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Philip Jagiela (left) with Arthur Messina
St. James, New York—Driving Results, the facilitator for the chauffeured transportation industry’s peer education and networking groups, has brought on PALM Association Management and Consulting to expand its deliverables to its members. In this role, PALM will provide social media content and create member benefits to complement the education and networking provided by Driving Results.
“We feel that PALM, through the leadership of Philip Jagiela, will be a great addition to our company. Philip has an outstanding appeal to our industry and he will be a great addition in expanding the Driving Results brand,” explains Driving Results Founder Arthur Messina. “Philip will be our communications director and act as correspondence liaison between Driving Results and group members. He will assist with creating our Alliance group, updating the website, keeping members informed through social media, and help with all Driving Results-related events.”
For five years, Driving Results has been managing peer groups of transportation companies totaling nearly 100 members. These groups meet tri-annually and are composed of affiliate managers and owner/general managers. Meeting locations are hosted by members and give the attendees an opportunity to get a firsthand tour of the host company and their facility.
“Our objective is to share ideas to help individual companies grow in their own markets and expand their overall reach to service their clients across the globe through collaboration,” says Messina. “That is why we feel that having PALM manage our communication tools and develop strategic partnerships will benefit our members and give them additional opportunities—beyond meetings and networking.”
Messina explains: “We’ve brought on other partners to co-facilitate and enhance the content with industry knowledge and education. Maurice Brewster of Mosaic Global Transportation co-facilitates The Wheels Group, and Jim Luff co-facilitates Wheels In Motion. Our objective is to always deliver a great value to our members for being part of our groups. We want to keep the information fresh and help our members grow their businesses by using the tools that the group meetings provide. Enhancing our communication tools, by working with PALM, is another facet of that.”
“I am very excited to be working with Arthur and Kathleen and Driving Results to enhance their communications and strategic partner relationships,” says Jagiela. “Driving Results has helped companies grow their own brands and we are excited to continue to grow the Driving Results brand.” Jagiela is also CD Industry & Brand Ambassador, as well as the executive director for several industry associations.
Visit drivingresults.org for more information.
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Faribault, Minn. — ABC Companies is implementing a variety of corporate and infrastructure initiatives aimed at positioning the company for long term stability and expansion. The enterprise‐wide strategy includes plans to enhance and expand operations to effectively impact all major business areas, as well as the restructure of key management teams.
“Our ability to fluidly scale our teams and talent and commitment to infrastructure investment continues to fuel the sustainable growth and stability that underscore ABC’s leadership position,” said Dane Cornell, ABC president/CEO.
ABC CCO Roman Cornell Cornell will continue to serve in his current capacity, as several members of ABC’s senior leadership will take on new responsibilities. They include:
Roman Cornell has been promoted to chief commercial officer. As chief commercial strategist, his responsibilities will focus on all revenue‐generating aspects of the business with oversight of sales, after‐sales and commercial operating functions. Cornell will continue in his leadership position for the company’s parts group which encompasses the ABC OEM and aftermarket brands as well as their transit parts group, Muncie‐Baker.
Senior Vice President for the East Coast Mike Laffan “We expect to grow and expand year over year,” commented Roman Cornell. “By keeping our operations flexible, we plan to focus on increasing efficiencies and streamlining operations. We can pass those benefits directly on to our customers.”
Mike Laffan is promoted to a new role as senior vice president for the East Coast, with interim oversight for the West Coast market region as ABC seeks to fill the post. Laffan will oversee all sales activities for existing accounts.
Brenda Borwege will assume the new role of senior vice president for Midwest and Southwest sales. Borwege will oversee all sales activities and will lead, direct and drive sales efforts, profitability and growth throughout the Midwest and Southwest regions, serving existing accounts and business lines and new clients.
Senior Vice President of Midwest and Southwest Sales Brenda Borwege Jon Savitz will continue to serve as senior vice president of service operations and will be responsible for oversight and supervision of day‐to‐day activities for ABC Service divisions including negotiations for contract maintenance services.
Ashley Cornell will serve as vice president of marketing and will be responsible for the development and direction of all strategic marketing and communications efforts both internally and externally for all ABC business affiliates. Additionally, she will continue to serve as corporate commercial liaison, coordinating and assisting customer relations for key strategic accounts.
Jay Oakman will continue in his role as vice president of commercial operations with responsibility for the development and management of large commercial accounts. He also continues to function as corporate liaison between ABC and Van Hool to facilitate communication and coordination of all activities including technical support and training, warranty support and product development.
Senior Vice President of Service Operations Jon Savitz John Gillis has been promoted to vice president for ABC Parts. This division continues to expand inventory to support fleet operations.
In other news, the company announced plans to expand its presence in California with an additional facility in Newark. The planned location is just 15 minutes from ABC’s Redwood operation.
“The Newark hub is designed to offer fleet service, while the Redwood facility will continue to function as a retail service operation,” says Jon Savitz, senior vice president of service operations. “The Newark location will include a 30,000 square foot facility with an additional two acres of parking. Along with all repair, maintenance and collision services, the new location will also include vehicle wash bays, full paint and body booths, and lifts bays. Additionally, the facility is designed to bring parts closer to customers with plans to include a 6,000-square foot warehouse and distribution center.”
Visit abc-companies.com for more information.
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President of Coach Finance Group Bob Foley
Faribault, Minn. — CH Bus Sales, exclusive distributor of TEMSA Motorcoaches in the United States and Canada, announced the transition of Duane Geiger to the position of president & CEO. Former President & CEO Bob Foley will assume the role of president of Coach Finance Group. Foley will remain an active member on the board of directors and will also continue to consult with the management team when needed.
“I don’t want to completely retire and this transition will allow me to pull back but still stay active,” Foley shares. “Duane and I have worked together for over 20 years, so this will be a seamless transition. He’ll inject new ideas to push the company to the next level.”
President & CEO Duane Geiger
Geiger has served as the executive president of sales & service since 2011. He has been an integral part in CH Bus Sales’ distribution of TEMSA products. “I want to thank Bob for his dedication and vision over these last five years,” says Geiger. “I am looking forward to the challenge of bringing CH Bus Sales to the next level.”
Mike Haggerty, chairman of the board, shares: “We are confident in the new transition of Duane to the role of president & CEO. His strategic vision for this company has shown through over the last five years, and we are looking forward to continued success and expansion under his new appointment.”
Visit chbussales.com for more information.
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