Mack Trucks announces new sales manager for Chicago area

Mack Trucks announces new sales manager for Chicago area

M&K Truck Centers has named Aaron Collins as New Truck Sales Manager for Mack Trucks in Chicago.

M&K Truck Centers has named Aaron Collins as the new truck sales manager overseeing Mack Truck products in the Chicago market. With over 20 years of commercial vehicle industry experience,Collins has been a regional parts sales manager, responsible for 20 sales people and five stores, and more recently a regional new truck sales manager.

The company notes that he will work closely with M&K’s new truck sales team, Mack Trucks’ district sales manager, and will be responsible for overseeing the Mack sales functions of M&K Truck Centers for the Chicago area. 

“The appointment of Aaron Collins to Mack Trucks Sales Manager in this important Chicago market will support our strategic vision for continued growth and excellent customer service. One key objective is to develop and grow the Mack truck sales of on-highway medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks. The sales knowledge Collins brings to us is an ideal fit for M&K Truck Centers,” said Anthony Gargano, senior vice president of sales at M&K.  

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