Jasper Engines & Transmissions Award-Winning Branch
For the second consecutive year, the Orlando, Florida, branch of Jasper Engines & Transmissions took home the President’s Award for 2015 at the company’s annual sales banquet January 26.

Orlando Branch Factory representatives (left to right) Darin Damron, R.B. Burkhardt, Shelby Damron, and Dante Donati.

Orlando Branch Factory representatives (left to right) Darin Damron, R.B. Burkhardt, Shelby Damron, and Dante Donati.
For the second consecutive year, the Orlando, Florida, branch of Jasper Engines & Transmissions took home the President’s Award for 2015 at the company’s annual sales banquet January 26.
In addition, the Orlando branch received awards for Most Improved Gas Engine Sales, Most Improved Transmission Sales, and Most Improved National Account Sales.
“I want to pass along congratulations to all the Associates of the Orlando branch for winning the President’s Award for 2015,” said Zach Bawel, JASPER President. “The Florida market for JASPER products continues to grow and prosper. I look forward to continued growth from our Orlando branch in the future.”
“Congratulations to the entire staff of our Orlando branch for taking top honors in 2015,” added Joe McDonald, JASPER Regional Vice President. “The branch exceeded sales expectations by providing exceptional service and products to the finest customers in the Florida area.”
Individually, Orlando Factory Representatives, Darin Damron and Shelby Damron, were named Gold Level recipients, achieving a company sales increase in 2015 over the previous three consecutive years. Orlando Factory Representative R.B. Burkhardt was a Silver Level recipient, achieving a company sales increase in 2015 over the previous two years.
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