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July 27, 2023

Rotary Corporation has appointed Leo Allen territory manager for Michigan and northwest Ohio, according to an announcement by Chief Sales Officer Mark Smith.

Leo Allen was previously a territory sales representative at Larson Manufacturing for nearly 20 years. He alsohas served in various project and service management roles during his career in sales. In his new position with Rotary, Allen will be responsible for business development including sales and support for outdoor power equipment dealers in his territory.

"Leo has a wide range of experience and we are excited to have him on our team,” commented Smith. “His expertise in customer service and sales management will help us build powerful relationships with existing dealers and new Rotary customers in the area. Our goal is to ensure long term success for our independent dealers.”

Recognized as the world’s leading supplier of outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories, Rotary serves customers in all 50 states and 75 countries around the globe. The family-owned business operates seven U.S. distribution centers plus alternate shipping points strategically located throughout the U.S.A.

A filter plant and state-of-the-art blade manufacturing facility are located at its world headquarters in Georgia. The company also manufactures trimmer line at facilities in Arizona and Georgia. Approximately 80% of Rotary’s complete line of parts is manufactured in the U.S.A.

March 29, 2023

Rotary Corporation has appointed two new territory managers as it expands the sales division to meet the needs of a growing dealer network, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer.

John Jordan, who has experience in landscape and outdoor power equipment sales, will serve as Rotary’s territory manager for western Tennessee and western Kentucky. He will be responsible for sales and support as well as dealer recruitment.

In addition, Mark Knight, with over 20 years of sales experience including multi-line brands of outdoor power equipment, will oversee business recruitment and sales support for Rotary’s dealer network in central Florida.

"Both John and Mark bring valuable experience to our sales team,” commented Smith. “They recognize the opportunities and challenges facing independent dealers, and I feel confident both will build powerful partnerships with our customers to ensure their long-term success.”

(L-R) Rotary’s new territory sales managers are John Jordan and Mark Knight.