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Timothy Cooley leads military and commercial sales at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, drawing on elite training and a sharp instinct for customer engagement. A former RASP Cadre in the 75th...
Timothy Cooley leads military and commercial sales at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, drawing on elite training and a sharp instinct for customer engagement. A former RASP Cadre in the 75th Ranger Regiment, he brings focus, discipline, and a mission-oriented mindset to every opportunity. Raised in Montana and recently relocated from Georgia, Tim joined Bailey after CEO Naveen Vinta saw his standout customer interaction skills during a chance meeting at a trade show.
Tim’s ideal day involves closing multiple deals, staying in motion, and finishing with a high-intensity powerlifting session. A history enthusiast, he’d relish a conversation with figures like the Duke of Wellington, Julius Caesar, or Henry V. Though not big on sports, he finds it fitting that he landed in Milwaukee—home to the Green Bay Packers, his family’s team of choice. He powers through his day with a strong Americano and a relentless drive to deliver.

Keegan Ford designs the electrical and software platforms that power Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials’ cutting-edge equipment. With a decade of experience in specialty mobile...
Keegan Ford designs the electrical and software platforms that power Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials’ cutting-edge equipment. With a decade of experience in specialty mobile machin- ery, he has been instrumental in launching advanced control systems for explosion-proof aerial lifts, mini cranes, and custom-engineered solutions. A Milwaukee Bucks season ticket holder, Keegan balances high-tech problem-solving with courtside excitement.
When it’s time to unwind, he reaches for a Breckenridge Reserve Bourbon or a refreshing kombucha. If given the chance, he’d pick the brain of physicist James Maxwell, whose groundbreaking equations connected electricity, magnetism, and light—without the aid of modern labs. Un- derstanding what drives that kind of genius would be just as thrilling as solving the next big engineering challenge.

Eric Niemi leads engineering at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, pushing the boundaries of innovation in MEWPs and custom lifting solutions. With over 25 years of experience, he blends technical...
Eric Niemi leads engineering at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, pushing the boundaries of innovation in MEWPs and custom lifting solutions. With over 25 years of experience, he blends technical precision with strategic leadership to develop cutting-edge equipment.
Never one to accept “good enough,” he constantly seeks ways to improve efficiency, power systems, and performance. If Nikola Tesla walked into Bailey, Eric would pick his brain on wireless power transfer, regenerative energy, and cleaner electrical design—anything to make Bailey’s machines more advanced and efficient. While he doesn’t follow sports, he’s always up for a Captain and Diet Coke and a conversation about the future of engineering

Rob Sonntag leads the production team at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, ensuring every machine is built with precision and craftsmanship. With years of manufacturing experience, he keeps operat...
Rob Sonntag leads the production team at Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials, ensuring every machine is built with precision and craftsmanship. With years of manufacturing experience, he keeps operations running smoothly, delivering high-quality, engineered solutions that meet customer demands. A Green Bay Packers fan through and through, Rob enjoys unwinding with a Captain & Coke or casting a line on the water, always ready for the next big catch.
If given the chance, he’d have a long conversation with his great-grandfather, a farmer who lived to 100 and witnessed a world transforming from horse-drawn carriages to moon landings. His curiosity for change and innovation mirrors Rob’s dedication to continuous improvement on and off the production floor.

Tony Turkosz brings over 20 years of expertise in large machinery and precision machining to Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials. Focused on making machines more efficient and tailored to customer...
Tony Turkosz brings over 20 years of expertise in large machinery and precision machining to Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials. Focused on making machines more efficient and tailored to customer needs, he takes pride in engineering solutions that enhance the end- user experience.
When he’s not refining designs, Tony enjoys biking the local trails, finding clarity in motion. With a warm cup of tea or a cold beer in hand, he’d love the chance to sit down with Kurt Vonnegut to learn how to navigate a mad world with kindness and wit—an approach he brings to both work and life.

Naveen Vinta leads Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials with a relentless drive for innovation, growth, and problem-solving. Since taking ownership in August 2024, he has positioned the company...
Naveen Vinta leads Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials with a relentless drive for innovation, growth, and problem-solving. Since taking ownership in August 2024, he has positioned the company to expand into new markets while strengthening its legacy with existing customers.His leadership blends technical expertise with emotional intelligence, fostering a culture of precision, safety, and action.
A fan of the Indian cricket team and a connoisseur of single malt Scotch, Naveen thrives on strategic thinking and resilience. If given the chance, he’d have lunch with Abraham Lincoln to understand how to stay hopeful in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Under Naveen Vinta’s leadership, Bailey modernized operations to serve the commercial space and defense sectors. We dramatically reduced lead times and launched the Solar Trax semi-autonomous robot, proving our commitment to advanced engineering.

The company rebranded as Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials and introduced pioneering mini-crane technologies, including the MC10 and MC OMNI. These innovations brought new levels of versatility and maneuverability to glass handling and industrial lifting applications.

Bailey introduced the industry’s first explosion-proof scissor lift and original explosion-proof boom lift—breakthroughs that redefined safe equipment use in hazardous environments and established our leadership in high-risk applications.

Jeff Bailey founded Man & Material Lift Engineering with a vision to engineer lifting solutions that prioritized safety, reliability, and performance—setting the foundation for the decades of innovation that would follow.

Bailey continues to lead in explosion-proof and cleanroom technology while expanding our rapid-response engineering capabilities. This enhanced operational efficiency enables us to meet increasingly specialized and urgent client demands with unmatched precision and speed.

With renewed focus on innovation, Bailey re-entered the explosion-proof market and secured major clients such as NASA, Boeing, and the U.S. Air Force, reaffirming our role as the trusted partner for critical access solutions in defense and aerospace.

After the sale of Man & Material Lift Engineering to Universal Manufacturing, Jeff Bailey founded Bailey and Associates, laying the groundwork for a new chapter focused on solving complex lifting challenges.

To accommodate growth and expanding demand, the company relocated to Wisconsin, began development of the PM48, and secured contracts with Oshkosh Truck for military-grade lifting equipment.
Find the next step in your career with a growing team here at Bailey Cranes. We are looking for talented labor looking to expand their capabilities in our industry.
Bailey Specialty Cranes & Aerials is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned engineering and manufacturing firm based in Muskego, Wisconsin. We specialize in precision access solutions for industries where the margin for error is zero.
