Chicago Expert Importers Names New Director of Sales
Jim Clark is appointed to the role at CEI, which supplies chassis castings and engine mountings for the school bus industry.
Thomas McMahon・Executive Editor
June 15, 2018
1 min to read
Jim Clark is now director of sales for CEI, which supplies chassis castings and engine mountings for the school bus industry.
Jim Clark has been named director of sales for casting and fabrication provider Chicago Expert Importers (CEI).
In the school bus industry, the Batavia, Illinois-based company primarily supplies chassis castings and engine mountings while also offering fuel filler necks and plastic roof vents.
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Clark previously served as sales engineer for CEI for 13 years. He came to the company with previous experience in the automotive sector.
In his new position, Clark oversees and facilitates all sales operations and provides guidance and strategy for future growth.
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