High Energy Sales Professional with a strong technical acumen and engineering background. Very proud to have developed intricate knowledge of on and off highway commercial vehicles, construction, mining, agriculture and locomotive applications as a result of hands on work in some 86 countries throughout my career. Have strong presentation skills and customer following due to always placing integrity first.

The trucking industry is constantly bombarded with electrical challenges, both individually and industry-wide. From driver education, technicians maximizing energy resources, to government regulations, Purkeys recognizes the increasing and changing electrical demands placed on fleets and equipment. We continuously engineer solutions to maximize efficiency, prevent waste, and safeguard investments.When it comes to commercial trucking, every problem is complicated and costly. Purkeys partners with clients to identify electrical issues before they become problems. First, we listen to our clients to identify problems. Then, through our testing, analytics, consultation, and custom innovations, we keep equipment performing better and longer while ensuring positive operational flow.Purkeys not only identifies electrical problems, we innovated the solutions, educate and train staff, and prevent many negative situations. Our open, honest, knowledge-sharing communication with clients has been and will continue to be the foundation to our support and innovations. Combining our experience in the private sector and our long-term involvement with trade organizations such as ASE, TMC, and APRA, fleets and manufacturers depend on Purkeys as the proven, credible, and available resource for electrical consultation and solutions.Bring us the problem – we’ll deliver the solution.

Managed Fleet Sales staff while fulfilling lead O.E.M Sales Engineering role. Developed and Executed strategic tactical plan resulting in the largest fleet pull through- new sales growth obtainment in the companies history.Instrumental in supporting and the attainment of new option positions at Major O.E.M's with new products.

Specializes in charge/start system solutions, high power relays ,vehicle isolation and battery disconnectors, alternators and cranking motors. Owns-Designs- and Distributes its independent products under the brand of AST (Automotive Switch Technologies). Regional Partner of Kissling Elektotecnik and Liquip International.

Managed Fleet Sales and Application Engineering staff.Managed all Technical Services functions including publications, part cross references and service parts listings.Managed, developed content and performed product training to all sales staff and external customers.Managed and developed all field data acquisition requirements and product testing.Acted as lead O.E.M Sales Engineer for new products and product resolution.

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