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Morgan Truck Body Appoints DesRochers as President
DesRochers will manage the growth of Morgan Truck Body as the company enters its 70th anniversary year in 2022.
January 10, 2022
Dan DesRochers holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
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Morgan Truck Body announced the appointment and promotion of Dan DesRochers as president & COO, according to the company's press release.
DesRochers will manage the growth of Morgan Truck Body as the company enters its 70th anniversary year in 2022 and further secures its foothold as the North American leader in light- and medium-duty truck body manufacturing and upfit for dry freight, refrigerated, platform, and custom-built commercial bodies.
Prior to joining Morgan Truck Body, DesRochers served as VP of Lean Operations, responsible for EHS, Lean and Continuous Improvement, at JB Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, and as COO for Morgan Olson.
DesRochers holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and brings industrial experience and specialization in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. He previously held executive positions with General Electric, United States Can Company, and Federal Signal Corporation.
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