Averitt promotes Lloyd to VP of corporate services
Averitt recently promoted Doug Lloyd to VP of corporate services.
In his new position, Lloyd will take a lead role in Averitt’s properties and construction efforts. Additionally, he will maintain his current responsibilities of leading Averitt’s fleet maintenance and equipment teams.
Before coming to Averitt in 2008, Lloyd gained several years of experience in the construction field. He began his Averitt career with its productivity & efficiency team, then transferred to preventive maintenance, where he served until being promoted to his most recent role as director of maintenance.
“We are excited about Doug's continued role in helping ensure we have the best fleet in the industry,” said Barry Blakely, Averitt president and COO. “We are also excited about his leadership to propel us forward with the growth of our facilities.”
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Bollinger Motors makes leadership changes
Bollinger Motors, an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, recently named former GM executive James Taylor as CEO. He will take over for company founder Robert Bollinger, who will remain on the company’s board of directors and as a major shareholder.
In addition, the company promoted Bryan Chambers to president and COO and Siva Kumar to chief strategy officer and SVP of finance.
“The leadership changes position Bollinger Motors for continued success, as these three executives have, and will continue to have, a profound impact on our trajectory,” Bollinger said. “I have benefitted from my collaboration with Jim and his deep industry experience. Now is the right time, and Jim is the right person to build on our momentum and get Bollinger to its ultimate goal.”
Taylor has worked closely with Robert Bollinger to bring the company’s all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 Chassis Cab to market. Taylor is a veteran automotive executive who has held leadership positions with Cadillac and Hummer and has deep electric vehicle experience with Electric Last Mile Solutions, Workhorse, Karma, SF Motors, and Mullen Automotive for the last two years.
“I am grateful and excited for this opportunity to continue moving Bollinger Motors toward a leadership role in the electric vehicle industry,” Taylor said. “Robert and his team have done an incredible job of creating a world-class electric truck with the Bollinger B4, and the upcoming Bollinger B5. The response from the market has been very encouraging and we are well-positioned to disrupt the Class 4 trucking market.”
Chambers has over 35 years in automotive leadership and joined Bollinger Motors in 2018 as program director and rose to COO. Prior to Bollinger Motors, Chambers operated Chambers Services, a manufacturing consulting firm. He also has held positions with Alternative Automotive Technologies, Saleen, MSX International, and Allied Signal.
Kumar joined Bollinger Motors in 2022 as CFO. Prior to Bollinger Motors, he was CFO for Optimal EV. He also has held positions with Skanda Capital, Ford Motor Company, Meritor, and Tenneco Automotive.
Dana Incorporated names new commercial vehicle business unit president
Dana Incorporated recently appointed Brian Pour as SVP and president of Dana Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems, effective July 22. Pour succeeds Aziz Aghili, who recently retired.
Pour brings to Dana more than 30 years of experience in developing, managing, and leading global businesses within the mobility industry. He spent the past seven years as president and CEO of Auria Solutions, a global supplier of automotive flooring, and acoustical, thermal, and aerodynamic solutions.
"We are pleased to be adding a distinguished leader in our industry, such as Brian, to Dana's leadership team," said James Kamsickas, Dana chairman and CEO. "He brings proven global experience to this role, including an extensive background in the mobility, commercial, and industrial markets. His deep technical and operational background, international and general management experience, and an acute understanding of the broader mobility market uniquely position him to lead Dana's commercial vehicle business unit."
