US Tarp bolsters leadership with promotions

US Tarp bolsters leadership with promotions

Company growth, product development, and building client bonds will stay top of mind in the new roles.

US Tarp Inc. is announcing two promotions of long-term staff, which it says will help company expansion. After five years with US Tarp, Jason Frazier (pictured above left) moves to the position of national strategic accounts manager, while Marti Kupres (right) has become the manager of engineering and facilities, after seven years with the company.

US Tarp says Frazier will play a pivotal part in the company’s growth strategy, and spearhead the development of new strategic partnerships. He’s also tasked with strengthening client relationships, and working closely with R&D on innovative solutions for US Tarp customers.

As for Kupres, the company says his promotion to manager of engineering and facilities is a reflection of his successful expansion of US Tarp’s successful engineering program. Kupres has also overseen new product development in all market segments, including Refuse & Recycling, Construction, Landscaping and Agricultural, while more than doubling the R&D team.

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