(Paragould, AR, August 6, 2025) – Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC), a family-owned and industry-leading manufacturer of high-quality concrete equipment, is proud to announce the promotion of Shannon Powers to Vice President of Finance and Administration and the hiring of
Josh Whitaker as Director of Operations.
Both leaders bring a wealth of manufacturing expertise, reinforcing AEC’s dedication to quality, continuous improvement, and lean processes. With their leadership, AEC looks forward to not only maintaining the high standards our customers have come to rely on
but also pushing even further; delivering bigger results, better solutions, and more value than ever before. “Shannon and Josh have each built impressive careers exclusively in manufacturing, making them the exact experts needed to fill these leadership positions, ” said Jay Allen,
CEO of Allen Engineering Corporation. “With Shannon’s proven financial leadership and Josh’s extensive operational experience, I am confident they will help us take Allen Engineering to an even higher level of excellence.”
“I’m honored to take on this role and excited to continue advancing the systems and strategies that drive growth for AEC,” said Shannon Powers. Josh Whitaker added,“This is a company with a strong legacy, and I’m eager to build on that foundation. Our focus on quality and innovation will ensure we continue raising the bar and setting the standard in our industry.”
With these leadership changes, AEC remains focused on its 60+ year legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and service. Customers can continue to expect equipment that is not only “Contractor Tough” and built to last, but also backed by a team committed to helping contractors achieve success on every jobsite.
About Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC).
Allen Engineering Corporation is headquartered in Paragould, Arkansas USA. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets concrete equipment with the number one goal of Total Customer Satisfaction. AEC is a family-owned, American provider of high-quality equipment sold and rented through a network of dealers and rental centers worldwide.
