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Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Future Growth

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is excited to announce a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen its strategic direction and position the company for continued success.

Effective immediately, Tony Matijevich will transition from President to CEO. In his new role, Tony will lead the company with a focus on vision, strategic planning, and driving long-term success.

  • J.R. Sauder has been appointed as President, where he will focus on strategy, operational excellence, and leadership across the organization.
  • T.J. Matijevich has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he will be responsible for leading the company’s revenue strategy and driving sales growth.
  • Mark Matijevich will assume the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), overseeing day-to-day operations, process improvement, and management of our locations.

Model 1 has been on an impressive trajectory in the last three years, and these leadership changes reflect that unprecedented growth. The team’s unwavering commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness has poised Model 1 to propel to even greater heights.

For more information, visit our website at www.model1.com or email marketing@Model1.com.

About Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer – with a drive for continual improvement and innovation in both traditional-fuel and alternative-fuel vehicles. Established in 1980 in California as Creative Transportation Systems and later known as Creative Bus Sales, Model 1 is the blueprint for creative commercial vehicle and bus solutions. Today, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, operates 23 dealer locations throughout the U.S. and employs more than 550 professionals. Model 1 represents more than 20 top commercial vehicles (bus, van, EV, and other alternative fuel) manufacturers across the country. For more information on Model 1, its products, service, parts, and solutions, visit model1.com.

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

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Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
CEO: Tony Matijevich
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI

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