Spartan Motors, Inc. announced the Company expanded its Board of Directors' membership to nine members with the appointment of James C. Orchard to the Board.
During his 46-year career, Orchard held executive and leadership positions with companies in the automotive, truck, and aftermarket parts industries. From 2008 until 2014, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Dayco, LLC, a privately held supplier of engine parts and systems to the automotive industry.
Hugh Sloan, Chairman of Spartan's Board of Directors, said; "James Orchard is a talented executive who will add valuable strategic and global perspective to our already strong Board of Directors. Having spent the majority of his career immersed in industries that relate closely to our business. We are confident that his experience will be a great asset to Spartan Motors."
Orchard commented, "I am pleased to join the Board of Spartan Motors. I admire the Company's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the customer, and I look forward to working with management and my fellow Board members to continue to build long-term shareholder value."
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Operations and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, both from Indiana University.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the recreational vehicle (RV,) emergency-response, defense, government services, delivery and service markets. The Company's brand names – Spartan, Spartan Chassis, Spartan ERV and Utilimaster - are known for quality, performance, service and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 1,700 at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Indiana. Spartan reported sales of $470 million in 2013 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of specialty vehicles and chassis.
Visit Spartan Motors at spartanmotors.com.
