Heil Trailer International has promoted Kevin Tumlin to product manager for defense-related products and activities. Al Kesley joins HTI as a corporate quality management consultant responsible for the planning and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) continuous improvement initiative.
Melissa Kellogg has been named by Freightliner LLC as the new director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. Joining the company in 1998, she most recently served as the manager of market planning and analysis.
John W Finley has joined Hercules Manufacturing Co as an inside sales person. He most recently worked as the manager of Wanlima USA. Tim Tucker has been hired by Hercules as a regional sales manager responsible for the state of Kentucky. He most recently worked with the Indiana University Athletics department in Bloomington IN as a mentor, tutor, and administrative assistant.
Clement Industries has appointed Ronald E Dietz as vicepresidentmarketing/aluminum. A 27-year trailer industry veteran, he formed his own trailer sales company, which later merged with Transwest Trailer Sales of Colorado. Dietz served as vicepresident and general manager of Transwest for 11 years, selling steel and aluminum trailers.
Benson International announces the promotion of Jeff Marcum to operations manager from service technician. In his new position, the 13-year Benson employee will be responsible for the Lowmansville KY Parts, Service, and Repair Center.
Reitnouer Inc has appointed John C Skelly vice-president of the newly formed Transfer Trailer Division. He has been in the transporation industry for 15 years, previously working for MAC Trailer and J & J Trailers.