KING today announced the promotion of Tom DeWaard as its new vice president of sales and marketing.
DeWaard joined the KING Team last December as a regional sales manager, bringing a wide range of RV dealer and OEM experience from his previous management positions at Winnebago Industries. Tom holds a degree in marketing management from Waldorf University and will now oversee all of KING’s marketing and aftermarket sales efforts.
Marc Lubker, who had held the role in an interim capacity, will resume the position of director of aftermarket sales, working closely with KING’s RV dealer and distributor partners. John Wright will continue to lead the company’s OEM sales efforts in his role as national sales manager, OEM, from KING’s Elkhart, Ind., office.
“We are very excited to elevate an experienced industry professional of Tom’s caliber to lead our team and take KING’s market outreach to the next level,” said Craig Miller, president of KING.”
Dewaard noted that KING’s product line-up is constantly evolving to keep pace with the RV consumer’s desire to stay connected while they are on the road. “I am thrilled to be working with the KING organization, an iconic brand in the RV industry with a highly talented team,” he said. “I look forward to building on KING’s strong brand and reputation as we continue to innovate new products and solutions for the industry.”
