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TRAILERTALK

East Trailers Announces CEO Appointment as

Part of Its Strategic Growth Vision

East Trailers LLC, a North American leader in premium aluminum trailers, is pleased to announce a strategic
leadership transition with the appointment of Chris Olson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a seasoned
manufacturing and operations executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in the transportation,
truck body and specialty vehicle industries.

Known for fostering high-performance teams and cultivating positive organizational culture, as CEO, Olson will focus on driving sustainable
growth and operational excellence to further strengthen East’s ability to deliver value, innovation and quality products to its customers. The
move aligns with Fultra’s 2030 Vision of becoming the preferred partner for transportation companies across North America.

“Throughout his career, Chris has consistently driven operational excellence, innovation and cross-functional leadership, with a strong
track record of delivering measurable results in complex, high-growth environments,” said Jorge Martínez Madero, CEO of Fultra, the parent
company of East Trailers. “So, his leadership will be key to building an agile, efficient and customer-centric operation that will guide East
Trailers through this next stage of growth and transformation.”

Justin McNeill Joins Clement Tylor Masteller Named Rental
Industries, Summit Trailers as Manager; George Day Named Sales
National Sales Manager Rep. for Atlantic Great Dane, Inc.

Tylor Masteller recently moved into
the Rental & Leasing Department as
Rental Manager for Atlantic Great Dane.
Tylor has been with Atlantic Great Dane
Clement Industries and Summit Trailers are pleased to announce for five years and started his career by
the addition of Justin McNeill as National Sales Manager. In this learning the ins and outs of trailers as a
role, McNeill will be responsible for customer support and market mechanic in the dealership’s Service Department.
development in the waste and rendering industries.
George Day recently took over Maine state sales for Tim Prouty, who
McNeill brings more than 13 years of experience in the truck and retired. George has been with Atlantic Great Dane for eight years, mostly
trailer industry, having held various positions in sales and customer managing the Rental & Leasing Department.
service. His knowledge of the market and commitment to building
long-term relationships make him a valuable asset to the Clement Brandon Fretwell Promoted to
and Summit teams.
General Manager at Pitts Trailers

“We’re excited to welcome Justin to the organization,” said Stuart Pitts Trailers, a leader in the trailer
Swint, President of Clement Industries. “His background and manufacturing industry, announced
industry experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow the promotion of Brandon Fretwell to
our presence in key markets.” General Manager. With 17 years of experience at Pitts Trailers, Fretwell
has held key roles as Design Engineer and Engineering Manager. In his
McNeill is based in the Central U.S., and will work closely with both new position, he aims to bridge gaps between departments, enhance
the Clement and Summit dealer networks, fleet accounts, and processes, and drive improvements in production capacity, quality,
customer base across North America. and safety. His commitment to innovation and customer-focused
development will further strengthen Pitts Trailers’ leadership in the

Clement Industries, Inc of Minden, LA is America’s leader in the industry.
manufacturing of steel and aluminum dump trailers. Summit Trailer
offers an industry proven line of dump trailers and bodies. “We’re thrilled to recognize Brandon’s hard work and dedication,” said
Pitts Trailers President JP Pierson.

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