Star SU (Hoffman Estates, IL) recently appointed Rick Falgiatano as vice president of sales for its cutting tool division.

Rick brings 35 years of experience in the cutting tool industry, including twenty in sales management roles – most recently as district sales manager for Kennametal, Latrobe, PA. Falgiatano has gained expertise in milling and drilling, as well as managing channel partner distribution, integration and integrated programs.

Falgiatano attended the University of Phoenix in Warrenville, IL, and served as past president and charter board member of the Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers (SCTE) Rockford and Chicago chapters.