Trailer, truck, & body OEMs

Dec. 1, 2006
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) has appointed Stephen J Larkin as the new senior vice-president of sales and marketing. He brings more than

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) has appointed Stephen J Larkin as the new senior vice-president of sales and marketing. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, primarily focused on the selling and leasing of capital equipment.

Kelley Austin has joined Hercules Manufacturing Co as purchasing agent. She most recently served in quality assurance process improvement for the American Red Cross Blood Service, River Valley Region.

Mark Thompson has been named Omaha Standard's director of safety and training, and he is also responsible for overseeing the company's Welding Management Program. Thompson has a strong background implementing safety and training programs. Omaha Standard has hired Todd Pendgraft as quotations manager, and he will be based in Council Bluffs IA. His employment experience includes accounting/auditing management and warehouse management.

Kevin Coombes has been promoted to key accounts manager for Heil Environmental. Coombes, who most recently was sales operations manager, will continue to work from Heil's Chattanooga TN headquarters.