INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul Company of Central Indiana today announced the promotion of Curtis Reigelsperger to president. Reigelsperger brings more than 20 years of management experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and storage rentals.
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"We are very pleased to have someone of Curtis' caliber oversee the operations of U-Haul Company of Central Indiana," affirmed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Phil Ryan. "He is a highly qualified professional and will help ensure that this office will comply and adhere to company policies and procedures. Curtis' enthusiasm and intensity will help us achieve our goals."
Prior to joining the U-Haul team in 2005, Reigelsperger held various management positions, which trained and prepared him for his work with the U-Haul Company of Central Indiana. From 1979 through 2005, Reigelsperger held positions such as vice president for Bills Tool Rental, Inc., branch manager for Arts Equipment, district manager for Contractors Warehouse and district manager for Nationsrent, all of which taught him valuable skills that he has utilized in his U-Haul career.
Reigelsperger joined the U-Haul family as a parts foreman and was quickly promoted to repair dispatch manager. Within one year, Reigelsperger had earned a promotion to traffic control manager of U-Haul Company of South West Ohio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today, Reigelsperger will use his talent, drive and knowledge to promote growth within the U-Haul Company of Central Indiana.
"I am excited about the opportunity to be in a position that allows me to not only be responsible for providing direction, but also to be a teacher," Reigelsperger stated. "I am a positive-thinking individual with an 'I-won't-give-up attitude.' I will overcome obstacles or conditions that are delaying achievement of my goals. Through the use of established policies and procedures, I intend to ensure that the operations of this office are adding value to the business every day and providing our customers with the right service and equipment at the lowest cost."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the first choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 15,950 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to more than 100,000 trucks, 78,500 trailers and 31,100 towing devices. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 384,000 rooms and more than 33.8 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,055 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 retailers of propane.
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