Coleman Hanna announces personnel changes - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Coleman Hanna announces personnel changes

HOUSTON — Jean de Negri, Ted Winchester, and Wayne Smith have all been named to key positions.

HOUSTON — Jean de Negri, Ted Winchester, and Wayne Smith have all been named to key positions at Coleman Hanna, according to a company press release.

The May 24 press release stated that Negri will serve as international sales manager, Winchester will be vice president of sales and marketing, and Smith will serve as vice president of national accounts and distributor development.

Negri, who speaks five languanges, "has an extensive history working with diverse people from all over the world," the press release stated.

Winchester, who has been involved in the carwash industry for more than 40 years, is "a strong leader and will be a great fit for our sales and marketing team," according to the press release.

And Smith, who has almost 40 years of sales experience within the petroleum industry, previously worked for Hanna-Sherman. "Wayne is a very motivational and inspirational leader and avid self-starter making him an exemplary choice for VP of national accounts and distributor development," stated the press release.

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Last October, it was announced that Ed O’Hanrahan of Galloway Chemical Division acquired Jim Coleman Company/Hanna. The companies joined forces under the leadership of O’Hanrahan and Russell Coleman. The new company was named Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC.

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