MOBILE, Ala., March 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul International today announced the promotion of Michael Hemsen to president of the U-Haul Company of Alabama. Hemsen brings more than 14 years of U-Haul experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the U-Haul Company of Alabama.
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"I am looking forward to seeing Mike use his enthusiasm, drive and motivation, especially in dealer recruiting, for the benefit of the company," declared Area District Vice President Doug Weston. "He is a highly qualified professional and will help ensure that this office will comply and adhere to company policies and procedures."
Hemsen has held a variety of managerial positions within the company which have helped to develop and solidify his knowledge of U-Haul policies and procedures. It is this knowledge that Hemsen will use to help continue the growth of the company.
"I am thrilled to be able to share my experience and knowledge with a great team of hardworking individuals. My goal is to ensure that the operations at this office are adding value to the business every day and providing our customers with the right service and equipment," Hemsen stated.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,400 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to more than 93,000 trucks, 80,675 trailers and 33,500 towing devices. U-Haul consumer preferences indicate that self-move and self-storage are complementary. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 380,000 rooms and more than 33.5 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,050 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as the nation's largest distributor of propane.
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