Knipex Tools LP (Arlington Heights, Ill.): Nancy Szankowski is the new senior marketing specialist and will manage national and regional trade shows, support sales, develop product launch materials, and assist with product development and market research. Prior to joining Knipex Tools, Szankowski was a senior marketing specialist, product manager, marketing communications manager and public relations manager. She brings more than 30 years of marketing experience to her new role, with 11 years of experience specific to the hand tool industry. She earned her BA in communications from Southern Illinois University.