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Smith Joins Watkins & Shepard as NSM
May 10,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on May 11, 2011
Patrick Smith has been named national sales manager for
Watkins & Shepard Trucking, a transportation supplier for the home furnishings industry.
In his new position, Smith is responsible for managing the company's sales force, business development and will serve as the liaison between operations, pricing and sales. He will be based in the company's Helena, Mont., headquarters.
Watkins and Shepard is proud of our position as one of the leading providers of transportation to the home furnishings industry with our furniture and carpet distribution programs," said Ray Kuntz, CEO. "As the economy recovers the opportunities and demands for quality, damage free, on time deliveries will grow. Pat has the right experience to keep our sales and operations staff focused on providing the best service in the industry, which has always been our goal. We are proud to have him on board.
Smith has more than 25 years experience in the furniture and home furnishings supply chain management, including operations, sales, warehousing, inventory management, packaging design, domestic and international logistics and final mile delivery.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing the home furnishings industry with exceptional value and service, Smith said. Our broad menu of service offerings that include LTL, TL, warehousing, container devanning, and distribution of home furnishings and flooring products through our network of 19 terminals in North America positions Watkins & Shepard as the leader in the industry.
Watkins & Shepard operates more than 600 power units and 1,500 trailers in the U.S. and western Canada. The company employs more than 1,000 people.