David Fortsch

David Fortsch is a Senior Grinding Manager in Group Technical Services at CRH since September 2023, with previous experience as Sr. Director of Milling Business Operations & Development at Bridge Gap Engineering, LLC from December 2017 to November 2023. David's career at FLSmidth spanned from 2000 to 2017, where roles included Manager and Specialist. As Manager, David led a high-performing team across Sales, Engineering, Customer Service, and Aftermarket areas, emphasizing diverse management and coaching techniques. As a Specialist, David developed critical correlations between laboratory and commercial vertical roller mill technology, achieving significant cost reductions and designing a high-efficiency dynamic separator that halved power consumption and doubled wear part longevity. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.