People on the move: Briggs & Stratton; Emery Equipment Sales & Rentals; Vermeer Southeast

Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee: Sequoya Cross, vice president of energy storage for Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions, has been elected to the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) board of directors. Cross has 20 years of experience in the energy industry and was chief operating officer for SimpliPhi Power prior to its acquisition by Briggs & Stratton in 2021.

Emery Equipment Sales & Rentals, Baton Rouge, La.: Robbie Caruso has been named customer success specialist. Caruso has helped companies build customer service and sales teams.

Vermeer Southeast (VSE), Ocoee, Fla.: David Kintz has been promoted from vice president of operations to chief operating officer. Kintz joined VSE in 2007 and has served multiple roles over his tenure. In 2021, Kintz was appointed director of operations. In 2022, he was appointed vice president of operations.