A. Stucki Company recently announced the appointment of Jacob Creech as vice president of sales.
He is responsible for developing companywide strategies to drive sales and improve customer service.
“Jacob’s extensive knowledge of the rail industry, along with his background in leading successful account teams, will strengthen our sales efforts and propel growth across all our product lines,” said Mike Delfin, chief commercial officer.
Creech was most recently director of locomotive and railcar leasing for Progress Rail, an Alabama-based division of Caterpillar Inc. that manufactures railroad and transit system products.
Before that, he was a service engineer with Amsted Rail, a Chicago-based manufacturer of freight car components, wheels, bearings and other rail-related products.
“Stucki is a respected name in the rail industry, with broad capabilities in manufacturing, reconditioning and repair,” said Creech. “I look forward to leading our sales team as we explore new markets and work to strengthen existing customer relationships.”
Creech holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business from Troy University in Troy, Ala. He and his family reside in Guntersville, Ala.