Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is announced the appointment of Ching Gettman as president of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) team.
With a proven track record of leadership and innovation, Ching is set to drive the growth and excellence of DS Global Services, bringing increased value to its customer base through focused service and support strategy execution.
With over 20 years of industry experience, Gettman joins Davis-Standard from Caterpillar, where she served as vice president of product development, aftermarket and strategy. There, she led significant advancements in product development and aftermarket services, reinforcing Caterpillar’s position as an industry leader. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at John Deere, holding various key roles across multiple locations, which provided her with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the aftermarket industry. She also worked as a distributor executive at Cummins Western Canada, where she was responsible for sales, service, rebuild and parts.
Gettman holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In her spare time, she enjoys ice hockey, volunteering for the US Coast Guard Academy, and supporting greyhound dog rescue organizations.
Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, Davis-Standard has a facility in Fulton.
