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| | | | | | Christian Papé Promoted at The Papé Group
Christian Papé has been named manager of corporate development and external affairs for The Papé Group Inc.
Christian Papé has been named manager of corporate development and external affairs for The Papé Group Inc. in Eugene, Ore. In his new role, he will work closely with both the marketing and human resource departments to enhance external relationships for the Papé organization with a variety of constituents, including customers, community leaders, employee team members and potential members.
“This new position is a reflection of The Papé Group’s ongoing commitment to exceptional customer service,” said Tim Clevenger, vice president of marketing and brand management at The Papé Group. “We are pleased that Christian will take on this new challenge and help us leverage the strength of our brand in a very competitive marketplace.”
Most recently, Papé was a territory manager at Papé Machinery in Mount Vernon, Wash., a position he held for four years. He has more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience with The Papé Group and Papé Machinery. Previously, he worked in the parts and service departments at Papé Machinery in Portland, Ore., and in the accounting and marketing departments of The Papé Group, where he assisted with the sale of company vehicles, various accounting projects and marketing initiatives for the sales teams. Papé also contributed to the development of various initiatives within the rental division of Papé Machinery.
About The Papé Group Inc.
Headquartered in Eugene, Ore., The Papé Group Inc. is a holding company for capital equipment dealerships throughout the West.
The businesses of The Papé Group sell and service the premier brands of capital equipment used in construction projects, forestry, warehousing/materials handling, trucking and private aviation. Their operations serve seven western states — from Alaska to California.
• Papé Material Handling Inc. provides sales, service and support for Hyster forklifts, lift trucks, and related equipment.
• Bobcat West is the dealer for Bobcat’s line of skid steer loaders, compact excavators, track loaders, mini track loaders, all-wheel steer loaders and attachments.
• Ditch Witch Northwest supplies and services Ditch Witch brand trenchers, vibratory plows and horizontal directional drilling equipment.
• Engineered Products, a Papé Company, provides products and services from warehouse design to rack installation to help customers efficiently manage their inventory and distribution operations.
• Papé Machinery is the John Deere and Hitachi dealer for construction and forestry equipment markets.
• Flightcraft services private and corporate aircraft and provides aircraft charters from FBO locations in Portland and Eugene, Ore.
• Papé Rents maintains extensive rental fleets including Hyster forklifts, John Deere backhoes and Genie personnel lifts at its facilities in Las Vegas and Phoenix, Ariz., and serves the rental needs of contractors in these cities.
• Papé Kenworth and Papé Truck Leasing provide sales, service, leasing, rental and support for Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
For more information, visit www.pape.com.