Melanie Weber, Kevin Turpin

HIGH POINT, NC ? AUGUST 12, 2019 ? Mickey Truck Bodies has appointed two honored military veterans to important positions on the Mickey Team. Melanie Weber is the company?s new Director of Human Resources, and Kevin Turpin is the new Plant Manager for Mickey?s Berwick, PA manufacturing plant. Melanie reports directly to Mike Tucker, President and CEO, and Kevin reports to Matt Sink, Executive Vice President.

Most recently, Melanie was Director of Human Resources for CPP Global, which works with manufacturers to identify creative solutions for new and existing projects that meet financial or market requirements. The company operates four facilities in the U.S. and China. Melanie was based in Mocksville, NC. Before that she was Sr. Manager, Human Resources for CV Products Consolidated in Thomasville, NC. CV Products is in the industrial and commercial machinery and equipment manufacturing business specializing in the race car industry.

Melanie served in the U.S. Navy from 2001 through 2008. She is Six Sigma Certified and holds a Bachelor?s degree and Master?s degree in Human Resource Management.

?Melanie possesses a unique combination of human resources skills and customer relationship management, and is experienced in designing and implementing systems and solutions to increase quality, productivity and efficiency,? says Mike.

Prior to Mickey, Kevin was Project Engineer with Columbus, IN-based Taylor Bros. Construction, a multi-faceted general construction and construction management services company specializing in retail, educational, industrial and commercial projects. In addition to his engineering duties, he was also responsible for procurement and process improvement.

Kevin served in the United States Army in various locations from 1997 to 2018, logging 20 years of senior leadership with a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and achieving the rank Lieutenant Colonel. He also served as Battalion Commander, Brigade Planning and Operations Officer, Brigade Executive Officer and Fires & Targeting Officer. He has a comprehensive background in operational efficiency, team building, resource management and organizational development from conducting domestic and global operations.

Kevin holds a Master of Arts in Business & Organizational Security Management from Webster University in St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State University. He and his wife, Emily, and their son, Mickey (yes, Mickey), are relocating from Indianapolis. They are originally from Pennsylvania.

?We are excited to have Melanie and Kevin on the Mickey Team, and we thank them for their service to our country,? says Mike.