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Leer Group Appoints Alan Farash As President and Chief Operating Officer

PRIVATEJun 21, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Leer Group

Alan Farash
ElkhartManufacturingAutomotive

Description

Truck Accessories Group, LLC d/b/a Leer Group is proud to announce the appointment of Alan Farash as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. Alan Farash joins the team with senior level experience in lean manufacturing, strategic business development, operations management, and brand positioning. His proven history of overseeing specialty and commercial vehicle businesses will help strengthen innovation and collaboration with valued customers and suppliers.

Company Information

Company

Leer Group

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

About

Leer Group is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps, tonneau covers and truck accessories. These recreational and commercial/fleet products include LEER®, SnugTop®, Century®, Pace-Edwards by LEER®, BEDSLIDE®, LLC, State Wide Aluminum, Inc. and SE-GI brands. Headquartered in Indiana, LEER Group has manufacturing plants in Indiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Mexico, along with more than 1,300 independent dealers across North America. LEER Group is a Business Unit of J.B. Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO), a larger, privately held portfolio of manufacturing businesses that provide premier transportation goods and services.

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