Doug Crane
Doug is the principal owner of the New Dalton Group, which he founded following a thirty year career at Crane & Co. His passion for business development and interests in technology and strategy is being put to use regularly as he and the New Dalton team work with their client-partners to push development programs forward.... (read more)
Doug is the principal owner of the New Dalton Group, which he founded following a thirty year career at Crane & Co. His passion for business development and interests in technology and strategy is being put to use regularly as he and the New Dalton team work with their client-partners to push development programs forward.
In addition to his work at New Dalton, Doug is a member of the board at the Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, Berkshire Community College, and the Berkshire Museum. Doug is also a limited partner of Cue Ball Capital, a novel venture firm built around human capital, and an advisor to two start-up companies: Uniqarta, and Consumer Retail Services, and a senior partner at Strategic Partnerships LLC.
During his career at Crane & Co., Doug spent the bulk of his time on the development and supply of high security products and most recently held the position of Vice President, Business Development and Government Relations where he managed business development activity across all three divisions. Spanning his career, he has served in a variety of roles including engineering, process design, product development, manufacturing management, strategic planning and government contracting. Doug led a number of development initiatives, designing and retooling production processes, guiding several new technologies into commercialization, developing the company’s strategy for several targeted programs, overseeing multiple contract negotiations, managing the development programs in support of ten different redesigns of US currency denominations, guiding the company’s legislative activity, and building the company’s relationships with multiple government entities.
Doug holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, an MS in Paper Chemistry from the Institute of Paper Science and Technology and an MBA from the Sloan School at MIT. (read less)
In addition to his work at New Dalton, Doug is a member of the board at the Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, Berkshire Community College, and the Berkshire Museum. Doug is also a limited partner of Cue Ball Capital, a novel venture firm built around human capital, and an advisor to two start-up companies: Uniqarta, and Consumer Retail Services, and a senior partner at Strategic Partnerships LLC.
During his career at Crane & Co., Doug spent the bulk of his time on the development and supply of high security products and most recently held the position of Vice President, Business Development and Government Relations where he managed business development activity across all three divisions. Spanning his career, he has served in a variety of roles including engineering, process design, product development, manufacturing management, strategic planning and government contracting. Doug led a number of development initiatives, designing and retooling production processes, guiding several new technologies into commercialization, developing the company’s strategy for several targeted programs, overseeing multiple contract negotiations, managing the development programs in support of ten different redesigns of US currency denominations, guiding the company’s legislative activity, and building the company’s relationships with multiple government entities.
Doug holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, an MS in Paper Chemistry from the Institute of Paper Science and Technology and an MBA from the Sloan School at MIT. (read less)
Andrew Crane
Andrew is a mechanical engineer with experiences in a range of disciplines, from robotics to watch-design and beyond. At college Andrew studied a variety of fields including Math (number theory and cryptography), Engineering and Industrial Design. Since graduating from Brown in 2011 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew has pursued multiple interests including consulting... (read more)
Andrew is a mechanical engineer with experiences in a range of disciplines, from robotics to watch-design and beyond. At college Andrew studied a variety of fields including Math (number theory and cryptography), Engineering and Industrial Design. Since graduating from Brown in 2011 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew has pursued multiple interests including consulting at OptaSense before taking on his current role as a Process Control Engineer and Coordinator of the Process Development Engineering Lab at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in Pittsfield, MA.
At General Dynamics, Andrew oversees a small machine shop; a prototyping and repair circuit board lab; and a prototype and small-scale production assembly lab. All of which present Andrew with a variety of concerns from manufacturability to functionality on a daily basis.
Outside of General Dynamics, Andrew continues to pursue design interests through his work on mechanical watches, pens, and various projects for local companies. Andrew has experience working in 5 different CAD systems with most experience in Pro/Engineer and SolidWorks. (read less)
At General Dynamics, Andrew oversees a small machine shop; a prototyping and repair circuit board lab; and a prototype and small-scale production assembly lab. All of which present Andrew with a variety of concerns from manufacturability to functionality on a daily basis.
