FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Brad Estrin
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
(800) 395-7100, ext. 7227
bestrin@suddath.com 
 

Suddath’s Poole Appointed Regional Sales Exec

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, October 1, 2003 -- Suddath Relocation Systems, a leading provider of global household goods transportation, facility moving and warehousing and logistics services, today announced the appointment of Joe Poole to Regional Vice President, National Account Sales-Eastern Region.

"Joe has had a tenured and successful history with our company for more than 30 years, both in the area of sales and management," said Brad Estrin, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Suddath Relocation Systems. "We’re pleased that he has accepted the challenge of growing our national account base in the Eastern U.S."

Over the past year, Joe has been assuming more sales related duties in addition to his General Manager responsibilities in Suddath’s Miami branch. In this new critical role, he will be charged with developing new business in Suddath’s existing markets as well expanding its presence in new markets along the eastern seaboard. In addition to direct business development, Joe will assist in the management and expansion of Suddath’s existing sales teams throughout its east coast branch system.

Joe began his career with Suddath in 1971 as a dispatcher in its Orlando branch and subsequently worked in sales positions in a number of other Suddath locations. These included the start-up of Suddath Los Angeles in 1991 and the re-organization of sales and operations in Dallas in 1994 where he received Suddath’s Excellence in Sales, National Account Sales and International Sales awards.

In 1996, Joe was appointed General Manager of Suddath’s Miami facility and during his time in this role he accomplished the following:

  • Received the Suddath Relocation Systems First Runner-up Award for Branch of the Year in 1999.
  • Won the Suddath International Branch of the Year Award in 2001.
  • Received the Humanitarian Service Award from the Pan American Development Foundation Disaster Relief Program in 2000.

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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