Broadwind Energy Inc. on Dec. 9 named Eric Blashford as CEO and president, effective March 1, 2020. He will succeed Stephanie Kushner who will retire from the position but continue to serve on the company's board of directors. Blashford will also serve on the board.

Blashford holds more than 30 years of experience in the industrial manufacturing sector and most recently served as COO of Broadwind.