Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.
This week, Mill Creek Motor Freight and Kriska Transportation Group mourned the loss of Renate Hargreaves, their longtime general manager. The Erb Group raised $35,000 at its 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, while Aeolus Tire Canada appointed Darryl Gray as national OE manager for commercial products, and InCharge Energy expanded its leadership team with the addition of Rich Mohr and Zeb Dawson.
Mill Creek’s Renate Hargreaves remembered for her leadership and caring spirit
Mill Creek Motor Freight and the Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) are mourning the loss of Renate Hargreaves, the carrier’s longtime general manager, who passed away on Sept. 21.
Hargreaves joined Mill Creek in 1992 as vice-president of marketing, quickly establishing herself as a respected and no-nonsense leader in the transportation industry, KTG said in a news release. Over the years, she held several sales and operations roles, eventually becoming the general manager, a position she held through two changes in ownership, including the acquisition by KTG in 2014.
“Renate will be remembered by Mill Creek’s employees, vendors, and customers for her caring nature, sharp humor, and keen insights into the trucking business. She offered thoughtful mentorship and guidance and held everyone – including herself – to high standards. She was known to remember not only everyone’s name but also details about them and their families,” the release reads.
Outside of work, Hargreaves was devoted to her family – three children and three grandchildren.
Erb Group raises $35,000 at annual charity golf tournament, surpasses $585,000 in total donations
The Erb Group concluded its 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $35,000 to support local non-profit organizations. Held at Rebel Creek Golf Club in Petersburg, Ont., the event brought together 150 golfers, including Erb’s suppliers, partners, employees, and representatives from supported charities, all united by the goal of giving back to the community.
This year’s contributions bring the tournament’s total donations to more than $585,000 since its launch in 1994. The funds raised will benefit the Wilmot Family Resource Centre, Interfaith Counselling Centre, and Tri-County Mennonite Homes – Aldaview Services, which provide vital services such as food security, mental health support, and community programs to families in need.
“To have reached a total of $585,000 in donations since the start of this tournament is a true testament to the power of our community and industry network. These funds directly impact local families, helping to build a stronger, healthier Wilmot,” said Wendell Erb, chief executive officer of The Erb Group.
Aeolus Tire appoints Gray as national OE manager, commercial products
Aeolus Tire Canada has announced the appointment of Darryl Gray to the position of national OE manager for commercial products. In this role, Gray will focus on growing Aeolus’ presence with existing customers while also identifying new business opportunities with manufacturers across Canada, according to a LinkedIn post.
Gray brings over 40 years of experience in the tire industry, having worked with companies such as Hankook, Hercules, and Carlisle. Most recently, he served as a territory manager in Western Ontario and previously managed the commercial OE account business at Hankook Tire before joining Aeolus.
With his knowledge of tire products and the industry, Gray is expected to play a key role in expanding Aeolus’ market presence and building strong relationships with manufacturers.
InCharge Energy expands leadership team
InCharge Energy welcomed Rich Mohr and Zeb Dawson to its leadership team. They will both work out of InCharge’s Virginia-based engineering and fulfillment center.
Mohr, previously senior vice-president of fleet solutions at ChargePoint and former chief technology officer at Ryder System, has been appointed as chief commercial officer (CCO). Mohr brings more than 25 years of fleet and product experience to the team and his responsibilities with InCharge include reseller and channel sales, sales management, and service operations.
Meanwhile, Dawson joined InCharge Energy as a new vice-president of service operations. Prior to joining the company, Dawson oversaw operations at Motional and held leadership roles at Uber and Tesla.
“By adding to our leadership team, InCharge is enhancing our ability to provide InCharge customers with the premium support they expect,” said Terry O’Day, chief operating officer of InCharge Energy, in a news release. “As more fleets become partly or fully electrified, there is an increasing emphasis on reliable charging. This requires not just excellent charging hardware, but also high quality, trained service teams.”
