Virginia Beach, VA - Thomas Kuehne has accepted the position of apprenticeship coordinator at STIHL Inc., a leading manufacturer of chain saws and handheld outdoor power equipment. In his new role, Kuehne will be responsible for creating and delivering apprentice curriculum for practical and theoretical training, supervising apprentice schedules and practical education and work, as well as working with various governmental agencies regarding program certifications and credits.
Kuehne joins STIHL with more than 27 years of experience, as well as a long history with the STIHL brand. Kuehne began his career at Gebr. Hoffmann as a machine mechanic apprentice in Düsseldorf, Germany. He then worked as a service engineer at Gebr. Hoffmann Germany and Chiron Werke + Chiron America, coming to the U.S. in 1998. His most recent position with Chiron America was as manufacturing supervisor with responsibilities in the training department as instructor for customer and in-house training.
Kuehne holds a Trade Master degree in machine tool mechanics from the Handwerkskammer Düsseldorf (German education system) and has completed a 4- year apprenticeship program as a machine tool mechanic.
About STIHL
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
STIHL is pleased to support the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), National FFA, Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), and the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD).
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
