ProAir Hires New Sales Directors for School Bus, Commercial Segments
John Ley Jr. and Pamela Kulhanek bring wealth of experience to their roles at the company that builds air conditioning systems for bus transportation and specialty vehicle markets.


John Ley Jr.
Photo courtesy ProAir LLC

Pamela Kulhanek
Photo courtesy ProAir LLC
ProAir LLC, manufacturer of mobile air conditioning, heating, and air filtration systems, has announced two key hires in recent days.
John A. Ley Jr. joined the company as director of sales for ProAir’s school bus division, while Pamela Kulhanek was hired as sales director for the company’s commercial division.
Ley spent most of his career in the school bus industry at the dealership and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) level.
“With his extensive industry knowledge and reputable sales background, ProAir is very fortunate to have someone with the track record of success such as John joining our team to lead our school bus segment,” said Matt Scheuler, president and CEO of ProAir.
Kulhanek previously worked for key suppliers and vehicle OEMs in the commercial transportation industry. Most recently, she spent several years in the automotive sector working for General Motors as a fleet account executive for the government division.
“We’re excited to have Pamela join ProAir bringing with her experience at both tier 1 and tier 2 automotive and specialty vehicle manufacturers,” Scheuler said. “Her extensive industry knowledge and customer relationships across the United States is an excellent fit for ProAir’s commercial segment.”
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