People and Positions August 2025
Many organizations honored achievement and recognized new talent with hirings and promotions throughout the month of August.
Truck, trailer, and body OEMs
Troy Geisler has been appointed president of the EnTrans subsidiary Kalyn Siebert. In his new role, Geisler will oversee all operations and focus on advancing product innovation, growing military and commercial programs, and strengthening strategic partnerships. Geisler most recently served as vice president of sales, marketing, and quality at Talbert Manufacturing, and has been involved in the National Trailer Dealers Association.
Pitts Trailers is recognizing Taylor Chambers, the company’s operations project manager. He joined Pitts Trailers over a year ago and has learned all aspects of the business. Additionally, he has supported the company’s lean manufacturing initiatives. In his role, Chambers has often focused on optimizing Pitts Trailers’ processes and increased the company’s efficiency for enhanced operations.
Suppliers and distributors
Scott Andrews has joined Bailey International as the company’s new vice president of Sales. Andrews will be based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will report to Chris Rowley, Bailey’s vice president of Hydraulics. He’ll also work closely with Stan Schultz, the company’s vice president of sales, and transition into his new role over the next few months until Schultz’s retirement. Andrews most recently served as vice president of Commercialization and Global Sales at Magnum Venus Products.
Harbinger has hired Fred DePerez as senior vice president of Sales. An industry veteran who’s worked with companies including Toyota, Fiat Chrysler (now Stellantis), Nissan, and Hyundai Motor Group, in his new role, DePerez will oversee Harbinger’s sales and marketing organizations. He will also work to increase volume, market share, and revenue. Prior to joining Harbinger, he worked as SVP of Global Product Line Management at Hyundai Motor Group.
Gary Ganaway has accepted a position as commercial director at AXN Heavy Duty. In his new role, Ganaway will manage all sales and marketing functions and will report to Renato Franco, managing director, Randoncorp North America. Prior to joining AXN, he worked in the Ram Truck & Van division at Stellantis and at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. He holds a MBA from the University of Michigan, a BS from Kettering University, and a Professional Certificate from the California Institute of Technology.
VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies has promoted Joe Meyer to vice president of Business Development. Meyer has worked in the heavy-duty aftermarket for 35 years and has been the program manager for VIPAR since 2018. Throughout his career, Meyer has been responsible for leading strategic supplier relationships and developing high-value programs across VIPAR Heavy Duty and its family of companies. He’s also held sales and sales-management roles with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Grote Industries, and SKF.
Pete Dondlinger and Kristina Nicoles have been promoted to president and COO and president and CAO, respectively, of Holman. Dondlinger will align the company’s commercial businesses, including its fleet management, upfitting, powertrain distribution, vehicle equipment manufacturing, and insurance divisions to continue meeting the needs of customers. Meanwhile, Nicoles will ensure Holman’s corporate services continue to provide proactive, strategic support for Holman’s employees.
Cummins has appointed Matthew Tsien to its Board of Directors. Tsien has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry and has held senior leadership roles at General Motors. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief technology officer and has worked as president of GM Ventures. Prior to that, Tsien also served as president of GM Ventures and president of GM China. He is also a board member for AGCO Corporation and Magna International.