Belron US, Columbus, Ohio, promoted three: Dino Lanno, Pete Pearson and Mark Placenti, according to a company release Aug. 18.
Lanno and Pearson both joined the company in 1989; Placenti in 2005.Lanno, a graduate of the University of Michigan with a master's from Ohio University, is currently a member of several industry leading vehicle glass organizations and is active in developing vehicle glass standards for the industry. He continues to be the key face of Safelite to its strategic suppliers, building relationships for more than 19 years.Pearson, a graduate of the University of Utah, joined Safelite as a result of the company’s acquisition of AFG Glass where he served as a regional manager. Prior to that, he was with A-1 Quality Glass as general manager. He has 24 years in the vehicle glass industry, 15 as part of the Safelite Solutions strategic, fleet and commercial account sales teams and five with an independent glass company.Placenti, a graduate of the Ohio State University, spent time before joining Safelite in both corporate and advertising agency environments. As a key member of the Circle K management team which led the company out of bankruptcy, he developed a marketing/advertising program that netted an incremental $15 million gross profit dollars over a three year period. His advertising agency client experience includes Domino’s Pizza, Scotts Professional Products, International Paper, Checker, Schuck’s & Kragen Auto Parts, Worthington Industries and many others.
In other Belron news,the company recognized 60 employees with its top annual award, the Wall of Fame.The Wall of Fame award recognizes less than 1 percent of the company's more than 9,000 employees nationwide. Employees selected for the honor are nominated by their supervisor and are selected by a nomination review committee based on their contribution to company goals, individual accomplishments and commitment to the Belron US values.The Wall of Fame has been a part of Safelite's recognition program for more than 15 years and has honored nearly 1,000 employees with a specialized plaque, a monetary award and a framed portrait of the employee that is featured on the Wall of Fame recognition wall, which is housed in the company’s headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.This year’s recipients follow:Daniel Allen, a mobile pro in Brooksville, Fla.
Troy Barnes, a PC support technician in Columbus, OhioSalvador Becerra, a mobile pro in Glendora, Calif.Gabriel Benitez, a technician in TucsonChristopher Bennett, a technician in East Hartford, Conn.Randy Bleier, a master technician in Schofield, Wis.Tom Burgett, a manager for PC support, in Columbus, OhioChristopher Cole, a client advocate in Columbus, OhioZeke Dexter, a warehouse lead in Boise, IdahoKemp Edwards, a distribution center manager in Enfield, N.C.Sandra Ewers, a customer service representative in Columbus, OhioBrandon Gaunce, a mobile pro in HoustonDeb Gordon, a help desk analyst in Columbus, OhioLarry Hare Jr., a technician in Harrisburg, Penn.Cindy Hopper, market manager in Lubbock, TexasLynn Johnson, an administrative assistant in Columbus, OhioKevin Keegan, a technician in Sarasota, Fla.Nina Kerns, a lead network invoicing and service center lead in Columbus, OhioDave Leach, a division manager in DenverRichard McKeith, a technician in Largo, Fla.Elizabeth Mendoza, a warehouse supervisor in Phoenix,Josh Merryman, a warehouse associate in Sewickley, Penn.Gail Noble, a customer service representative in Auburn, Wash.Kim Noble, a customer satisfaction lead in Columbus, OhioJustin Parsons, a warehouse supervisor in TulsaRay Petteway, a warehouse lead in Jacksonville, Fla.Bernice Pittman, a lamination worker in Enfield, N.C.Mark Placenti, vice president of marketing in Columbus, OhioTanya Pollard, a customer satisfaction representative in Columbus, OhioJames Powell, a vinyl worker in Enfield, N.C.Rich Radel, a repair technician in Sioux Falls, S.D.Saul Rainey, a mobile pro in Tooele, UtahLorna Ramey, a service lead in Washington, D.C.Brandon Rene, a technician in Salt Lake CitySteve Richey, a mobile pro in Newark, OhioMiguel Salas, a technician in Jacksonville, Fla.Antonio Sanchez, a warehouse driver in DenverKay Sanders, a tax accountant in Columbus, OhioDavid Savoy, a warehouse manager in Colorado Springs, Colo.Sandra Shelton, a warehouse associate in Miami, Fla.Chaz Shields, a warehouse lead in MinneapolisDan Spriet, a general manager in TucsonGene Sullivan, a group warehouse manager in Colorado Springs, Colo.Kevin Sweatman, a mobile pro in Lakewood, N.Y.Jete Syriphokha, a warehouse/rack crew member in Worthington, OhioBrandon Taylor, a job coach in Columbus, OhioJuan Toro, a technician in Tampa, Fla.Karen Torres, a services manager in DenverFikret Trbakovic, a warehouse associate in Jacksonville, Fla.Daniel Ulibarri, a technician in Corpus Christi, TexasGreg Valentine, a field communication desk specialist in Columbus, OhioFulgencio Velazquez, a technician in HoustonTravis Wanninger, a warehouse lead in DenverLana Whittridge, a customer service representative in Columbus, OhioAmy Wilcox, a financial analyst II in Columbus, OhioJulius Williams, a repair specialist in Alexandria, Va.Brad Wilmoth, a mobile pro in South Bend, Ind.Alfred Wilson, a repair specialist in AtlantaDouglas Wynn, a mobile pro tech in Casa Grande, Ariz.Chris Young, a technician in Salt Lake City.Share this article:
