Con-Vey Adds Sales Manager

Con-Vey Adds Sales Manager

Con-Vey Adds Sales Manager

Con-Vey, a leading provider of industrial automation and custom material handling equipment, has appointed industry veteran Jon Stults as its new sales manager. Stults, with nearly three decades of experience in the industry, will play a pivotal role in advancing Con-Vey’s sales strategies and processes.

A Roseburg native, he graduated from Roseburg High School in 1988 and pursued higher education at Oregon State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Business in 1993. His professional journey began in construction management before transitioning to sales, where he gained valuable experience at Roseburg Forest Products and Signode Industrial Group LLC. His extensive background in sales, coupled with his deep understanding of the Pacific Northwest market, makes him an ideal fit for his new role at Con-Vey.

At Con-Vey, Stults will lead the sales department and oversee all aspects of Con-Vey’s industrial automation sales strategy, while also contributing as a vital member of the management team, helping guide the company’s strategic direction and growth initiatives.

Commenting on his new role, Stults says, “I’ve always had a great experience working with Con-Vey on joint projects, and I’ve admired the company’s approach and culture for a long time. Con-Vey has an excellent reputation and is well-positioned for future growth and success. I’m excited to work with a group of people who are passionate about what they do and where they’re headed. Con-Vey’s journey as a company is truly inspiring, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”

Jeremy Goebel, Vice President of Con-Vey and former sales manager, adds, “Jon’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment in our company’s growth. We believe his leadership and industry knowledge will be key in taking our sales department to new heights.”

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“This role has been created to support our succession planning process, as Pino will eventually succeed me as President & CEO,” Thorlakson says. “Pino’s proven leadership experience, significant focus on people and culture, and his alignment with our values make him the perfect candidate to lead us in the execution of our current strategy, and beyond.”

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