ABC Companies, the market-leading transport solutions provider has named Thom Peebles as the new vice president of marketing. Ashley Cornell, who has served as marketing lead for the past three years, will transition to a new role as vice president of strategic accounts where she will focus on supporting existing accounts and developing new employee-shuttle programs throughout the fast-growing Northern California market region.
Peebles joins the company from JCB, a UK-based global leader in the manufacture of construction and agricultural heavy equipment where he served as vice president of marketing, North America. For more than 20 years, Peebles has served in various marketing leadership roles including Director of Brand Management for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., and director of business development, as well as brand marketing director at Michelin North America.
Peebles will oversee all aspects of ABC Companies’ brand marketing, digital, and media communications to deliver a best-in-class experience to customers across all of ABC’s North American locations and online. He brings expertise in data-driven marketing, loyalty strategy, digital advertising and branded customer experience.
“As we continue to position our business for success, we are confident that Thom is the right leader to support our mission and brand,” said Roman Cornell, ABC chief commercial officer. “He is a highly experienced executive with a proven track record, who brings a fresh perspective and invaluable insight to our team.”
“I look forward to working with the entire ABC team and our valued customers utilizing my experience to better meet evolving customer needs, and continue to build on our brand as a recognized innovator and leader market-wide” stated Peebles.
Peebles is a graduate of Texas A&M University and served as an officer in the United States Army. He is the proud father of two sons and is relocating with his wife to Florida in his new role.
