EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Douglas (Doug) J. Evink is the new President and CEO of Tanis Aircraft Products, the leading manufacturer of preheat systems for the aviation industry. He grew up in Southwestern Minnesota on a farm, graduated from Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, and continued his education at Anoka Ramsey Community College and the University of Minnesota. He is currently taking flying lessons.
Prior to joining Tanis, Evink led the Palen Kimball Company since 1995 and served as its President and Chief Operating Officer since 2002. Palen Kimball Company is a mechanical and calibration service company. He also held management positions with Johnson Controls and the Maytag Corporation.
In addition to his professional career, Evink is active in the community and has served on the boards of two private schools and on his church council. He is currently on the board of CEO Roundtable and Resource, Inc.
Evink enjoys hunting and fishing and supports causes that restore wetlands and provide more habitats for upland game birds. He and his wife, Valma, have one adult child and reside in Arden Hills, Minnesota (www.tanisaircraft.com).