Kevin Bangston, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., has been appointed president and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America, effective Sept. 1.

Bangston, who has over 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, started his career at Daimler Truck North America in 2001 working in corporate finance. He has had various leadership roles in Germany, Indonesia and Japan.

“I am extremely happy and proud that we can bring Kevin into the Daimler Truck Financial Services leadership team,” said Stephan Unger, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH. “With his leadership skills, his experience and deep knowledge of the transportation industry, Kevin will further develop our business and lead our transformation in North America from pure financial to a complete commercial vehicle service provider.”

“Kevin’s proven leadership track record and broad experience across both DTNA and the larger Daimler Truck organization positions him well for success in his new position” said John O’Leary, president and CEO of DTNA. “We look forward to having him as a member of our DTNA Operating Committee (OpCom) and working together to continue provide our customers and dealers the industry leading service and support they expect and deserve.”

Bangston succeeds Richard Howard, who retired July 31. 

Bangston's successor at Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., will be announced at a later date. Meanwhile, Bangston will continue his role with the two companies on an interim basis.