Newco Promotes W Chris Richter To Executive VP COO

SAINT CHARLES, MO -- Newco Enterprises Inc., a maker of coffee brewing machines, has promoted W. Chris Richter to executive vice-president and chief operating officer. He was previously vice-president of operations.

In his new post, Richter is responsible for Newco's manufacturing, quality controls, inside sales and marketing, project management and procurement, among other key operational areas.

Richter, a Navy Gulf War veteran, joined Newco Enterprises in 2004 as purchasing manager and quickly rose through the ranks to upper management. Prior to Newco, he worked for Control Devices and Boeing.