Auto Truck Inc. Announces Two Personnel Changes
BARTLETT, IL - Auto Truck Inc. has hired Matt McGowan as Local Market Sales manager for their Bartlett, IL facility. Matt will oversee Auto Truck's inside and outside sales staff in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
BARTLETT, IL - Auto Truck Inc. has hired Matt McGowan as Local Market Sales manager for their Bartlett, IL facility. Matt will oversee Auto Truck's inside and outside sales staff in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
McGowan joins Auto Truck with more than 25 years sales experience, including 16 years in the work truck industry. His industry experience includes sales management roles with Knaack Manufacturing (Weather Guard) and Waltco Lift Gates.
He will succeed Pete Dondlinger, who is now be responsible for Auto Truck Group's railroad operations.
"We're pleased to have Matt working with us. His knowledge and sales experience will further the growth of our Chicago area local market sales segment. There will be a transitional period for both Matt and Pete to learn their new positions," said Dennis Jones, VP Sales and Marketing of Auto Truck Group.
For more information please visit, www.autotruck.com.
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