Past Fleet Manager of the Year Joins Transport Solutions of America
Erin Gilchrist Rugg, the 2019 Fleet Manager of the Year winner and former fleet director for Safelite Autoglass, has joined drive-away company Transport Solutions of America (TSOA) as its SVP of marketing and business development.
Erin Gilchrist Rugg, the 2019 Fleet Manager of the Year winner and former fleet director for Safelite Autoglass, has joined drive-away company Transport Solutions of America (TSOA) as its SVP of marketing and business development.
TSOA serves fleet management companies and upfitters in North America as a premiere transport company. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing TSOA’s internal and external communications, developing the company’s brand story and market awareness in the fleet industry, and working on the company website and logo development.
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She said she joined TSOA because of the company’s culture and reputation in the industry. "I see growth, opportunity, and service excellence that resonate with my passion for customer service and experience," she said. "Happy people do amazing work and the people at TSOA love working here."
"Bringing Erin on board compliments our relentless approach to wow our customers. Her character, outlook on life coupled with her experience in the industry aligns perfectly with the direction we're taking our organization. She knows what fleets need and we plan to tap into that to enhance our brand," said Tim Williamson, the company's founder and CEO.
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