Wolter Inc. Expands National Presence

Wolter Inc. Expands National Presence with New Region & Strengthened Executive Leadership

Brookfield, WI – Wolter Inc. is proud to announce significant developments in our national growth strategy, including the creation of a new region and the appointment of key executive leaders. These changes, driven by our February 2024 partnership with BBH Capital Partners, mark a major expansion of our footprint across the United States.

Creation of the Southeast Region
Wolter Inc. is strategically expanding beyond our Midwest roots into the Southeast with the recent acquisition of Dedicated Material Handling Solutions in Atlanta, GA. This strategic expansion enables us to reach new customers and tap into the thriving markets from Arkansas to Florida
  • Tony Jones, former CEO of Doosan Industrial Vehicles Americas, has been named President of Wolter Southeast. Based in the Atlanta, Georgia area, Tony will spearhead growth initiatives and acquisitions throughout the Southeast, seamlessly integrating them into our existing operations.
Strengthening the Midwest Leadership
As we expand into new regions, Wolter Inc. remains committed to strengthening our core operations in the Midwest.
  • Ross Jeremiah has been promoted from Executive Vice President to President of Wolter’s Midwest region. Ross’s leadership will be essential in overseeing our Midwest operations and ensuring a seamless integration and collaboration with the newly established Southeast region.
  • Stu Pineda has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Wolter, Inc., where he will spearhead financial strategies that support our expansion and ongoing success.
Wolter Leadership Team Overview
Wolter Inc.’s expansion and success are driven by a dedicated and experienced executive team:
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  • Otto Wolter – Owner, Chairman of the Board
  • Jerry Weidmann – CEO, Board Member
  • Steve Kletzien – Board Member
  • Ross Jeremiah – President, Midwest
  • Tony Jones – President, Southeast
  • Stu Pineda – CFO
  • Martin Park – COO & Chief of Staff
  • Kristin Lelewicz – CMO
  • Julie Williams – CIO
  • Kim Wachs – CHRO
  • Jan Plenke - Assistant to Chairman of the Board

Martin Park, our Chief Operating Officer, will also serve as the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the CEO. In this role, Martin will oversee the coordination of operations across our corporate departments, including Human Resources, Finance, IT, Marketing, and the newly created regional divisions. His leadership will ensure that all facets of our expanding business are aligned with Wolter Inc.’s strategic goals.
Please join us in congratulating Ross Jeremiah, Stu Pineda, and Martin Park on their new roles, and in welcoming Tony Jones to the Wolter family as we move forward in this exciting phase of growth.

About Wolter Inc. Wolter is an integrated industrial equipment distributor and productivity solutions provider serving industrial and commercial customers across the Midwest and now reaching the Southeast. With over 670 employees, including 300 of the industry’s most highly trained technicians, we provide a comprehensive range of material handling solutions, including forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead cranes, pallet rack, automated guided vehicles, dock equipment, industrial generators and more. Our focus is to accelerate your productivity.