Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America promoted Gene Hedbany from product support manager to a new position as manager, field services.
by Staff
September 11, 2017
Gene HedbanyPhoto: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America
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Gene Hedbany Photo: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America promoted Gene Hedbany from product support manager to a new position as manager, field services.
Hedbany will be based out of Fuso’s headquarters in Logan Township, New Jersey, and will travel in the field with the company’s field service manager staff.
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He joined Fuso in 1994, after serving as a regional parts and service manager for another original equipment manufacturer. Hedbany joined Mitsubishi Fuso as a product support/field service manager and had a short stint in sales.
“Gene’s extensive field and dealer knowledge will serve him well in his new position and makes him a valuable asset to the service department and to Fuso,” said Jecka Glasman, Fuso president and CEO.
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