Jacobsen Appoints New Regional Sales Managers
September 01, 2009
Mark Williams has been promoted to the position of Western regional manager for Jacobsen, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company. In his new role, Williams will have responsibility for overall sales growth, managing dealer development, executing parts growth strategy and national accounts relationships for his region. Reporting to Williams will be Barry Larson and Les King, who continue in their roles as territory sales managers.
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| Mark Williams |
Williams began his career with Jacobsen in 1988 as a sales manager for the Jacobsen factory store. Throughout his career with the company, Williams has held several positions in the sales organization in the areas of national accounts, dealer development and territory sales manager, a role he served until now in the Southwest region.
Additionally, Williams has held sales leadership positions at different dealerships in the professional turf maintenance business. His depth and breadth of industry experience will serve him well in his new position.
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| Chuck Greif |
Chuck Greif has been appointed to the position of Eastern regional manager for Jacobsen. Kevin Stinnett, and Dave Wanta will report to Greif as territory sales managers.
Greif joins Jacobsen most recently from E-Z-GO, where he served in several roles in the product management and sales functions, including director of new product development and product management, and director global specialty and pre-owned vehicle sales.
His experience prior to joining Textron includes more than 20 years of marketing and sales experience with John Deere in their golf & turf and commercial divisions. Greif has both domestic and international experience.
Williams and Greif will report to Martin L. Levy, Jacobsen vice president of sales and marketing.
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
