SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U-Haul Company of Sacramento East today announced the promotion of Aaron Anderson to president. Anderson brings two years of U-Haul management experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and storage rentals.
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"We are very excited to have Aaron taking over as president of this company," affirmed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Jeremy Frank. "Aaron has worked hard to provide our customers with quality service and well-maintained equipment while serving successfully as a field relief manager (FRM) for the U-Haul Company of Sacramento East. Aaron will help to improve the company with his knowledge of building a strong customer base as well as his commitment to our Primary Service Objective."
Anderson began his U-Haul career in April 2006 as general manager (GM) of U-Haul Center of Auburn in Sacramento. In January 2007, Anderson transferred and took over as GM of Watt Avenue Moving Center. In February of that same year, he was promoted to Field Relief Manager (FRM) for U-Haul Company of Sacramento East. Today, Anderson will use his talent, drive and vast company knowledge to promote growth within the U-Haul Company of Metro D.C.
"I am excited for the challenge ahead of me and intend to manage our centers to improve service to our customers, increase transactions and revenue," Anderson stated. "This company has many tenured managers and staff who can rise to the occasion and meet the expectations of our customers as well as company goals. I intend to ensure that the operations of this office are adding value to the business everyday and providing our customers with the right service and equipment at the lowest cost."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,650 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain a fleet size of 96,000 trucks, 75,000 trailers and 35,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 387,000 rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,075 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailer of propane.
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