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SHAKOPEE, Minn. — May 30, 2024 — Leading control and automation manufacturer RTI today announced the appointments of Mattie Lillard and Lee Chavez as inside sales representatives for the East and Central/West regions, respectively. Lillard and Chavez will play instrumental roles in furthering RTI’s commitment to supporting new and existing RTI dealers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mattie and Lee to the RTI family,” said Bill Hensley, RTI Head of Global Marketing. “Their combined expertise and dedication to customer service will undoubtedly bolster our inside sales efforts and drive growth in their respective regions.”

Already established at RTI, Mattie Lillard brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served in various sales capacities, including as an Account Manager at Snap One and a Territory Sales Manager at Copeland. Coordinating with Eastern Regional Sales Director Angel Madrid, Lillard has already made a substantial positive impact for integrators in the region. “I am excited to be on the RTI team and to help our valued customers grow their business with RTI solutions,” said Lillard. “With so many new products launching this year, there has never been a better time to make RTI your control solution.”

Lee Chavez joins RTI with over two decades of experience as a successful operations and sales leader. His background includes roles such as Inside Sales Specialist at Core & Main and Acquisition, Sales, and Lease Specialist at Auto Nation Honda. With responsibilities for the Central and West regions, Chavez will work closely with Evan Rapp, Western Regional Sales Manager. “I am honored to join the RTI sales team,” said Chavez. “With the combined RTI and Blustream lines, we have a fantastic catalog of solutions and I look forward to sharing these with dealers throughout the Central and West regions.”

With these strategic appointments, RTI reaffirms its commitment to providing unparalleled support and service to its customers, while continuing to innovate and expand its market presence.

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