Auto Truck Group Names Fleet Sales Director
Auto Truck Group has named Mike Peterson its fleet sales director, and realigned the roles of two other executives, the truck and van equipment upfitter has announced.
Auto Truck Group has named Mike Peterson its fleet sales director, and realigned the roles of two other executives, the truck and van equipment upfitter has announced.
Mike Peterson will be assuming the role of director of fleet. Peterson has helped upgrade and develop the company's account management team over the past two years. Prior to Auto Truck, Peterson held positions at Volkswagen and Enterprise. He will succeed Joe Foster.
Matt McGowan will be transitioning to the role of the director of account management with an expanded role, including Canadian account management. McGowan has been with the company for nine years, and most recently played a large role in the integration of Kargo Master into Auto Truck Group.
Sean Otterberg will continue as the director of OEM and strategic sales. He will be taking responsibility of the company's vocational sales team. Otterberg will continue to be the face of Auto Truck Group to OEM partners and at the same time continues to pull in large strategic accounts.
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