Emergency Vehicles - Inventory, Parts, Service

General Manager

Jon has years of management experience in sales and marketing of class 8 and emergency response vehicles, getting his start in 1995. Over the course of his career he has held various senior leadership roles in the industry and has represented a large selection of products, including Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Ford and Spartan. In addition to his extensive work experience Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Music from Principia College in Elsah, IL.

Emergency Vehicle Sales Representative - GA

Jeff started his career as both a firefighter and heavy truck mechanic in 1978. He has over 36 years of fire service, both paid and volunteer, in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Jeff also attended fire academies in both of those states, achieving Fire Fighter 3, Fire Officer 2 and Fire Inspector 1, along with various other certifications. He ended his career as the Fire Chief of Hanover Township Fire Department in 2014 to relocate to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and become regional manager for a major fire apparatus manufacturer.
Over the last 25 years, Jeff has worked in the fire apparatus industry in various leadership roles. He continues to assist firefighters with their apparatus needs here at Peach State Truck Centers. Emergency vehicles have always been a passion for Jeff whether working on them as a mechanic or while riding in them responding to an emergency services call.

Emergency Vehicle Sales Representative - SC

Chief Ron began his career over four decades ago when he joined the Pinecroft-Sedgefield FD in his hometown of Jamestown, NC. He then served as a tailboard firefighter with the Rural-Metro Fire Department of East Tennessee for several years before returning to North Carolina. He served the Idlewild VFD for nearly 30 years, holding every rank from firefighter to Chief. Chief Ron has numerous certifications, including the UNC-C Fire & Rescue Management Institute and the NC Fire Chief’s Executive Development Program. He serves on numerous committees and organizational boards, including his County Association, fire museum, and fire and life safety bowl, and sits on NFPA 1720. He currently leads the Red Ribbon courses for the VCOS section of the IAFC. Ron joined Peach State Truck Centers in 2019 and serves the South Carolina market for Peach State Emergency Vehicles.

Emergency Vehicle Sales Representative - AL

Troy started his career as both a firefighter and fire truck mechanic in 2003. He has over 18 years of fire service, both paid and volunteer, from Michigan, Wisconsin, and South Carolina. Troy also has 18 years of various fire apparatus maintenance backgrounds from working for a major apparatus manufacturer to working at Fire apparatus dealerships. He obtained his Pierce Master Technician certification along with Certifications in Oshkosh Airport Products maintenance and Delivery and Bronto Skylift Maintenance Technician. Troy has also attended classes and received Various EVT certificates, and he plans on continuing his education with EVT.

Troy ended his fire fighting career in 2021 when he and his wife and two year-old son relocated to Alabama to work for Peach State Truck Centers.

Emergency Vehicle Sales Representative - FL

Glenn Poole is a retired Battalion Chief from Bradenton, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science and Business Administration, and he has served in fire service for over 20 years and in fire security for 15.

His distinguished firefighting career includes Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Operation Firestorm in 1998, and serving as Firefighter of the Year twice. Glenn was also named a member of the Florida State Distinguished Service in 1999.

Glenn has served as an instructor at both the state and national level. He has taught courses including Firefighting Tactics/Strategy FFP 2420; Firefighting Tactics II; Company Officer Leadership; Incident Command I-220 (NIIMS); and Fire Officer 1.

Apparatus Sales Representative