LTA Manufacturing Names New CEO
LTA Manufacturing, LLC, has selected Ted Fick as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company and its four brands: LoadMaster, ATC Truck Covers, Jason Industries, and Ranch Fiberglass.
LTA Manufacturing, LLC, has selected Ted Fick as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company and its four brands: LoadMaster, ATC Truck Covers, Jason Industries, and Ranch Fiberglass.
As CEO, Fick will oversee the organization's growth and manage operations as well as well as the consolidation and integration of the various business entities.
Fick comes to LTA Manufacturing with 35 years of industry experience. He began his career at Fick Foundry Co, Inc. In 1983, Fick joined the team at PACCAR Inc. where he served as general manager of the Dynacraft Division and plant manager of multiple Kenworth Truck plants throughout his tenure. From PACCAR Inc., Fick became the Senior Vice President at Hino Diesel Trucks (USA) Inc. before serving as Vice President of Commercial Tire Systems at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Fick also served as president or chief executive officer of five other organizations: Thermo King Corporation, Americas; CPI Card Group, Inc.; Polar Corporation LLC; the Port of Seattle; and Metallicard LLC.
Additionally, Fick served 2017-2018 as the Executive Chairman of National Truck Protection Company Inc., where the company acquired its largest competitor and completed a successful search for a new CEO. He has served as a board member of ten other organizations.
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