CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan Chassis, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), has announced the addition of Timothy Hamm as Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Specialty Vehicles. The hiring of Mr. Hamm demonstrates Spartan Chassis's continued commitment to the recreational vehicle (RV) industry.
"Spartan Chassis is fortunate to be able to welcome someone of Tim Hamm's caliber to the team. His sales and extensive RV experience will aid in our continued development process," said Russell Chick, Executive Director, Sales, Program Management and Business Development at Spartan Motors Specialty Vehicles. "Tim's wealth of experience in the industry and his experience driving business success, will aid Spartan Motors Specialty Vehicles in continued business development and improvements. With that experience, Tim will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the RV business at Spartan."
Mr. Hamm joins Spartan Chassis after serving as regional manager for St. Paul, Minn., based H.B. Fuller. During his tenure with the company, Mr. Hamm was responsible for the acquisition of several accounts and incremental sales. Additionally, Mr. Hamm has been distinguished throughout his career for consistent achievement of objectives, leadership and performance improvements.
Mr. Hamm will be located full time in Elkhart County and will maintain his office in Bristol, Ind., where Spartan Motors has offices and manufacturing facilities. He will report to Russell Chick who is located in Charlotte, Mich., at the Spartan Motors Headquarters location.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Spartan Chassis, Inc. is a world-class leader in the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of chassis and aftermarket parts for emergency response, recreational vehicle (RV), defense and specialty vehicles. End users recognize and request the Spartan Chassis brand, which consistently delivers superior performance, exceptional safety ratings and innovations which distinguish us from the competition. Visit Spartan Chassis at www.spartanchassis.com.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response, government services, defense, and delivery and service markets. The Company's brand names – Spartan™, Spartan Chassis™, Spartan ER™, Spartan ERV™ and Utilimaster® - are known for quality, performance, service and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 1,700 associates at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Indiana, and Florida. Spartan reported sales of $470 million in 2013 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of specialty vehicles and chassis. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
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