Ashcroft, Inc. Announces Jee Tanoue as Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Stratford, CT — April, 2, 2026 — Ashcroft, Inc., a global leader in pressure and temperature measurement instrumentation and a division of Nagano Keiki Co., Ltd. of Japan, today announced that Jee Tanoue has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
Tanoue has more than 17 years of experience with Ashcroft and has served as a trusted advisor to both Ashcroft’s executive leadership team and Nagano Keiki. Throughout her tenure, she has held several key roles including Business Intelligence Analyst, PMO Manager and Executive Liaison, contributing significantly to organizational alignment and operational transparency.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst, Tanoue helped modernize data systems and reporting capabilities by implementing dashboards and automated reporting tools that increased information transparency and improved decision-making across the organization. In her role as Executive Liaison, she served as the primary communication bridge between Ashcroft and Nagano Keiki, ensuring clarity, coordination and alignment between the companies.
“Jee has been an invaluable member of our team and a critical connector between Ashcroft and Nagano Keiki,” said Adam Freyler, President of Ashcroft, Inc. “Her deep understanding of both organizations, combined with her strategic insight and cross-cultural perspective, makes her uniquely qualified to lead our corporate affairs initiatives.”
Tanoue shared, “It is an honor to step into this role and continue strengthening the partnership between Ashcroft and Nagano Keiki. Having worked closely with both organizations throughout my career, I look forward to further enhancing communication, transparency and collaboration as we continue to support Ashcroft’s long-term growth and global strategy.”
In her new role as Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Tanoue will oversee communication and strategic coordination between Ashcroft and Nagano Keiki to facilitate the sharing of critical data, communication and organizational alignment between the companies.
“As President and CEO for 15 years, I worked side by-side with Jee through many trips in Japan and hundreds of meetings. She was able to transfer our business expectations and performance with incredible clarity, considering cultural differences between Japan and the U.S. She is in a perfect position to add value in her new role,” added Steve Culmone, Chief Executive Officer of Ashcroft, Inc.
Fluent in both English and Japanese, Tanoue brings strong cross-cultural expertise and a deep understanding of Japanese business practices. She holds a master’s degree from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, and a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook).
About Ashcroft, Inc.
Ashcroft, Inc., headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, is a global leader in pressure, temperature, and test instrumentation serving critical industries, including energy, water, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, heavy vehicle and industrial manufacturing markets. With over 1,100 employees worldwide, Ashcroft has been recognized for its engineering expertise, product reliability and long-term commitment to customer success.
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