Outside of General Dynamics, Andrew continues to pursue design interests through his work on mechanical watches, pens, and various projects for local companies. Andrew has experience working in 5 different CAD systems with most experience in Pro/Engineer and SolidWorks. (read less)
Bob Bishop
Bob holds a position on the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Dalton. This new challenge comes after his completion of a 42 year career at Crane & Co. where he worked in supervisory roles in paper production and raw materials manufacturing management. He has hands-on experience with all aspects of the papermaking process;... (read more)
Bob holds a position on the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Dalton. This new challenge comes after his completion of a 42 year career at Crane & Co. where he worked in supervisory roles in paper production and raw materials manufacturing management. He has hands-on experience with all aspects of the papermaking process; raw fiber refining, wet end operations, vacuum systems, dandy rolls, wet end cleaning and conditioning, bauer system and broke systems.
Bob holds a BS in Business Management from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and an Associates of Arts Degree in Environmental Science from Berkshire Community College. He also has a Grade 4 Waste Water license for both industrial and municipal applications.
In 1990 Bob became a member of the Town of Dalton Environmental Board and in 1992, he accepted the Chairman position and continues that role. He and the board handle many environmental conservation issues involving wetlands in the local community. (read less)
Bob holds a BS in Business Management from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and an Associates of Arts Degree in Environmental Science from Berkshire Community College. He also has a Grade 4 Waste Water license for both industrial and municipal applications.
In 1990 Bob became a member of the Town of Dalton Environmental Board and in 1992, he accepted the Chairman position and continues that role. He and the board handle many environmental conservation issues involving wetlands in the local community. (read less)
John Love
John is the sole proprietor of Berkshire Duct & Vent, a small business specializing in the maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of both commercial and residential ductwork. He also cleans and services existing installations. Ahead of forming his business, John worked 35 years at Crane & Co. in a number of jobs in the manufacturing setting.... (read more)
John is the sole proprietor of Berkshire Duct & Vent, a small business specializing in the maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of both commercial and residential ductwork. He also cleans and services existing installations.
Ahead of forming his business, John worked 35 years at Crane & Co. in a number of jobs in the manufacturing setting. The hands-on manufacturing roles lead to a 17 year position as Maintenance Manager where he was responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the production and finishing operations of three paper mills. He fully implemented large-scale maintenance projects that were on-time and on-budget. A secondary proud accomplishment during the Maintenance Management position was the formation of an empowered solid team of mechanics, electricians, and process control technicians.
John’s other areas of expertise are setting up preventative maintenance programs, management of spare parts, relationships with vendors, safe work practices, and sheet metal and stainless steel fabrication. He also holds a license for asbestos removal. (read less)
Ahead of forming his business, John worked 35 years at Crane & Co. in a number of jobs in the manufacturing setting. The hands-on manufacturing roles lead to a 17 year position as Maintenance Manager where he was responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the production and finishing operations of three paper mills. He fully implemented large-scale maintenance projects that were on-time and on-budget. A secondary proud accomplishment during the Maintenance Management position was the formation of an empowered solid team of mechanics, electricians, and process control technicians.
John’s other areas of expertise are setting up preventative maintenance programs, management of spare parts, relationships with vendors, safe work practices, and sheet metal and stainless steel fabrication. He also holds a license for asbestos removal. (read less)
Don Drosehn
Don worked more than 40 years in the papermaking industry, holding several progressive positions. He began his career at Crane managing a Quality Control Lab in the 1970s and advanced to Paper Mill Superintendent in the 1980s. His next career step was managing a Process Control Department where he designed and installed the paper mill’s... (read more)
Don worked more than 40 years in the papermaking industry, holding several progressive positions. He began his career at Crane managing a Quality Control Lab in the 1970s and advanced to Paper Mill Superintendent in the 1980s. His next career step was managing a Process Control Department where he designed and installed the paper mill’s first Distributed Control System. Over the subsequent 20 years, Don held multiple Manufacturing Operations Management positions and retired in 2013.
Don has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts. His areas of expertise are far-reaching. Outside his papermaking-specific experience, Don has a complete working knowledge of ISO 9000 systems, maintenance services in a manufacturing setting, Six Sigma, and OSHA and safety practices. He also has a certification from the American Society for Training and Development.
Outside the workplace, Don has been a board member of the Dalton Youth Center, the Dalton Community Recreation Association, and served as the District Deputy Grand Master of the Mason’s (the foundation of the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children), an organization that he continues to be active in. (read less)
Don has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts. His areas of expertise are far-reaching. Outside his papermaking-specific experience, Don has a complete working knowledge of ISO 9000 systems, maintenance services in a manufacturing setting, Six Sigma, and OSHA and safety practices. He also has a certification from the American Society for Training and Development.
