Adrian Steel Announces Senior Leadership Changes
David Pilmore, Donald DeLong, and John Ruppert assume new positions for the commercial vehicle upfitter.
Adrian Steel Company, which develops, manufactures, and distributes cargo management and branding solutions for commercial vehicles and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, today announced three changes to its senior leadership team.
As of Jan. 1, David Pilmore becomes chairman of the board. As chairman, Pilmore will continue to develop strategy and bring vision and experience to support this transition, the company said in a statement. Donald DeLong, a member of Adrian Steel’s senior leadership team for over 20 years, succeeds Pilmore as president.
As of Jan. 18, John Ruppert assumes the role of director of business development. Ruppert brings over 30 years of OEM experience to the senior leadership team.
Adrian Steel Company develops, manufactures, and distributes cargo management and branding solutions for commercial vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Its customer base includes trade professionals in HVAC, telecommunications, parcel delivery, plumbing and building trades, as well as other service and construction-related industries.
National fleet customers buy direct from Adrian Steel; fleet solutions are installed through company-owned and independent ship-through facilities. Local fleets buy through Adrian Steel’s network of distributors located throughout the country.
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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