Sims Crane, a provider of crane, rigging and lifting solutions across the Southeast, announced Katie MacGillivary as its new chief financial officer, effective Oct. 5, 2026.
MacGillivary brings 25 years of financial leadership experience to Sims Crane, with a track record of transforming financial operations and helping companies navigate significant growth, acquisitions and strategic transactions. Throughout her career, she has led numerous acquisitions, multiple exit processes and an initial public offering across industries including transportation, financing, logistics and energy.
“Katie brings an exceptional combination of financial expertise, strategic leadership and experience guiding organizations through periods of significant growth,” says Deborah Weber, chief executive officer and president of Sims Crane & Equipment. “As Sims continues to grow and expand our operations, having the right leadership in place is critical. Katie understands how to build strong financial organizations while keeping people, performance and long-term success at the center of the business. We are excited to welcome her to the Sims family and look forward to the impact she will have on our company’s future.”
MacGillivary joins Sims Crane from Channel Partners, where she served as chief financial officer since 2019. Previously, MacGillivary served as chief financial officer of Nicholas Financial, where she oversaw SEC reporting, investor relations and capital markets activity. She also held finance leadership roles at TECO Energy and began her career at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.
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