Wabash National names new managers

Feb. 27, 2014

Wabash National Corp. has named Bob Nida vice president of organizational development and Rick Klein vice president and general manager-retail.

Nida takes over a new position within the organization, reporting to Bill Pitchford, senior vice president-human resources. He will lead the continued refinement of talent development initiatives across the company. Nida joined Wabash National in February 2008 as vice president of business development and most recently served as vice president and general manager, retail.

Klein, formerly general manager for Transcraft, will report to Dick Giromini, president and CEO. Klein joined Wabash National in 2010. In the new role, he will build drive strategic initiatives across Wabash Nationals 18 company-owned retail locations, which are responsible for new and used trailer sales, aftermarket parts sales, and maintenance and repair services.

“This realignment of responsibilities capitalizes on these leaders’ backgrounds and strengths, while aligning our structure at the senior level to meet our key business priorities,” said Giromini. “I look forward to Mr. Nida’s and Mr. Klein’s continued strong leadership as we advance our corporate-wide talent development initiatives and our Retail growth strategies.”

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