Alaska lodge operators and tour companies are pinning down their pandemic protocols ahead of a busy summer Published 2 hours ago
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Print article Alaska, the “Great Land,” offers travelers a double helping of natural splendor, served up with the midnight sun. Whether you’re going fishing or hiking, or have your heart set on seeing bears in the wild, there’s an adventure with your name on it in Alaska. There’s also a small army of folks who are getting ready to drive the bus, make the beds, serve the dinner and lead your expedition. These travel industry folks are not in your “bubble.” That means there are extra safety protocols for guests and employees, specifically regarding COVID-19, testing and vaccinations.
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Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco Power Techniquehas announced the addition of several new employees and promotions with its team.
Andrew Benito Aftermarket Regional Sales Manager
Andrew Benito
Benito will be responsible for supporting Atlas Copco dealers and national accounts with aftermarket products and services and will be a liaison with Atlas Copco s customer service personnel. We are excited to have Andrew join the Northern Region team, said Robert Miltenberger, Regional VP of Atlas Copco Power Technique. He brings the right attitude and energy to successfully assist our channel partners in achieving high uptime in fleet and end-user equipment.
Chicago Pneumatic
Atlas Copco Power Technique welcomes Erik Hill as the new inside sales support engineer and David Smith as the new regional sales manager for Chicago Pneumatic.
Erik Hill.
Hill initially joined the Rock Hill Product Company in October 2012, and in 2016, he was assigned to Compressor Technique under the Quincy Brand. This year, Hill was reassigned to his current position within Chicago Pneumatic, a multibrand of Atlas Copco Power Technique.
“I am very excited to have been selected for this newly created position within the Power Technique business area,” says Hill. “It has unlocked tremendous learning, growth and talent utilization opportunities while confirming company core values.”
South Region
Neil Breedlove has been named the regional vice president, responsible for managing and leading regional sales managers and business development managers in the South Region and creating strategies to help maintain and grow revenue across all major Atlas Copco product lines. Breedlove was previously vice president business line manager of Oil Free Air for the U.S. market.
Eudes Defoe, a 30-year industry vet, has been named the new regional sales manager, responsible for supporting the equipment sales and marketing efforts of Atlas Copco’s channel partners, focusing on portable compressors, generators and light towers and dewatering pumps.