Steven K Covey has been elected senior vice-president and general counsel of both Navistar International Corp and its operating company, International Truck and Engine Corp. He succeeds Robert A Boardman, who has retired. Covey also will become a member of the company's executive council. Most recently, he served as deputy general counsel.
Brenner Tank LLC, a Peterson Industries company, has named Paul Peterson regional sales manager responsible for the company's Central territory, which includes Missouri,Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Illinois. He joins Brenner after serving as district manager for Tenneco-Automotive Inc.
Rick Rickman has been named vice-president of sales for Ridewell Suspensions. Before joining Ridewell, Rickman was director of sales for Watson & Chalin Mfg Inc. He replaces Jerry Steele, who has agreed to extend his tenure with Ridewell. Steele, who served as vice-president of sales for 11 years, will serve the organization in various capacities including customer service and trade show representation.
Pressure Systems International (PSI) Inc promoted William “Dub” Shepard to Eastern Division sales and technology manager. He previously was training manager, Southeastern sales manager, and regional sales manager. PSI also named Debra Moore regional sales manager and marketing coordinator. She most recently was Bostrom's national sales manager.
Roger Hatten has assumed duties as plant manager of Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems' Lebanon IN assembly plant, while Steve Limberg was named to the plant manager post vacated by Hatten at the Mitchell SD plant. Hatten takes over from Brian Beheydt, who was elevated to general manager of Hendrickson Spring. Limberg moved to the trailer division from Hendrickson Stamping, where he served as materials supply chain manager.
The Holland Group has named Ron Kneule eastern United States regional sales manager, and he will be based in Muskegon MI. Kneule joined Holland in October 1997 as a regional sales representative.