ARI makes executive appointments in Canada

Dec. 12, 2013

Fleet services provider ARI has made two promotions within its Canadian operations. Rick Tousaw has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of ARI Canada and Craig Balfour has been promoted to vice president of sales for ARI Canada.

“We’re incredibly pleased to have Rick and Craig stepping into these new roles,” said Chris Conroy, executive vice president of global operations. “I think both have already demonstrated that they will bring exceptional expertise and an experienced perspective to bear on behalf of ARI Canada and I am looking forward to working with them and continuing to deliver unique, customized fleet solutions to all of our customers.”

Tousaw will have responsibility for all of ARI Canada’s operations, which will include direct oversight of and support for the new North American operational team. Tousaw, who most recently served as the vice president of sales and marketing for ARI Canada, joined the company in 2010 as vice president of operations.

Balfour now will have responsibility for the sales team and all sales related activities in Canada. He joined ARI Canada in December 2012 as director of sales development. Balfour has extensive sales and operations experience, working first with Quaker Oats and then with Molson Coors for a decade in a variety of strategic business roles.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Uniting for Bold Solutions to Tackle Transportation’s Biggest Challenges

Over 300 leaders in transportation, logistics, and distribution gathered at Ignite 2024. From new products to innovative solutions, Ignite highlighted the importance of strong...

Seasonal Strategies for Maintaining a Safe & Efficient Fleet Year-Round

Prepare your fleet for every season! From winterizing vehicles to summer heat safety, our eBook covers essential strategies for year-round fleet safety. Download now to reduce...

Streamline Compliance, Ensure Safety and Maximize Driver's Time

Truck weight isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering operational efficiency, hours-of-service regulations, and safety ratings, but it can affect all three.

Improve Safety and Reduce Risk with Data from Route Scores

Route Scores help fleets navigate the risk factors they encounter in the lanes they travel, helping to keep costs down.