Paul Van Nocker has joined Modern Group as a senior sales representative. Van Nocker has 26 years of experience in the forestry industry.

Van Nocker began his career as a tree feller on commercial and residential tree crews, later owning his own tree service company. He then served for 10 years as a sales representative, holding positions at Mobark Forestry Products dealers Essco and Deacon Equipment Company. At Modern, he will assist the forestry products group, representing Bandit chippers and grinders, as well as Stihl saws.

Van Nocker will be headquartered at the company’s Bristol and Edison facilities. His territory will cover most of central New Jersey, including Somerset and Ocean counties.

For more information, call 800/223-3827 or visit www.moderngroup.com.