REV GROUP APPOINTS SENIOR DIRECTOR GLOBAL SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN FOR REV COMMERCIAL SEGMENT by security@revgroup.com | Aug 31, 2022 | REV GROUP, REV SPECIALTY VEHICLES SEGMENT REV Group, Inc., announces Brenda Novachek has joined as Senior Director Global...
REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), with leading companies that design and manufacture specialty vehicles in the fire & emergency, commercial and recreation industries, announces Sagar Murthy has joined the executive leadership team as SVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO). Murthy will assume the role of current CIO Peter Panagis who is retiring. Reporting to Rod Rushing, President and CEO of REV Group, Murthy will oversee Digital Transformation, Information Technology Strategy, Application/Infrastructure Operations and Business Value Creation across 20 manufacturing facilities which employ over 7,000 employees throughout the U.S.
Most recently, Murthy served at Jason Group Inc. as Senior Vice President and GM APAC & ME and Group Chief Information Officer. Prior to that, he held positions as Vice President & GM for Jason Group India, responsible for the business operations in India and adjacent markets. Murthy spent the majority of his career with Actuant Corporation in a series of progressive leadership roles, concluding as Group Chief Information Officer, where he built and led a culturally diverse team of technology professionals supporting Actuant’s diversified industrial manufacturing operations across the globe.
“Sagar brings a proven track record as a hands-on, transformational leader adept at building, scaling and deploying industry leading digital technologies that deliver growth and improve operational excellence,” said Rod Rushing, President and CEO, REV Group. “He will work closely with Peter as we execute this planned transition. I would like to thank Peter for his contributions to REV Group over the past five years and wish him well in his retirement.”
Murthy earned a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Marquette University and serves on the board for First Stage, Wisconsin’s leader in arts-in-education programming, supporting over 20,000 children each year.
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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) announces Alan Farash as the new Vice President and General Manager of recreation vehicle manufacturing subsidiary REV Recreation Group, Inc. This role oversees the Class A Gas and Diesel recreational vehicle brands American Coach®, Fleetwood RV® and Holiday Rambler®, the two REV Service & Repair Centers and the genuine parts online warehouse. Farash will report to Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Group.
Most recently, Farash was the Group President and COO for Reading Truck Group where his responsibilities included leading the company’s 22 sites, two manufacturing locations and 20 distribution, parts & service locations. In addition to co-founding a technology start up, Farash has held senior executive roles in the specialty vehicle industry and began his career in manufacturing with Ford Motor Company, Powertrain Operations. Farash also held a leadership role at Workhorse Custom Chassis where he manufactured and sold Class A chassis for the RV industry.
“Alan is a proven team leader with extensive experience in commercial vehicle technology and manufacturing,” said Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Group. “Furthermore, he is skilled in implementing operational excellence initiatives, which will help to increase our production and delivery of our in-demand RVs to our dealers and loyal customers.”
Farash received a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a MSA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
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About REV Recreation Group, Inc.
REV Recreation Group, Inc. is a REV Group® subsidiary and a leading manufacturer of Class A Gas and Diesel recreational vehicle brands. This company has one of the best and longest standing distribution networks in the industry and boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach®, Fleetwood RV®, and Holiday Rambler®. Headquartered in Decatur, IN, which is also its principal manufacturing location, it operates two state-of-the-art service and repair centers and a genuine parts online warehouse.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), which includes specialty vehicle manufacturers Capacity terminal tractors and LayMor street sweepers, announces the appointment of Joe Garton as Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Division. This role oversees the Capacity of Texas, LayMor and associated aftermarket parts businesses based in Longview, Texas. Garton will report to Brian Perry, President, REV Commercial Segment & SVP of Operations.
With more than 25 years of operations, supply chain and product management expertise in manufacturing and industrial environments, Garton previously served as the Director of Operations at Morgan Corporation, a division of JB Poindexter, where he managed 600+ team members across four manufacturing sites. Prior to Morgan Corp, Garton held progressive leadership roles with JMG Solar, Xunlight Corp and Pilkington PLC.
“In his role as VP/GM, Joe will be tasked with advancing our operational execution in Longview and building-out our team capabilities for long-term, sustainable growth,” said Brian Perry, President, REV Commercial Segment. “Joe will continue to expand upon the great work the Longview team has done in ramping up production volumes to better serve our customers and grow market share.”
Garton holds an Executive MBA from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University in Toronto.
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About Capacity of Texas, Inc.
Capacity of Texas began in 1974, and over the past 45+ years, it has set the standard in what customers look for in a durable and hardworking yard truck. Part of the REV Group family of specialty vehicle companies (NYSE: REVG), customers will find Capacity Trucks in the busiest ports, rail terminals, and warehouse/distribution centers throughout the world. Known for superb design, innovative engineering, durability, and a customer-focused culture, Capacity’s reputation for service has also grown with an ever-expanding network of dedicated dealers. For more information about Capacity Trucks, visit www.capacitytrucks.com.
About LayMor
Mobile Products, Inc. d/b/a LayMor, a REV Group subsidiary (NYSE: REVG), manufactures street sweepers for municipalities and contractors at its ISO:9001 facility in Longview, Texas. In addition to equipment sales, the company also supports its products with a full parts and service division. For more about LayMor, visit laymor.com.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) announces Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar’s premier not-for-profit health care provider which operates the national ambulance service, is conducting an operational trial of a state-of-the-art, zero-emissions Battery Electric Type II ambulance from Leader Emergency Vehicles, a subsidiary of REV Group. The trial is in collaboration with ACETECH and Lightning eMotors, REV Group’s technology and commercial partners.
The Ford Transit T350 Type II ambulance chassis was electrified at Lightning eMotors and built at Leader®’s facility in South El Monte, California. Leader’s High Roof Transit van offers up to 86 kWh of battery capacity that can be charged via Level 2 AC charging or DC fast charging. This model is equipped with dual rear wheels, increased interior headroom to aid crews in loading and unloading their patient, as well as an extended body length to provide increased workspace for patient care.
Speaking with REV recently, Tim Schroeder, ACETECH’s Director of US Operations said, “Here at ACETECH we provide innovative electronic systems that connect and empower emergency fleets. From the latest in onboard vehicle controls, telematics, solar energy capture, battery monitoring, load management, and RFID asset management, ACETECH provides an integrated approach to complete vehicle and fleet intelligence. We were thrilled to work closely with REV Group and Lightning eMotors to provide the region’s first electric ambulance to Hamad Medical Corporation. There is growing momentum for electrification of ambulances, and we are helping accelerate the transition with thoughtful and efficient onboard technologies.”
“Hamad Medical Corporation operates one of the most advanced ambulance services in the world, and we are extremely excited to bring ground-breaking technologies to their fleet in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Our goal is to deliver specialty vehicles with alternative fuel solutions, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), that can help improve the quality of life for our customers and communities, be it locally or globally,” said Anoop Prakash, President, REV Ambulance Group. “We are committed to building smart partnerships with companies such as ACETECH and Lightning eMotors and are delighted to work together to provide this order for Hamad Medical Corporation.”
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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
