STIHL PROMOTES ROGER PHELPS TO PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
 Date:February 2004
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY
Release No. 00-0044
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Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
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STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - STIHL Incorporated, the Virginia Beach manufacturer of chain
saws and outdoor power equipment, has announced the promotion of Roger
Phelps from sales promotion specialist to promotional communications
manager. In his new position, Phelps will oversee all event marketing,
corporate partnerships, public relations programs and collateral development
for the company.
Phelps, who has served as STIHL's sales promotion specialist for two years,
will continue to create and manage STIHL's national sales promotions and
sports marketing programs and relationships including the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series, Cabela's National Walleye Tournament, ESPN's Great
Outdoor Games, as well as the STIHL Outfitters(tm) merchandising program.
Phelps has more than 15 years of project management experience working
within the special events area. Prior to his association with STIHL, he was
formerly the coordinator for the Virginia International Tattoo, the
assistant managing director for OpSail 2000® Virginia and the operations
manager for the Norfolk Department of Civic Facilities.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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