Xtra appoints AuBuchon

Trailer leasing firm Xtra Lease has tapped Jim AuBuchon to be vp of the company’s southwest region, responsible for all sales and operational activities for Xtra Lease branches in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and in Memphis, TN.

AuBuchon joins Xtra Lease with an extensive background in supply chain management and logistics, most recently serving as senior director–supply chain for Dallas Airmotive, a provider of engine repair and overhaul services for the airline industry. He also spent two years as senior vp-business development for Transplace, a logistics management company.