director of Community Impact at Crane Group, where she will lead Crane Group’s efforts to understand and help address community […]

The Heart & Soul of Crane: A Q&A with Terri Fasold

The Heart & Soul of Crane: A Q&A with Terri Fasold Terri Fasold was just 18 when she was hired at VIPCO, a siding division of Crane Group, in 1979. Over the next 44 years, she has witnessed many changes—from the company’s decision to sell its legacy plastics business to its acquisition of numerous business […]

Career Reflections: A Q&A with Mike Crane

Mike Crane

Career Reflections: A Q&A with Mike Crane After a successful career in law, Mike Crane has spent the last three decades in the family business at Crane Group. Known for his passion for people and his ability to draw out their best, he helped build and then evolve a plastics business into an investment company—while nurturing a culture where people thrive. He also spent his […]

Going Big: Kevin Kuhlwein is all in as a Big Brother

Going Big: Kevin Kuhlwein is all in as a Big Brother Kevin Kuhlwein enjoyed serving on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio. But he wanted to give back more directly. So when his youngest daughter graduated high school, the Crane Group vice president of information systems went all in and became […]

Champion of Impact: Elon Simms is here to serve

Champion of Impact: Elon Simms is here to serve By Elon Simms Elon Simms didn’t grow up with much, but his single mother — who worked in a Whirlpool factory, served tables, and sold Mary Kay to provide — still found ways to give back. It inspired Simms to pursue a life of service. As […]

Money Talks: Crane Group’s tax director teaches financial literacy to kids

Money Talks: Crane Group’s VP of Tax teaches financial literacy to kids By Ashley Matthews Despite being a busy mom of four young children, Ashley Matthews gives back in myriad ways, from volunteering at food banks to coaching youth sports. But for the Crane Group VP of Tax, teaching kids financial literacy is a passion […]

Superhero in Sneakers: Randy Boring runs with purpose

Superhero in Sneakers: Randy Boring runs with purpose By Randy Boring Not everyone can enjoy the rush of running on their own two feet. But Crane Group Senior ERP Developer Randy Boring ensures that dozens of disabled youths and adults still experience the thrill of race day. Here, the husband, stepfather, grandfather, and 15-year Crane […]