Ariens Announces Changes to Executive Management Structure

BRILLION — May 30 -- Ariens Co. announced changes to its executive management structure.

Jeff Hebbard was named president of Ariens Co. Wholegoods Business. Hebbard previously held the position of senior vice president sales, marketing and product development. He will be responsible for all current brands of Ariens, Gravely, EverRide and Great Dane; recent acquisitions of Parker, Treker, and Kee; and expanding the Gravely Turf business.

Bob Bradford was named senior vice president of operations. John Horn was named vice president of sales – Ariens whole goods, reporting to Hebbard. Horn previously held the position of director of sales for international, turf, government and distributor sales. Horn will be responsible for providing direction to the sales leadership team and implementing strategies to grow brands and sales channels, including the independent dealer channel.

The company also named Bill Engler director of sales-LSC, distributor, and industrial. Engler will serve as contact for national landscape and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) accounts as well as a resource for dealers who support LSC sales. Engler previously held the position of director of sales – North America.