people in the news In a move to expand the presence of the MCI and Setra brands through a newly created position, MCI recently named Brent Maitland as vice Brent Maitland president, marketing and product planning. Working with MCI since 2004, Maitland is now responsible for promoting and communicating the MCI Reliability Driven and Setra corporate brand strategies in both the private and public sectors. ABC Companies appointed Mike Richardson as parts territory sales manager for the Southern region that includes Mike Richardson Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. Richardson brings with him 33 years of experience in the coach industry, which began
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with Carrollton Bus Company as a driver and mechanic. He most recently managed driver training and maintenance for the Tornado Bus Company. Jeremy Brown First Transit, Cincinnati, OH, appointed Jeremy Brown as director of Business Development. A First Transit employee since 2002, in his new position Brown will focus on expanding First Transit shuttle services, including university and airport services. Cummins recently tapped Dave Crompton to lead the newly formed Heavy Duty, MidRange and Light Duty (HMLD) Engine Business. Cummins also appointed Jeff Jones to lead the newly formed North America Engine Business. Crompton and Jones will report to Rich Freeland, president, Engine Business, and vice president, Cummins. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) welcomed its new Chief Operating Officer
Richard Paprcka in March, who arrives at DTC after a long career with New Jersey Transit where he served most recently as director of maintenance for Richard Paprcka Northern Division Bus Operations. Paprcka has worked in the transit industry since 1981. Aesys recently announced the appointment of Oliver Wels as the sales and marketing director for worldwide operations. He will be responsible for accelerating the company’s growth and report directly to Aesys founder and Oliver Wels CEO Marcello Biava. Wels joins Aesys after seven years at DRI and later Luminator Technology Group.
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