Element Fleet Management has appointed two new sale associates to its equipment financing sales and business development team in the East region, the fleet management company has announced.

Element has hired Elise Hardy and Chris Hepler to enhance a regionalized sales team and bolster Element Fleet's equipment financing expertise, Element has announced.

Chris Hepler joins the company as regional vice president of sales, heavy trucks. He brings more than 25 years of sales and account management experience. Most recently, he held the position of inside sales leader for Ryder Systems, Inc., where he was responsible for overseeing new business development and account management activities.

Elise Hardy takes on the role of regional director of material handling equipment. She brings a deep understanding of material handling equipment. Prior to joining Element Fleet, she served as an account manager for Eastern Lift Truck Company, where she was responsible for sales of new and used forklifts and other equipment in Pennsylvania.