News Release
McLeod Software Expands Sales Force
Increased ’08 sales and encouraging ’09 forecasts lead McLeod to add three new sales representatives
Birmingham, AL – November 6, 2008
– McLeod Software, a leading provider of dispatch, accounting and operations fleet management software, announced today it has added three new Regional Sales Managers to its existing sales force. This expansion will enable McLeod to meet ongoing growth and increased demand for its products spurred by the recognized efficiencies of the software and by the company’s aggressive semi-annual new product release schedule.
David Mahlstedt is a 15-year transportation industry veteran with extensive C-level experience at Comdata Corporation and Innovative Computing Corporation (ICC). Prior to his career in transportation, Mahlstedt served with the U. S. Army as a member of the official escort unit to the President of the United States. He will represent the company’s truckload, brokerage and document management products in the northeastern United States.
John Piper began his career as a transportation manager in 1994, then spent eight years in a variety of sales and customer service positions with Qualcomm. He joins McLeod, where he will cover the company’s Southwest region, after most recently serving as the Director of National Accounts for SkyBitz.
Jessica Wehby is a trained attorney who brings an extensive background in sales management and finance to McLeod. Although new to the trucking industry, Wehby’s background in sales and customer service as a product manager in the high-tech medical equipment industry along with her law and finance background brings a unique perspective to McLeod.
About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of dispatch and accounting fleet management software, brokerage software and document imaging and management systems. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod’s innovative management solutions and services enable transportation companies to increase their efficiencies in all areas while reducing costs. McLeod Software's integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster® IX, PowerBroker™ II, DocumentPower™ and HirePower™. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves more than 500 carriers and brokers throughout North America. For more information, contact McLeod Software toll free at 877-362-5363 or visit www.McLeodSoftware.com.
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