PHOENIX, March 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul recently announced the promotion of Matt McFarren to District 2 Area District Vice President (ADVP). McFarren brings his proven leadership skills and management experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing U-Haul operations throughout southern California.
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"Matt has proven his results-oriented management style at two of our five levels of management within U-Haul. I have every confidence that Matt will continue to provide leadership and his hands-on work ethic at the ADVP level," stated Executive Vice President (EVP) Bob Willson. "He brings the enthusiasm and maturity necessary to lead District 2. I look forward to working with Matt because he truly understands what it takes to 'get and serve customers profitably.'"
McFarren began his U-Haul career in May 2003 as an assistant general manager (asst. GM) for U-Haul Center Covina in Covina, California, and was quickly promoted to general manager (GM) one month later. McFarren remained at the U-Haul Center Covina for three years, and in May 2006 was promoted to marketing company president (MCP) of U-Haul Company of Riverside in Moreno Valley, California. While MCP, McFarren was a three-time winner of the prestigious U-Haul Company Dean Ross Profit Award. Prior to his career at U-Haul, he studied automotive technology and financial management, and obtained a California insurance license. Today, ADVP McFarren will oversee U-Haul operations in District 2.
"The main strength of District 2 is our people; all of the men and women that the district can count on in its efforts to better serve our communities," McFarren stated. "I will put together a team that is developed from a base of honesty, hard work, integrity and the ability to drive hard on company objectives. I am very proud to be working with highly focused individuals who continually embrace our programs, policies and procedures."
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 retailers of propane.
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