TNT Crane & Rigging LLC, the largest open-shop crane services platform in North America, announced its Board of Directors has appointed Mark Irion as its new Chief Executive Officer. Irion succeeds Mike Appling, who has served as TNT's CEO since 2007. Appling will remain at the company until April 30, to ensure a smooth transition and will step down from the Board of Directors at that time.

Irion, a seasoned executive with nearly 25 years in the equipment rental industry, will also continue as a director on TNT's Board, where he has served since June 2020. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Herc Holdings, where he was recognized for helping to drive strategies that improved fleet efficiencies and accelerated strategic M&A activity.

"Mark is an accomplished leader with the right vision and capabilities to lead TNT's next chapter of growth and success," said David E. Fanta, Chairman of TNT's Board of Directors. "He brings extensive industry knowledge and deep financial acumen to the Company. Having served on our Board for nearly three years, he already has a strong understanding of TNT's business, strategy, culture and opportunities. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Mark to execute TNT's plans to accelerate profitable growth."

Irion said, "I am excited to take on this role and to lead TNT forward as we continue to deliver superior customer service with our unparalleled expertise and capabilities. What has always stood out at TNT is our culture that puts people first. That is reflected in strong, multi-year customer relationships and an industry-leading safety record in successfully executing mission-critical work. It is an honor to lead this company and I can't wait to get started."  

Fanta continued, "Mike leaves a tremendous legacy at TNT. He helped build the company through more than a dozen acquisitions as well as strong organic growth. On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Mike for his many contributions to TNT over the years and wish him the very best in the future."

Irion served as CFO for Herc Holdings since June 2018. The company operates through Herc Rentals Inc. as a leading equipment rental supplier throughout North America. Previously, Irion spent 19 years as CFO of Neff Corporation, a publicly traded equipment rental company. Earlier in his career, he was a finance executive for a computer component distribution company and a Senior Auditor for Deloitte & Touche LLP.

TNT is headquartered in Houston, TX and was founded in 1985/ TNT is the largest open-shop crane services platform in North America with leadership positions in core maintenance end markets and geographies. The company operates through more than 40 branches spanning the Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Southeast regions of the U.S., along with Western Canada. TNT's fleet of over 700 cranes, predominantly mobile cranes, which are operated by a workforce of over 1,500 skilled employees.