James L. Packard, CEO and President, REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION, announced that Bud Pritchard has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing for LEESON Electric Motor Division, Grafton, WI. Mr. Pritchard is responsible for directing a network of industrial distributors and sales representatives and marketing the company’s extensive line of AC and DC industrial motors, drives and gear systems.

Pritchard comes to LEESON after an extensive career in sales and marketing with Integra/Ross Willoughby and Industrial and Textile Supply. Pritchard is a past President of the Industrial Distribution Association (IDA), the largest distributor organization in North America with over 800 members.

"Bud’s wide array of experience with OEM’s and distributors is a great asset," CEO James L. Packard commented. "His knowledge of industrial distribution, the needs of manufacturers, plus additional experience in sales management and enhancing long term relationships with market representatives gives him a terrific background for the LEESON Sales Team."

Pritchard, along with his wife Linda and their two children will be relocating to the Grafton, WI area in the near future.

(February 2002)