LTA Manufacturing Promotes VP of Sales & Marketing
LTA Manufacturing, manufacturer of fiberglass truck caps, tonneau covers, and cargo management products, announced the promotion of Matt Blais to vice president of sales and marketing.
LTA Manufacturing, manufacturer of fiberglass truck caps, tonneau covers, and cargo management products, announced the promotion of Matt Blais to vice president of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for the sales and marketing of the company's four brands: ATC Truck Covers, Ranch Fiberglass, Jason Industries, and LoadMaster.
Blais has more than 29 years of experience in the truck cap and tonneau cover industry in both the retail and manufacturing sides of the industry. He began his career in 1989 working through all levels of retail and outside sales. In 2002, Blais moved into manufacturing as a Regional Sales Manager and worked his way to the National Sales Manager position in 2007. In 2012, he became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ATC Truck Covers where he has also been heavily involved with the fleet segment of the industry at the national level and will now hold the Vice President position for LTA Manufacturing.
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