Craig Fitzpatrick, Chief Financial Officer at Behlen, joined the company in 2023. He has an extensive background in finance and international manufacturing expertise. Craig started his journey at Ford Motor Company and spent his early career working in progressive roles with large, Tier 1 automotive suppliers before moving into chemical manufacturing and underground mining. Much of his career has been focused on expanding operations and optimizing business processes. His experience includes a significant achievement of partnering with federal, state, and local officials to select and launch a $1.8 billion greenfield manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Tennessee.

A proud US Army veteran, Craig holds a BBA from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, an MBA from Wayne State University, and completed the Executive program at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He has served on numerous boards, most recently on the Alta Equipment Company board.