Elkhart Brass announces new Midwest sales manager

Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Thomas (Tom) Negley has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager for our Midwest Region, which includes the states of: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Tom comes to us with over 31 years experience in the fire service. He is a past chief of the Ralston (NE) Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and has held other offices, including fire marshal and rescue captain with the department. Tom has also served in several capacities, most notably in the office of vice-president with the Nebraska chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators.

In his most recent professional position, Tom served as a vice president and a manager of FireGuard, Inc. Prior to his work with FireGuard’s Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Sales unit, Tom spent 20 years in the insurance industry with State Farm Insurance. Tom also holds a BS in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.

We strongly believe Tom’s customer service focus, his experience in the industry, and proven drive to excel will benefit future growth and development of this Midwest Territory. Elkhart Brass is proud Tom has chosen to join our team as we continue to grow to better serve our customers.


Contact Information:
Tom Negley
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Elkhart Office (800) 346-0250 Ext. 427
Cell (402) 490-7296
tnegley@elkhartbrass.com
elkhartbrass.com

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