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Kropf, a widely known and well-respected industry veteran, has 25 years of direct experience and successful engagement in multiple aspects of the luxury bus and upscale executive transportation market. Throughout his career he has developed a stellar reputation for excellence in establishing and maintaining strong dealer relationships while generating year-over-year sales growth. Kropf has also held key production management and sales management positions with such noted industry players as Supreme Corporation & Startrans Bus, as well as Meridian Specialty Vehicles.
“Kevin’s integrity and work ethic is a great complement to the culture here at McSweeney Designs. We are very fortunate to have Kevin on our team, as he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us further extend our reach in the high end shuttle bus segment of the market,” said Vern Kauffman, COO for all divisions of McSweeney Designs.
“I am truly excited to start this new challenge within McSweeney Designs and look forward to expanding on my knowledge and experience in the bus industry,” said Kropf. “I am eager to begin working with the team to further develop their already extensive product line, and am fortunate to be joining such a well-respected company that prides itself on top-quality products.”
McSweeney Designs is a definitive world leader in the lifestyle enhanced luxury design and custom automotive manufacturing business. For over 35 years now their world class design and engineering team has been dreaming up and bringing to life some of the most innovative and highly sought after vehicles on the planet. Having honed their skills by hand tailoring private commission vehicles for exclusive clients ranging from heads of state to titans of industry as well as high-profile custom automotive enthusiasts, McSweeney Designs has now extended their current range of vehicle portfolio offerings to include: up-armored dignitary transportation, upscale luxury shuttle coaches, and executive lounges vehicles all based primarily on the Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platforms.
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“I am honored to receive this award from the police department,” said Haley, a former police officer in Starkville, Mississippi. “As the city of Nashville sees continued growth, Metro Police do an outstanding job keeping our communities safe and improving the quality of life for our fellow citizens. Together, it is integral for the city and the community to continue to support the department’s efforts.”
MNPD presented Haley with the award in recognition of his outstanding support and contributions to the advancement of the police department. Since 2012, Grand Avenue has donated $1 per every reservation made with the company to the Nashville Police Support Fund, which provides higher education opportunities and other advanced training programs for MNPD officers.
Haley is actively involved in the Nashville community, supporting organizations in the arts and education including Boy Scouts of America, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and the Nashville Symphony, among others.
Visit grandavenueworldwide.com for more information.
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In recent years, Meridian has reported steadily increasing sales thanks to state-of-the-art production techniques, design innovations, and one-of-a-kind features that deliver best-in-class quality, safety and manufacturing consistency.
“With demand for Meridian vehicles continuing to climb, it only made sense for us to expand our dealer presence into Canada,” said David Ronsen, president and CEO of Meridian Specialty Vehicles. “After more than a year of negotiating a purchase agreement with Mercedes-Benz Canada, achieving Transport Canada Pre-Clearance status, establishing a Foreign Trade Zone for seamless import/export and carefully selecting Autobus Thomas as our first dealer, we’re confident that we’re teed up for short- and long-term success in the Canadian market.”
With over 30 years of experience in commercial bus sales, Autobus Thomas has a stellar reputation for providing quality support during and after its sales. “Autobus Thomas is very excited to be partnered with Meridian Specialty Vehicles as its first Canadian bus dealer. Meridian is building exactly what our clients have been asking us for in an 8-20 passenger shuttle bus,” said Bernard Dubé, president and CEO of Autobus Thomas. “The Canadian shuttle bus and paratransit markets are ripe for high-end, economical, and affordable Mercedes-Benz-based buses like those manufactured by Meridian. We simply do not have any product in our market today that meets their quality standards or price points.”
Autobus Thomas is currently stocking Meridian product that is ready for immediate delivery.
Visit meridiansv.com for more information.
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