Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer of Class Bs and adventure vehicles, has hired Summer Trammell as its new chief of staff.
Trammell brings eight years of experience managing people and data at a high level in the vehicle manufacturing industry, her new company said.
As chief of staff, Trammell will work directly with CEO Jeffrey Hunter, as the primary coordinator and liaison for internal and external relations. She is also responsible for collaboration on communications, business development, shareholder and public relations initiatives, as well as oversight of Storyteller’s Outreach Uplift & Love (S.O.U.L.) fund for charitable and community stewardship opportunities.
“I’ve always wanted to be part of a successful startup, and it was a perfect match since Storyteller Overland is also connected to the outdoor industry,” Trammell said. “What really sold me, though, was when I came and saw the office space and met the people. I’ve never met a group of people that is so diverse in its backgrounds but works together so cohesively and so passionately towards building an awesome brand. Storyteller puts an immense effort into building a healthy and lasting culture, and I knew I wanted to be part of it.”
Trammell began her career in 2014 at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, sourcing and managing logistics service provider contracts. Thereafter, she joined the production control team and was responsible for planning the vehicle build schedule at the plant. Most recently, her role was executive assistant to the president and CEO. Her tenure at Mercedes was both data and people driven, and her goal is to take the best of both of those worlds into Storyteller Overland.
“Summer joins our senior leadership team at the perfect time with exactly the right skillset, mindset, talent and experience to help mature our organization and enhance the effectiveness of our communication across all partner companies in this next season of rapid growth,” Hunter said. “We are grateful to have her on board with us.”
