CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul Company of Northwest Chicago Suburbs today announced the promotion of Heather Walsh to president. Walsh brings more than five years of U-Haul experience to her new position, where she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and storage rentals.
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"Meticulous, customer orientated and program driven are a few characteristics of Heather. Over the years, she has shown us that when you give exceptional customer service, you are rewarded with return business," exclaimed Area District Vice President (ADVP) Steve Hansen. "While she was a general manager (GM), Heather definitely was known as Ms. U-Haul of Loves Park and now she will take her team to a whole new level."
Walsh began her U-Haul career in June 2003 as a customer service representative (CSR) for the Loves Park U-Haul Center. In October 2005, Walsh was promoted to assistant general manager and shortly thereafter, in September 2006, was promoted to GM, the position she held until being named marketing company president (MCP). Walsh has proven leadership skills which will drive her team to success. Today, MCP Walsh will oversee U-Haul operations for the Northwest Chicago Suburbs
While in charge of U-Haul operations for Northwest Chicago Suburbs, Walsh plans on continuing to enforce U-Haul policy and procedure to enable her team to better serve U-Haul customers. In assuming her role as president, Walsh is most excited about the opportunity to help others by bringing a new way of thinking to the table. She hopes to generate excitement and drive her team to the next level of service and excellence.
"The greatest strength in my marketing company is the diversity and knowledge my team brings to the table," Walsh stated. "I am looking forward to challenging them to 'think outside the box' and view situations with a new perspective."
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the best choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,800 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 101,000 trucks, 76,000 trailers and 34,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 395,000 rooms and approximately 35 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,090 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. As one of the nation's largest retailers of propane, U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues.
U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving-box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material, and packing peanuts that are 100 percent biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at http://www.uhaul.com/sustainability.
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