RIPON, Wis. — Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted William Bittner to vice president of Customer One, the company’s global initiative focused on customer service and satisfaction, and selected Dan Bowe to replace Bittner as national sales manager of Speed Queen’s commercial division.
“Bill has been a valuable asset to this organization for many years and his experience with sales and customer relations made him an ideal candidate for this role,” says Mike Schoeb, president and CEO of Alliance Laundry Systems. “I am confident that Bill will be a positive driving force leading Customer One on a global scale.”
Customer One is the cornerstone of Alliance’s customer service strategy, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a customer-focused culture by
Bittner has been with the company for more than 13 years, holding various senior positions. He was instrumental in reclaiming Speed Queen’s position as the premium brand in the vended laundry space, Alliance says.
“I look forward to leading one of Alliance’s most highly regarded programs,” says Bittner. “Putting the customer first is more than a slogan; it is the way we do business.”
Since joining Alliance in 1996, he has held a variety of senior sales and marketing positions. He has particular expertise in manufacturing, distribution services and advancements in card technologies, according to Alliance.
“We welcome Dan’s broad experience and in-depth industry knowledge and look forward to having him at the helm of the Speed Queen brand,” says Jeff Brothers, senior vice president of North American sales.
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