HARRISBURG, Pa., March 28, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul Company of Harrisburg today announced the promotion of Mike Zemba to president. Zemba brings more than 15 years of U-Haul experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and storage rentals.
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"We are very pleased to have someone of Mike's caliber oversee the operations of U-Haul Company of Harrisburg," affirmed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Chuck Hertzler. "He is a highly qualified professional and will help ensure that this office will comply and adhere to company policies and procedures. Mike's enthusiasm and intensity will help us achieve our goals."
Zemba began his U-Haul career in June 1990 as assistant general manager for U-Haul Center of Etna in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. For the past 18 years, Zemba has held various positions within the company, including being president of U-Haul Company of Pittsburgh for more than five years. Today, Zemba will use his talent, drive and knowledge to promote growth within the U-Haul Company of Harrisburg.
"The Harrisburg Company has a core of hardworking men and women with a great work ethic and I am proud to have the opportunity to be a part of the team," Zemba stated. "I intend on using a 'back to basics' approach to help take each person to the next level. My team and I will accomplish this through providing superior customer service and implementing our existing programs, policies and procedures with excellence. We will provide all of our customers with the right service and equipment at the lowest cost."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the first choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 15,950 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 100,000 trucks, 78,500 trailers and 31,100 towing devices. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 384,000 rooms and more than 33.8 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,055 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 one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.
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