Wabash National Corporation Announces Group President for Final Mile Products
December 15 2017 - 8:30AM
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC), a diversified
industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of
semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, today announced
the appointment of Mike Pettit as Senior Vice President and Group
President, Final Mile Products effective January 1, 2018.
The Final Mile Products group (FMP) was created
following the acquisition of Supreme Industries, a leading
manufacturer of truck bodies. This new reporting segment includes
Supreme and Wabash National truck bodies and other final mile
equipment used in the growing ecommerce and home delivery
markets.
Chief Executive Officer Dick Giromini stated, “With
nearly 20 years in the transportation industry, Mike has gained
extensive experience and understanding of strategic planning,
M&A, pricing strategy, production planning, and lean
manufacturing processes and principles. He has continually
demonstrated his ability to excel in each and every management role
that he has had throughout his career.”
President and Chief Operating Officer Brent Yeagy
commented, “I am extremely excited about having Mike join the
executive leadership team. As Group President for Final Mile
Products, Mike will work with the cross-brand teams of Supreme and
Wabash National to develop robust business plans and drive
operating improvements using the Wabash Management System.”
Mr. Pettit has served as Vice President of Finance
and Investor Relations since 2014, concurrently serving as the
integration leader for Supreme since August 2017. He joined Wabash
National in 2012 as Director of Finance for Commercial Trailer
Products. Prior to Wabash National, from 1998 to 2012, Mr. Pettit
held various finance positions with increasing responsibility at
Ford Motor Company. In his new role he reports to President and
Chief Operating Officer Brent Yeagy.
Mark D. Weber, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Supreme
Industries, Inc., notified the Company of his desire to step down
from this position to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Weber
has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Supreme
Industries, Inc., since May 6, 2013. Mr. Weber is wished all
the best in his new pursuits. His departure is effective
December 31, 2017.
About Wabash National Corporation
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) is a diversified industrial
manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers
and liquid transportation systems. Established in 1985 in
Lafayette, Indiana, the company manufactures a diverse range of
products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers,
platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck
bodies, truck-mounted tanks, intermodal equipment, aircraft
refueling equipment, structural composite panels and products,
trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and
pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under
the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®,
Brenner® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract
Technology®, Garsite, Progress Tank, Supreme®, Transcraft®, Walker
Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Learn more at
www.wabashnational.com.
Media Contact: Dana StelselCorporate
Communications Manager(765)
771-5766dana.stelsel@wabashnational.com
Investor Relations:
Jeff Taylor Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (765)
771-5438 jeff.taylor@wabashnational.com
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