08.10.2015

Another Sunbelt veteran joins Hertz

Hertz Equipment Rentals has appointed Charles (Chuck) Miller as vice president operations, reporting to chief operating officer and ex Sunbelt colleague Bruce Dressel.

Miller will be responsible for all aspects of sales support, service, customer satisfaction, and new market/product categories, as well as marketing and strategic technology initiatives across the branch network. He will also will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s branches achieve “industry-leading levels for quality, safety and training”.

Miller left his job as executive vice president at Ashtead’s Sunbelt Rentals business in 2008, after 21 years with the company, during time which he oversaw sales, marketing, customer service, Sunbelt University, strategic sourcing and purchasing, fleet maintenance and repair, parts and merchandise purchasing. Since leaving the business he has worked as a consultant.
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Charles (Chuck) Miller

Herz Equipment chief executive Larry Silber said: "We are pleased to have Chuck join Hertz Equipment Rental. He is a highly regarded expert in our industry with a track record of achieving superior operational and financial results throughout his career. As a seasoned executive in the equipment rental business, Chuck also adds tremendous insight and experience to an industry-savvy leadership team that continues to coalesce in advance of Hertz Equipment becoming a stand-alone company in mid-2016."
Dressel, a past president of Sunbelt Rentals left in 2003 and joined Hertz in June said: See new COO for Hertz

"I look forward to working with Chuck to build upon Hertz Equipment’s momentum as we continue earning our reputation as the supplier of choice in our markets. Having previously worked with Chuck for more than two decades, I know that his passion for customer service, his ability to recognise and pursue successful market opportunities and his dedication to building the strongest field organisation, branch operations and equipment line up in the industry will drive our customers' success and power our continuing progress."