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PVA Appoints Aaron Fensterer as Regional Sales Manager for the Mountain Territory
September 7, 2023 | PVAEstimated reading time: 1 minute

PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Fensterer as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Mountain Territory.
Fensterer's journey at PVA has been marked by dedication and a commitment to excellence. He initially joined the company as a Systems Programmer, showcasing his technical prowess. His exceptional skills and dedication soon led to a promotion as a Manufacturing Project Manager. Fensterer's background in Computer Science, backed by his degree from the University at Albany, SUNY, brings a unique blend of technical expertise and production experience to his new role.
In this new capacity, Fensterer will be a valuable asset to PVA's customers in the Mountain Territory, delivering exceptional service and support. While he will initially be based at PVA Headquarters, he plans to relocate to the Mountain Territory to better serve his customers in person.
As part of this organizational change, PVA has recently restructured its sales territories to enhance customer support and engagement. The Western Territory now encompasses California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and British Columbia, managed by Shashank Prakash. The newly created Mountain Territory lead by Mr. Fensterer encompasses Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Fensterer's appointment reinforces PVA's commitment to providing outstanding service and expertise to its customers across the United States and Canada. PVA looks forward to the positive impact Aaron will undoubtedly bring to the Mountain Territory.
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