MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U-Haul Company of Eastern Wisconsin today announced the promotion of Michael Schneider to president. Schneider brings 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 Eastern Wisconsin," affirmed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Steve Hansen. "He is a highly qualified professional and will help ensure that we continue to comply and adhere to company policies and procedures. Mike's enthusiasm and intensity are what we need to continue our growth in Wisconsin."
Schneider began his U-Haul career in August 1993 as a manager trainee for U-Haul of Capitol Drive in Milwaukee. In May 1994, Schneider was promoted to general manager (GM) of U-Haul Center Kenosha then to GM of U-Haul Center Appleton in Milwaukee. In January 1995, he transferred to the U-Haul Company of Eastern Wisconsin and held the positions of staff member, senior staff member and traffic control manager (TCM). Following that, he was promoted to marketing company president (MCP) for U-Haul Company of Western Wisconsin, in Madison. With this latest promotion, MCP Schneider will oversee operations for U-Haul Company of Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
"I am excited to take an active role in the development of this company and intend to manage our field organization to improve service to our customers, and increase transactions and revenue," Schneider stated. Good people are the foundation of a strong company. I have an excellent team capable of taking us to the next level."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,650 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain a fleet size of 96,000 trucks, 75,000 trailers and 35,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 387,000 rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,075 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 one of the nation's largest retailer of propane.
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