Welcome the newest faces of Husqvarna

Words: Margaret FosterHusqvarna has have recently added two new representatives to our sales team.

Ryan Yonkers joined our team as a District Sales Manager for Ohio August 5, 2013. Yonkers has been in the construction industry for 15 years. He worked as a supervisor for a concrete contractor in Ohio for 11 years, five of which he was also responsible for sales and estimating. His last job was outside sales for construction supplies and light equipment. Yonkers enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting, and attending his children's sporting events.

Donnie Milz is not a new face to Husqvarna, but he is to our Surface Preparation team! On October 1, Milz accepted the position of Surface Preparation Specialist for the Southeast. He previously held the position of District Sales Manager for North Carolina.
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