American LaFrance announced that Bill Hinz joined Patriarch Partners Management Group as the managing director, platform leader for American LaFrance, Global Automotive Systems and MD Helicopters. Hinz also assumed the role as president and CEO of American LaFrance.

At American LaFrance, Hinz’s primary focus will be to restructure and institute the necessary processes to ensure that the company continues its great heritage in the fire, emergency services and vocational vehicle industries. He will be responsible for the daily operations at American LaFrance and the senior staff will report directly to him. John Stevenson will be working with Hinz on various special projects that the company is currently executing.

Hinz has more than 40 years of experience leading manufacturing companies in the aerospace, biotechnology, and telecommunications industries.