Charlie Wells Promoted to VP Sales & Marketing at East® Manufacturing
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David Tate, President, East Manufacturing
(888) 405-3278
Brad Smith, B2BSmith Group
(740) 244-7445
RANDOLPH, Ohio (July 26, 2011) - Charlie Wells has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for East Manufacturing Corporation, announced David Tate, president. In his new position, Wells will be responsible for all facets of direct and dealer-based selling activities for East aluminum trailers, along with managing the marketing efforts of the company.
"Charlie has over 30 years experience in the aluminum truck-trailer industry, most of those years with East," said Tate, "so he has a unique perspective. His professionalism, product and application knowledge have been a major contributor to East's growth. We are confident his leadership ability will assist in East's continued success as we partner with our customers to face the challenges and opportunities of the industry together," continued Tate.
Wells began his career at East by gaining hands-on experience building trailers in the shop. It wasn't long before his talents were recognized, and he was promoted onto the sales team. Wells also spent six years working for a truck dealer and another trailer manufacturer before resuming his career at East, where his sales duties were expanded to include marketing and management responsibilities. Prior to his promotion Wells served as product manager of dump trailers and director of dealer development. He and his wife, Mary, have two children.
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Headquartered in Randolph, Ohio, East Manufacturing Corporation offers a full line of aluminum dump, platform and refuse trailers, straight trucks with dump bodies, and heavy duty trucking accessories. Ranked in the top 20 trailer manufacturers in the U.S., East has a network of over 70 trailer dealer locations and 350 accessories dealer locations nationwide. Visit www.eastmfg.com or phone 330-325-9921 for more details.
David Tate, President, East Manufacturing
(888) 405-3278
Brad Smith, B2BSmith Group
(740) 244-7445
RANDOLPH, Ohio (July 26, 2011) - Charlie Wells has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for East Manufacturing Corporation, announced David Tate, president. In his new position, Wells will be responsible for all facets of direct and dealer-based selling activities for East aluminum trailers, along with managing the marketing efforts of the company.
"Charlie has over 30 years experience in the aluminum truck-trailer industry, most of those years with East," said Tate, "so he has a unique perspective. His professionalism, product and application knowledge have been a major contributor to East's growth. We are confident his leadership ability will assist in East's continued success as we partner with our customers to face the challenges and opportunities of the industry together," continued Tate.
Wells began his career at East by gaining hands-on experience building trailers in the shop. It wasn't long before his talents were recognized, and he was promoted onto the sales team. Wells also spent six years working for a truck dealer and another trailer manufacturer before resuming his career at East, where his sales duties were expanded to include marketing and management responsibilities. Prior to his promotion Wells served as product manager of dump trailers and director of dealer development. He and his wife, Mary, have two children.
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Headquartered in Randolph, Ohio, East Manufacturing Corporation offers a full line of aluminum dump, platform and refuse trailers, straight trucks with dump bodies, and heavy duty trucking accessories. Ranked in the top 20 trailer manufacturers in the U.S., East has a network of over 70 trailer dealer locations and 350 accessories dealer locations nationwide. Visit www.eastmfg.com or phone 330-325-9921 for more details.
