CLARK Names Bob Martinolli Chief Operating Officer

CLARK Material Handling Company has promoted Bob Martinolli to Chief Operating Officer, expanding his responsibilities from North American operations to include manufacturing and engineering.

Martinolli joined CLARK in March 2026 as senior vice president of North American operations. He has led supply chain efficiency, truck sales and aftermarket parts growth, distribution, strategy development, and business systems integration in that position.

His responsibilities as COO will include manufacturing operations and engineering, along with continued work in dealer support and company execution.

Martinolli brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, global supply chain, and dealer-based distribution.

He previously served as senior vice president of operations at United Pipe & Steel, overseeing 12 distribution centers, information technology, and 58 company-owned Class A commercial vehicles.

His career also includes operations leadership positions at Kongsberg Automotive, Gulf States Toyota, Argo Turboserve Corporation, Weatherford, and Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America. At Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, he served in leadership positions that included general manager of Rapidparts Inc.

Earlier in his career, Martinolli held manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership roles at Ford Motor Company, including plant area/manufacturing manager at the Monroe Parts Plant.

Martinolli earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration from City University in Seattle. He also served as a Combat Engineer officer in the U.S. Army.

CLARK President and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Moratz said Martinolli’s experience has strengthened the company’s manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket operations.

“Bob brings the rare combination of factory-floor discipline and enterprise-level judgment,” said Moratz. “In a short time, he has strengthened how we run manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket. Elevating him to COO positions CLARK to scale with the same operational rigor that built this brand.”

Martinolli said his focus will include supporting the company’s employees, dealers, customers, and future leadership.

“CLARK’s success has always been built on the commitment of its employees, the loyalty of its dealers, and products customers can depend on,” said Martinolli. “I am honored and humbled to serve in this role, and I am committed to help strengthen the company for the generations of dealer partners, employees, customers, and developing the CLARK leadership who will follow us. Our responsibility is to preserve the heritage entrusted to us while building a stronger future together.”