Scott Heyer Takes New Assignment; Dave Depew Named Toyota's Corporate Manager – Fleet/TRAC/TCUV
Scott Heyer, long-time Corporate Manager of Fleet/TRAC/TCUV for Toyota, accepted a new position as Corporate Manager - Sales Administration/Toyota Division. Dave Depew, former Corporate Manager – Distribution, was named the new Corporate Manager - Fleet/TRAC/TCUV for Toyota.
Scott Heyer, long-time Corporate Manager of Fleet/TRAC/TCUV for Toyota, has accepted a new position as Corporate Manager - Sales Administration/Toyota Division, where he will be focusing on retail sales for the automaker. Dave Depew, former Corporate Manager – Distribution, was named the new Corporate Manager - Fleet/TRAC/TCUV for Toyota.
Toyota’s Mike Reding, VP TMS Sales Support & International Operations, said Heyer will now be working closely with Toyota’s regional sales offices and private distributors that are focused on retail sales.
“We wish Scott well in his new role having served for over 11 years in the Fleet Department,” Reding said.
Reding said Depew is a 28-year veteran at Toyota and has served in various field and headquarters assignments. Depew’s field assignments included positions as General Manager in Toyota's Portland Region and the Lexus Eastern Area.
In Depew’s most recent assignment as Corporate Manager - Distribution, he was responsible for coordination with Toyota's production plants, matching supply to demand in line with the company's annual sales plan.
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