MEDINA, OH – June 9, 2021 – Fire-Dex is proud to welcome the additions of Whitney McFee and Jon Sawyer as the business continues to aggressively hire new talent. McFee will fill the newly created position of Business Development Manager, and Sawyer will take the role of Territory Sales Representative.
“Whitney will make a great addition to the Gear Wash team,” states Taylor Burke Gilman, President of Gear Wash. “With her strong sales background and self-starter attitude, we are looking forward to seeing huge growth at Gear Wash in the southeast region.”
Hired on as the Business Development Manager and reporting to Gilman, McFee will work on developing regional relationships with new and existing customers in Hudson, FL at Gear Wash, the clean and repair side of the company.
As a Territory Sales Representative, Sawyer will report to Milideo and focus on expanding sales opportunities while building a stronger presence in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. He offers a deep understanding of the fire industry serving as the Lieutenant of Peterborough Fire Rescue in New Hampshire for 23 years.
“Jon brings strong sales experience and knowledge of the fire industry. He will provide additional coverage to our growing New England territory,” states Rob Milideo, Regional Zone Director. “His mix of skills and experience make him the perfect candidate to drive new relationships and secure opportunities for Fire-Dex.”
Fire-Dex has shown immense dedication to growth each year by investing its resources in its award-winning team and is currently recruiting unique talent. Explore open career opportunities at firedex.com/employment.
About Fire-Dex
Fire-Dex is a family-owned, global manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and an Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance. Upholding the core values on which it was founded in 1983, Fire-Dex extended its ability “to serve those who serve” with the acquisition of three major brands: Chieftain, TECGEN, and Gear Wash. The headquarters and main production facility are located in Medina, Ohio, with additional facilities in Georgia, Florida, Wisconsin, and Mexico. To learn more, visit www.firedex.com.
