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Jon has years of management experience in sales and marketing of class 8 and emergency response vehicles, getting his start in 1995. Over the course of his career he has held various senior leadership roles in the industry and has represented a large selection of products, including Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Ford and Spartan. In addition to his extensive work experience Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Music from Principia College in Elsah, IL.

Jeff Cook was named Peach State’s Director of New Truck Sales in 2014, but has been with the company since 2012. Since joining Peach State Jeff has served as a Fleet Sales Representative and General Manager of Thomas Bus Division, along with his new position.

Before Peach State Jeff worked for American LaFrance as the Vice President of their Commercial Truck Division. And prior to that Jeff served as Regional Sales Manager for Heil Environmental Industries. Jeff’s ample sales experience throughout his career has made him an important asset for Peach State, as well as a great leader for his employees.

Jeff holds a BBA in Marketing from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.

Jeff started his career as both a firefighter and heavy truck mechanic in 1978. He has over 36 years of fire service, both paid and volunteer, in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Jeff also attended fire academies in both of those states, achieving Fire Fighter 3, Fire Officer 2 and Fire Inspector 1, along with various other certifications. He ended his career as the Fire Chief of Hanover Township Fire Department in 2014 to relocate to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and become regional manager for a major fire apparatus manufacturer.
Over the last 25 years, Jeff has worked in the fire apparatus industry in various leadership roles. He continues to assist firefighters with their apparatus needs here at Peach State Truck Centers. Emergency vehicles have always been a passion for Jeff whether working on them as a mechanic or while riding in them responding to an emergency services call.

Chief Ron began his career over four decades ago when he joined the Pinecroft-Sedgefield FD in his hometown of Jamestown, NC. He then served as a tailboard firefighter with the Rural-Metro Fire Department of East Tennessee for several years before returning to North Carolina. He served the Idlewild VFD for nearly 30 years, holding every rank from firefighter to Chief. Chief Ron has numerous certifications, including the UNC-C Fire & Rescue Management Institute and the NC Fire Chief’s Executive Development Program. He serves on numerous committees and organizational boards, including his County Association, fire museum, and fire and life safety bowl, and sits on NFPA 1720. He currently leads the Red Ribbon courses for the VCOS section of the IAFC. Ron joined Peach State Truck Centers in 2019 and serves the South Carolina market for Peach State Emergency Vehicles.