Many organizations honored achievement and recognized new talent with hirings and promotions throughout the month of October.
Truck, trailer, and body OEMs
Wabash has promoted Drew Schwartzhoff to senior vice president of Strategic Marketing from his previous position as vice president of Marketing. Schwartzhoff will now handle product management as well as his responsibilities leading marketing and communications as he drives the integration of marketing and product strategies.
Donald Winston has been promoted to senior vice president of Global Operations at Wabash. Prior to his promotion, Winston served as vice president of the same department. In his expanded role, he will oversee global procurement and lead manufacturing and supply chain operations while focusing on efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Marathon Brake Systems hired Joshua Epstein as manager of Export Sales for light automotive products in the U.S. and Canada. Epstein has worked in both OEM and aftermarket channels with wheel and powertrain accessories, and his focus in his new role will be growing sales for aluminum and steel wheels, shock absorbers, leaf springs, and clutches.
Daimler Truck North America has appointed T.J. Reed as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis and Thomas Built Buses. Reed’s new role will include overseeing strategy, sales and operations of the TBB and FCCC brands. He succeeds Kevin Bangston, who was appointed CEO and president of Daimler Truck Financial Services.
Joachim Rosenberg is resigning from his role as a member of the Volvo Group Executive Board, EVP of Strategic Initiatives, and president of Volvo Energy. Rosenberg has been with the Volvo Group for 20 years and served with the Volvo Group Executive Board for 13 years.
Suppliers and distributors
Kevin Braun has been promoted to PPG’s senior vice president of operations, succeeding Ram Vadlamannati, who is retiring from the company after 25 years of service. Braun will continue to report to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, and serve on PPG’s operating committee as he leads the company’s supply chain, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, and other functions.
The VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies has hired Joy Nickoloff as its new program manager. She is a recent graduate of Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School and will be working with suppliers to develop programs for the company. Her previous professional experiences include internships in the hospitality, automotive, and public policy industries.
Manufacturing
Stephan “Steve” Arnold has joined XL Specialized Trailers as the company’s newest regional sales manager of the Northeast region. He has 25 years of experience in the heavy-haul industry, and prior to his hiring with XL Specialized Trailers, he worked in several sales and management roles for Extreme Trailers, Wabash, and truck and trailer dealerships.
Services
The Bosselman Enterprises has promoted Jake England to director of Boss Truck Shops, where he will oversee operations of Boss Truck Shops across the network. He succeeds Randy Haines, who was promoted to director of Business Development. A former U.S. Army Captain, England joined Boss Truck Shops in 2023 after working in Love’s Travel Stops.