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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Pierce Names President of AK Specialty Vehicles

Pierce Manufacturing appointed Mike Conger as president of AK Specialty Vehicles and vice president Operations and Lean for the Fire and Rescue Group. AK Specialty Vehicles was acquired by parent company Oshkosh Truck
Corporation in August 2006 and is a leader in mobile medical, homeland security command and communications vehicles.

In his role, Conger will assume overall responsibility for AK Specialty Vehicles and continue his role in the operations and lean efforts for the Fire and Rescue Group. Conger has more than 22 years experience with Oshkosh Truck Corporation and previously served as general manager for Kewaunee Fabrications. He also held roles in production management, quality management, worldwide customer service, enterprise improvement and cost reduction.

Conger holds an M.S. in organizational leadership and quality, and a B.A in business and operations management from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wis. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and is a certified professional in lean manufacturing management, project management, quality and weld inspecting.

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