Olsen, Kosmin to New Posts at GVW

Nov. 25, 2003
Dave Olsen has been appointed president of Workhorse Custom Chassis, a subsidiary of GVW Holdings. Olsen joined GVW Holdings in 2001 as President of GVW Parts where he was most responsible for integrating four separate aftermarket entities into one organization. Prior to joining GVW Holdings, Olsen served as executive vice president at TransCom USA. Previously, he was general manager at Meritor Automotive,
Dave Olsen has been appointed president of Workhorse Custom Chassis, a subsidiary of GVW Holdings. Olsen joined GVW Holdings in 2001 as President of GVW Parts where he was most responsible for integrating four separate aftermarket entities into one organization.

Prior to joining GVW Holdings, Olsen served as executive vice president at TransCom USA. Previously, he was general manager at Meritor Automotive, overseeing the $275 million North American Aftermarket Division. Olsen began his career with Allied Signal. Chuck Kosmin has been selected President of GVW Parts, a supplier for all brands manufactured by the GVW Holdings group of companies - Workhorse Custom Chassis, Autocar, and Union City Body Company. He joined GVW Holdings in 2001 as vice president of original equipment business for GVW Parts, where he was most responsible for sales, marketing, customer service and dealer satisfaction.

Prior to joining GVW Holdings, Kosmin was vice president of sales and marketing, overseeing the $150 million parts operations for Motor Coach Industries. Previously, he was general manager for Meridian Parts Corporation, and began his career with Hausman Bus Sales and Parts Company.

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