“Joe has a wealth of experience, both in field sales and branch operations, as well as in corporate functions including logistics, distribution, properties, and facilities management,” said Randy Breaux, president, Motion Industries. “Additionally, Joe’s creative and marketing intelligence makes him uniquely qualified to lead Motion in several disciplines."
“Matt’s passion for creating customer loyalty – coupled with his skills in producing continuous improvement – make him the ideal fit for this branch leadership role,” said Mike Meiresonne, COO, DSG.
He joined Motion Industries in May 2011, following 21 years with ABB/Baldor Electric Co., a Fort Smith, Arkansas-based manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, and mechanical power transmission components.
The Dayton, Ohio-based wholesale HVACR distribution company, which was founded in 1962 by Kevin and Jason Trimbach’s grandfather, Jerry Trimbach, and business partner Jim Winget, now staffs 119 employees.
Consequently, it all boils down to marketing. People make purchases based on emotions. Tapping into those can be a successful marketing tactic even for an HVAC contractor.
Gravatt will be responsible for assisting North American wholesale distributors and manufacturer’s representatives sell and support Fresh-Aire UV’s equipment
The 31-year HVAC veteran has held various positions in the industry, ranging from management to sales and marketing with Lennox Intl., Gemaire Distributors, and Baker Distributing.