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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brad
Estrin
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
(800) 395-7100, ext. 7227
bestrin@suddath.com
Suddath Taps Industry Pros to
Head New San Francisco Branch
JACKSONVILLE,
FLORIDA, October 22, 2001 – In an
aggressive move to step up their presence in the San Francisco Bay area, Suddath
Relocation Systems today announced the hiring of Brian Loud, President and
General Manager and Gene Kopecky, Regional Vice President, Sales, to oversee
their recently acquired branch location in San Jose, California.
“Brian and Gene bring a
substantial amount of experience and expertise both in operations and
acquisition of national accounts,” commented Barry S. Vaughn, President,
Suddath Relocation Systems, on the announcement. “Their hiring has quickly put
Suddath on the map as a major player in the Northern California market.”
“Our San Jose location
is an important strategic outpost for Suddath Relocation Systems. Not only does
it serve as a key facility for our base domestic moving and storage services,
but also as a gateway for national accounts looking to relocate employees
internationally to destinations such as Asia and Australia. Brian and Gene will
be counted on to expand our business into these high growth areas.”
About Brian Loud
Brian has over 15 years in
the moving industry. He has held senior level sales and operations positions for
major relocation and freight companies in the US and Asia. Brian is involved in
various industry organizations including: BAPRM (Bay Area Professionals in
Relocation Management), WIPA (Western International Personnel Association), ERC,
SHRM and the British American Chamber of Commerce. In his new position with
Suddath, Brian’s responsibilities will include overseeing operations, sales
and overall P&L.
About Gene Kopecky
Gene has been in the
relocation industry for over 25 years. His career includes stints in sales and
general management for nationally known relocation firms. As Regional Vice
President, Gene will focus on bringing in new national account business for
Suddath’s corporate relocation services.
About Suddath Relocation Systems
Suddath Relocation Systems, a subsidiary of The Suddath
Companies, provides
corporate relocation services,
household goods
transportation,
freight services,
facility and
company equipment moving,
warehousing and logistics services to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Established in 1919, The Suddath Companies is a diversified group of domestic
and international moving service companies. These affiliates specialize in worldwide
corporate
employee relocation,
residential
moving,
warehouse and
3pl and logistics
management. In addition to its international services to over 100 countries,
Suddath operates in 16 locations throughout the United States as one of
United Van Lines’ largest agents. The Suddath Companies has over 1,200 employees
nationwide handling over 40,000 shipments annually. Suddath is also the
“Official Transportation Sponsor” of Disney’s “Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations” statue tour. For more information, visit
their web site at www.suddath.com.
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