Sims Crane & Equipment Co. in Tampa named Deborah Garringer chief financial officer.<br /><br />Garringer previously was a partner with Crowe Horwath LLP, in charge of the Florida market for public sector clients, according to a statement.<br /><br />She took over the role from Sims Vice President and CFO M. Vernon Moore who retired on April 1 after 27 years with Sims, the statement said.<br />See Also<br /><br />    Get your crane fix here<br /><br />Garringer specializes in Florida sales and use tax and holds the Certified in Florida Sales and Use Tax, or CFST, designation.<br /><br />At Crowe Horwath, she worked on the Sims Crane corporate account for 20 years, the statement said.<br /><br />Sims Crane & Equipment is a crane and equipment provider.