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Spider Adds LA, NC District Sales Reps

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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Global access equipment provider Spider, a division of SafeWorks, has hired new district sales representatives for its operations centers in Charlotte, NC, and New Orleans.

Jason Buchanan will head the New Orleans operation, and Scott Quinters will helm the Charlotte office.

Jason Buchanan: LA & MS

Buchanan will be responsible for solving suspended access and safety challenges of contractors and facility owners throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

Buchanan joins Spider from Brand Energy Solutions, where he held sales and management roles over a 23-year career. As Sales & Account Manager, he focused on sales strategies for the power industry throughout the Gulf Coast.

Jason Buchanan has vast industry experience on the Gulf Coast.

In addition, Buchanan has logged more than 500 hours of coursework in scaffolding, safety and sales.

“With his industry experience and familiarity with the Gulf Coast market, Jason is a welcomed addition to our strong New Orleans team,” said John Sotiroff, Vice President, Sales & Distribution.

“Spider has been putting contractors to work safely and productively for 65 years. We continue to invest in talented, dedicated experts like Jason to deliver the quality our customers have come to expect from their market leader.”

Scott Quinters: NC & SC

Quinters will be working on suspended access and safety solutions for contractors and facility owners in the Carolinas.

Quinters has more than 25 years of experience in the powered access equipment rental and labor service industry, having held sales and management positions at Safway Services, United Rentals Inc., Anderson Industrial Services, and Ahern Equipment Rental.

Scott Quinters is an authorized Scaffold SAIA Course trainer.

Most recently, he served as manager of Direct Scaffold Services’ Nashville branch.

Quinters has also completed the Scaffold & Access Industry Association’s Competent Person course and is an authorized Scaffold SAIA Course trainer.

“Scott’s experience, passion and track record of success is exactly the talent Spider provides its customers,” said Sotiroff.

“Whether new to Spider or longtime partners, customers in the Carolinas will quickly benefit from his extensive knowledge of powered access and safety to get the work done more productively.”

About Spider

Established in 1947, Spider, a division of SafeWorks, is the largest manufacturer and distributor of access and safety equipment and services in North America.