Truck Bodies & Equipment, Inc. (TBEI) Announces Greg Smith as VP, Dealer Direct Sales East
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – TBEI is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Smith as VP, dealer direct sales East. Prior to joining TBEI, Greg was the general manager of Fontaine Modification Company, a large manufacturer of highly engineering products for truck companies, dealers and worldwide users.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – TBEI is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Smith as VP, dealer direct sales East. Prior to joining TBEI, Greg was the general manager of Fontaine Modification Company, a large manufacturer of highly engineering products for truck companies, dealers and worldwide users. Previous to that position, he was VP, Operations for a power generator company and was also VP, National Accounts with Volvo, North America. Greg brings with him an extensive background in sales, having held the position of Manager, National Accounts during his 11 year tenure with Allison Transmission Division, a division of GM.
Stephen Larkin, SVP, sales and marketing, made the announcement. “Greg’s combined experience of direct sales in the truck and equipment industry, along with his truck modification experience brings a combined wealth of experience for TBEI. I am please to have Greg on board and look forward to him being a fast track contributor to our organization.”
TBEI is a leading manufacturer of truck body equipment. The company’s promise to the market, “Precision and Performance in Everything That We Do,” is reflected in the brands sold under the TBEI name: Ox, Heil by TBEI, Rugby, Crysteel, J-Craft, and Hardee. TBEI is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN with manufacturing and distribution across the U.S. For more information visit www.tbei.com
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