Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) Forms Bus Division And Appoints CEO

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) announced today the formation of a new Bus Division with the appointment of Kent Tyler, former President of Collins Bus Corporation, to the role of president and CEO for the new group.

"With our recent investment of seven new bus brands, ASV is now one of the largest suppliers of buses in North America. The formation of the new Bus Division will help make the transition into the ASV family as smooth as possible for not only these companies, but also their dealers and customers," said Jim Meyer, COO of ASV. "We are thrilled about the opportunities the new Bus Division represents, and excited to have these outstanding brands under the leadership of Kent Tyler."

The new ASV Bus Division will be comprised of some of the industry's leading brands including: Collins Bus Corp., Mid Bus, Corbeil, Champion Bus, Inc., General Coach America, Inc. Goshen Coach, Inc., El Dorado National California, Inc., El Dorado National Kansas, Inc., Krystal Coach, and Federal Coach.

"I'm thrilled and honored to be leading this new division within ASV.  I look forward to working with all the bus companies and their respective dealer organizations and customers," said Kent Tyler. "As one of the largest suppliers of buses in North America, it's critical the ASV Bus Division be synonymous with providing innovative products, outstanding customer service, and the most focused and comprehensive distribution network in the industry."

Tyler succeeds Andrew Imanse, Group President of the Eldorado, Champion and Goshen Bus Companies who recently retired from Thor Industries, the former owner of the bus companies. Imanse has been a prominent figure in the bus industry for over 20 years. Prior to his role in the bus industry, Imanse spent 20 years in the recreational vehicle industry as president of several companies. Imanse has agreed to serve as the Chairman of the Bus Division Advisory Board and continue to support the bus operations through an extended transition period.     

Most recently, Tyler has been the President and CEO of E-ONE, a leading fire apparatus manufacturer. Prior to his role with E-ONE, Tyler spent 15 years with Collins Industries, the last five of which he served as President of the bus division. He holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and a master's degree from Missouri State University. Tyler will be based out of the ASV corporate offices in Orlando, Florida. Tyler is succeeded at E-ONE by Dan Peters which is the subject of a separate announcement.

Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV)
 

ASV is a +$1.5 billion manufacturer comprised of industry leading brands serving Commercial, Fire & Emergency and Recreational vehicle markets. Within the Commercial segment ASV offers a full line of buses, terminal trucks and sweeper vehicles. The Fire & Emergency segment offers a full line of Fire Apparatus and Ambulances.  Within the Recreational Vehicle the company produces motorized RVs under many of the industry's most iconic brands. For more information, visit us at www.alliedsv.com.

SOURCE Allied Specialty Vehicles

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