Outside the workplace, Don has been a board member of the Dalton Youth Center, the Dalton Community Recreation Association, and served as the District Deputy Grand Master of the Mason’s (the foundation of the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children), an organization that he continues to be active in. (read less)
Rose Robert
Rose is a native of Berkshire County and was inspired at an early age to form her own small business. Since 1985, Rose has specialized in money management, offering start-up accounting and weekly or monthly account management to small businesses, estates, busy professionals, time-pressed families, and retirees. Her service is an ideal solution for those... (read more)
Rose is a native of Berkshire County and was inspired at an early age to form her own small business. Since 1985, Rose has specialized in money management, offering start-up accounting and weekly or monthly account management to small businesses, estates, busy professionals, time-pressed families, and retirees. Her service is an ideal solution for those that don’t have the time or desire to juggle the perpetual stack of monthly bills that land in piles around the house or business office and also eliminates the stress associated with late fees, bank charges, and the struggle at year-end to organize for tax season.
In addition to running the bookkeeping service, Rose spent 35 years at Crane & Co. in various roles, including International Sales, Government Contracts, and Project Management. She chose early retirement from the corporate desk in 2014, to spend more time with her family and beautiful grandson, as well as garden, kayak, and travel. She continues to help individuals bring order to their financial woes.
Rose holds an Associates in Business from Berkshire Community College and is working toward completion of a BS in Business from Southern Vermont College. (read less)
In addition to running the bookkeeping service, Rose spent 35 years at Crane & Co. in various roles, including International Sales, Government Contracts, and Project Management. She chose early retirement from the corporate desk in 2014, to spend more time with her family and beautiful grandson, as well as garden, kayak, and travel. She continues to help individuals bring order to their financial woes.
Rose holds an Associates in Business from Berkshire Community College and is working toward completion of a BS in Business from Southern Vermont College. (read less)
Scott Dias
With a career spanning over 33 years of industrial experience, Scott has honed his skills from the first microprocessors to today's mobile computing devices and complex Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Scott was the main hardware designer for the Navy's Trident II system computer, following this with a computer design for the Phalanx Close In Weapon... (read more)
With a career spanning over 33 years of industrial experience, Scott has honed his skills from the first microprocessors to today's mobile computing devices and complex Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Scott was the main hardware designer for the Navy's Trident II system computer, following this with a computer design for the Phalanx Close In Weapon System.
From here Scott moved into the world of machine vision and photography, developing custom hardware machine interfaces and imaging programs for Navy CID sensor research, machine vision inspection systems at Crane & Co., and the photography business he founded and continues to run with his wife Judy. His aerospace background in digital sensors and imaging allowed their studio to embrace the digital photography revolution well ahead of competitors.
While employed at Crane & Co. Scott became heavily involved with the converting process for paper and thin films combining his electrical and vision imaging skills with mechanical skills and the needs of a variety of slitters and sheeters. Experienced in all versions of Microsoft's operating systems as well as many variations of Unix, Scott has programmed on platforms from Mainframes to Android smartphones, in many languages such as Assembly, C, C#, VB, Java and Python. When not skiing or canoeing Scott spends his time working the photography business, consulting, traveling and doing anything that involves the challenge of never having done that. Scott holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. (read less)
From here Scott moved into the world of machine vision and photography, developing custom hardware machine interfaces and imaging programs for Navy CID sensor research, machine vision inspection systems at Crane & Co., and the photography business he founded and continues to run with his wife Judy. His aerospace background in digital sensors and imaging allowed their studio to embrace the digital photography revolution well ahead of competitors.
While employed at Crane & Co. Scott became heavily involved with the converting process for paper and thin films combining his electrical and vision imaging skills with mechanical skills and the needs of a variety of slitters and sheeters. Experienced in all versions of Microsoft's operating systems as well as many variations of Unix, Scott has programmed on platforms from Mainframes to Android smartphones, in many languages such as Assembly, C, C#, VB, Java and Python. When not skiing or canoeing Scott spends his time working the photography business, consulting, traveling and doing anything that involves the challenge of never having done that. Scott holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. (read less)
