Wilson Tool Intl. appoints COO

Wilson Tool Intl., an independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses and press brakes in White Bear Lake, Minn., has appointed Chris Lawless as COO.

Lawless started with the company in 1992, working in the engineering department. He was named vice president of operations in 2002 and was promoted to president in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State and an MBA in finance with an emphasis in venture capitalism from the University of St. Thomas.