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    1. What’s in Print

    Ritchey named 60th NTEA board chair

    April 25, 2024
    The president and owner of Curry Supply Co. succeeds David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman Manufacturing & Distribution in his role as board chair

    Jason Ritchey, president/owner of Curry Supply Co. was installed as 60th board chair of NTEA—The Work Truck Association during the organization’s annual meeting. He accepted the position from immediate past board chair David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman Manufacturing & Distribution.

    “The work truck industry plays such an important role in our economy and the work that gets done where we all live and do business,” said Ritchey. “It’s such an honor to be a part of—and serve—the people and the businesses that make up this special community.”

    Ritchey has spent nearly 25 years in the work truck industry, and has served as president and owner of Curry Supply Co. since 2011.

    Since being elected to NTEA’s board in 2018, he has served on a number of committees. He became involved to offer his insights, business expertise, and to give something back to the industry. He envisioned NTEA creating a new approach to engage the younger generation and make them aware of opportunities available in the industry, as well as emphasizing a focus on advanced education with an innovative curriculum designed to encourage continuous learning.

    Read more: Trailer/Body Builders magazine - April 2024

    2024–2025 NTEA Board

    Also serving on the Board’s Executive Committee are:

    • First Vice Chair Ben Winter, vice president/Business Development, Transfer Flow Inc.
    • Second Vice Chair Rick Albertini, president and CEO, Phenix Truck & Van
    • Third Vice Chair and Treasurer TJ Blandford, CEO, Woodbine Manufacturing Co.
    • Secretary Steve Carey, president and CEO, NTEA

    Serving on the Board as Directors are:

    • Tim Davison, vice president of Sales and Marketing, Stellar Industries Inc.
    • Marc Ellison, director and vice president of Sales, InterMotive Vehicle Controls
    • Emily Riggs Korns, president, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers
    • Joe Lewis, vice president of CM Truck Beds
    • Todd Mouw, executive vice president, ROUSH CleanTech
    • Andy Peter, vice president, Meyer Truck Equipment
    • Brian Tabel, assistant vice president, Marketing, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.
    • Shane Woodman, global sales director of Onspot of North America Inc.
    • Dave Zelis, vice president of Strategy and Development, Buyers Products Company 
    About the Author

    Kevin Jones | Editor

    Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.

    Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.

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