SmartTruck Expands National Sales Team
SmartTruck announced the appointment of John Brown as vice president of Sales and Marketing.
SmartTruck announced the appointment of John Brown as vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Brown will lead the company's drive to establish and maintain its position as the trucking industry's innovative leader in fuel-saving aerodynamic systems. He will be responsible for managing all marketing and sales activities, including expanding marketplace awareness and new customer development.
Brown joins SmartTruck from a prominent truck parts provider for the heavy truck industry, where he served as Director of Sales.
"I am delighted to welcome John at such an exciting and pivotal time for our company," said Steve Ingham, SmartTruck CEO. "John brings the experience, energy, and leadership required to accelerate our expansion across the long-haul trucking industry."
Brown has announced the addition of two new members and the promotion of a third to the SmartTruck sales team, who will all be reporting to him.
Vern Scheuplein joins SmartTruck as Director of Dealer Development, a newly created position focusing on expanding and supporting dealer relationships in the SmartTruck network.
Also named to the SmartTruck sales team is Charles Debbout, assuming the position of Regional Sales Director for the Southeast U.S.
Finally, the company has announced that Ron Pope has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, Strategic Accounts.
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