The Life and Times of Bob Voss
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“Bob Voss is the consummate professional, and I have had the pleasure of being both a business associate and personal friend for a number of years. Bob combines old-world, customer-friendly service with the aggressive pursuit of sales and relentless follow-through required to be successful in today's challenging markets and economic climate. Always ready for a new challenge, Bob is a team builder, leader and motivator with a wealth of knowledge in the commercial vehicle industry, and a vast network of contacts developed over his career through a number of personal and professional organizations. The only thing that gives Bob more satisfaction than building a winning team is growing a company's market share. I can't think of anyone else I would rather have in the lead sales or marketing position of any industrial or manufacturing company.”
Warren Lett, Vice President, Management Supervisor, MARC USA
was a consultant or contractor to Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have known and worked with Bob since he started with Watson and Chalin Mfg. My experience and main contacts had always been on the truck side of our business. Bob has taught me a great deal about the trailer business and introduced me to a large number of contacts, all of whom genuinely like Bob as a person and respect his knowledge. I have met few, if any, other people in my industry that have the contacts that Bob has. Great guy to work with.”
Ted Griffin, Southwest Regional Manager, Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“Bob has been a tremendous asset to Watson & Chalin Mfg's continual success. Many years ago W&C Mfg was a Truck focused supplier. However, as a Marketing Mgr, Bob has managed and helped grow our Trailer portion of the business from infancy to a major portion of total sales. The feedback I receive from other sales personnel reiterates the success Bob has brought to the bottom line of W&C Mfg. Bob's personality, experience and most importantly his desire to drive results higher today then yesterday are an asset that will make him a success, no matter the venture with which he is involved.”
Bryan Jacobs , Division Controller , Watson & Chalin Mfg
worked with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“Bob is the true meaning of a people person. His skills have opened many doors for our company. I have worked with him at two different company's, and have benefited from his knowledge.”
Todd Greaves, Trailer Applications Engineer, Watson & Chalin Mfgworked
with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have known Bob for about eight years and he is one of those people who is extremely out going and seems to know
the key players in the industry. Bob has a good grasp of the OEM as well as the aftermarket side of the business. He is
a hard worker and does what it takes to get the job done.”
JOE LYNETT, Director Automotive & Heavy Duty Division, Sales Consultants of
was with another company when working with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“It was my pleasure to work with Bob on his OEM accounts. I was always impressed with the respect he garnered from all positions within all OEM organizations. His relationships and sales ability will be an asset
to anyone lucky enough to have Bob within their organization.”
Ray Mueller , Vice President of Engineering , Reyco Industries
managed Bob indirectly at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I am pleased to recommend Bob to any employer, regardless of industry, that requires an experienced business development manager skilled in selling and marketing technically diverse products. He excels in roles that demand both sales and after-sale support through aftermarket distribution or at the OEM level.
Bob brings a level of understanding and awareness of the commercial vehicle components industry that truly sets him apart as an industry professional.”
Claude Sauriol , Marketing Manager , Reyco Industries / Tuthill Transport Technologies
worked directly with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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I am pleased to write a recommendation for Bob Voss. Over the 20+ years I've known him, Bob has shown himself to have the unique attributes of a fully-dedicated, conscientious, customer-oriented representative combined with clear loyalty and dedication to his employer - Bob knows that somewhere between those two spheres there's a deal to be made that will benefit all parties. He's personable and attentive to detail. Although we worked in different areas, I know Bob had the complete respect of his colleagues and his managers.
Incidentally, for the record I was not the owner of TrailBraker Industries (as noted above) when Bob and
I worked together - I was the vice-President and General Manager of Fontaine Fifth Wheel Canada and
was in regular and fully open contact with the other Managers at that level, so Bob's performance and work ethic were very well known to me. I'm sure he'll be an asset to any company and I wish him well.”
Dave Brennan , Owner , TrailBraker Industries
managed Bob indirectly at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“To whom it may concern: I have known and worked with Bob off and on for over 30 years. I have always found him to be a honest, self motivated high producer that could operate with minimal direction always maintaining the goals of the organization as the number one priority. I would recommend Bob for an
executive leadership position without hesitation. If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact me 770-277-3522 (H) or 770-833-4160 (C)”
Bill Gray , Director of Sales , Ameriquest Transportation Services
worked with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I would highly recommend Bob Voss for any position he would apply for due to the fact of the number of years,(more than 25) that I have had his association in the trailer industry. Both of us were in military service for our country, I would share a foxhole with this man any day. I would entrust my life to him. He's a good
man to have on your side in any situation. Sincerely, Michael V. Mace”
Top qualities: Personable , High Integrity , Creative
Michael Mace
hired Bob as a Business Consultant
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“I have known Bob since 1983. I worked as a salesman and Bob was my customer. Over the years we worked together at Austin Westran. Bob has been very successful in the truck & trailer industry. He knows all of the key people in this industry. He has always been involved in the professional organizations such as TMC and TTMA. Bob is a true professional and a credit to the truck and trailer manufacturing industry.”
Harry HKozal , Consultant , Kozal & Associates
worked directly with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“Bob is a well rounded Sales Executive that brings years of experience and industry knowledge to a company. He has strong sales skills and techniques that make him a valuable asset.”
Jeff Miller , Senior Account Manager , Hendrickson
worked with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have had a great working relationship with Bob for over 3 years. He has purchased embroidery and promotional products from our company. I would highly recommend Bob in any capacity. Not a bad golfer either!”
Kerry Cassuto , Owner,CEO , Advanced Embroidery
was a consultant or contractor to Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have worked with Bob on several projects for more than 10 years in this industry. He knows everyone in this industry and everyone knows him. If there was ever a person to be able to give direction of who to talk to, Bob would be the person I would go to. He has extensive sales and marketing skills as well.”
Gary Barbour , Sales & Manufacturing Manager , Rowe Truck Equipment
worked with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“Bob is a people person. Has a very good work ethic with results driven methods. Experience both in the OEM vendor supply chain and the OEM manufacture side of the Trailer business.”
Wesley Chandler , Regional Sales Manager , Heil Trailer International
reported to Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have worked with and known Bob for over twenty years. He has great people skills and is a natural leader. Bob would be an asset in any commercial organization.”
Rick Quinn , Vice President and GM , Steel Warehouse,Inc
was with another company when working with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“Bob has a wealth of knowledge of our industry, the people in it, and is extremely effective in opening new doors and market possibilities.”
Noah Greenfield , Mgr Inside Sales/Cust. Service , Watson & chalin
worked directly with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg
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“I have worked with Bob for many years, including time as colleagues at Hayes Lemmerz, and most recently as competitors. I have always found Bob to be creative, innovative, hard working, responsible and extremely personable both as a colleague and as a competitor.”
Jim Downey , Regional Manager, Hutchens Industries
was with another company when working with Bob at Watson & Chalin Mfg