PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul recently announced the promotion of Steve Hansen to District 16 Area District Vice President (ADVP). Hansen brings proven leadership skills and management experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing U-Haul operations in Wisconsin and parts of Illinois and Indiana.
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"Steve is a great example of an individual who is determined to make progress, while at the same time improving service to our customers," stated Executive Vice President (EVP) Ron Frank. "He has worked in Wisconsin and Chicago during his entire U-Haul career, which will serve him well in leading his new district. Steve will ensure that we increase our efforts and results-oriented work in serving our customers by providing the right product and service at the right price."
Hansen began his U-Haul career in October 1994 as a customer service representative (CSR) for U-Haul Center Waukegan. In December 1996, Hansen was promoted to assistant general manager for U-Haul West Greenville. In February 1997, Hansen was promoted to general manager (GM) of U-Haul Center Morton Grove. In May 1998, Hansen transferred to the U-Haul Company Northwest Chicago Suburbs as an area field manager (AFM). In March 2001, Hansen transferred to U-Haul Company of Northshore Chicago where he spent two years working in various positions including: senior manager, traffic control manager (TCM) and AFM. In September 2003, Hansen was promoted to marketing company president (MCP) of U-Haul Company Eastern Wisconsin, the position he held until he was named ADVP. Today, Hansen will oversee U-Haul operations for District 16.
"The people we employ are the greatest strength of this district," Hansen stated. "I look forward to working with and developing everyone's skills. By working together, we will achieve success and provide our customers with a better product and service."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,650 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain a fleet size of 96,000 trucks, 75,000 trailers and 35,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 387,000 rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,075 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailer of propane.
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