DES MOINES, Iowa — Midwest Wheel Companies, one of the largest truck parts distributors in the Midwest, has announced that Larry Vickers as the recipient of its 16th annual Don Shoemaker/Scott Wilson Rep. of the Year Award.
The award was presented to Vickers by John Minor, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Midwest Wheel Companies, during a ceremony at the Des Moines Legacy Golf Club as a part of the company’s annual sales meeting.
Vickers is employed by Trans-Pro Associates of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and is a veteran of the truck parts industry with more than a decade and a half of experience. Trans-Pro has represented Grote Industries since 2002.
“The sales professionals at Midwest Wheel have overwhelmingly voted for Larry Vickers as the best of the best in 2010,” Minor said. “We thank him for his untiring efforts throughout the years and for his loyalty and friendship, which will always be remembered.”
Judging for the annual award is conducted by Midwest Wheel’s branch managers, sales professionals and product managers. The honor is awarded on the basis of meeting a number of criteria including: proven loyalty, adherence to policies, exemplary professional conduct, demonstrated product/industry knowledge, professional selling skills and the consistent display of respect and courteousness throughout their business dealings.
“I have the highest regard for the Midwest Wheel Companies and believe that they exemplify the strengths of the American truck parts industry,” Vickers said. “As a family owned business, their level of professionalism extends throughout the entire company and has kept them growing for a century.”
Vickers said that he has enjoyed representing Grote Industries and that Midwest Wheel has been receptive to the quality and performance that Grote products bring to the equation.
“This is a highly competitive industry,” Vickers said. “But as a rule, quality products, quality organizations and quality people find a way to thrive and grow even in challenging environments.”
