WAKARUSA — Wakarusa-based Electric Motors Corp. has named Frank Jenkins as its new president.
According to a release from the company, Jenkins was previously employed as manager of sales promotions and partnerships at General Motors. He brings more than 25 years of sales, marketing and operations experience, the release states, as well as extensive knowledge of the light-duty and medium duty truck markets.
Jenkins will be responsible for developing the company’s operational structure, implementing manufacturing, leading product development and launch and guiding the company’s technologic development.
“The pick-up truck built America,” Jenkins said, “and the electric pick-up truck will build consumer confidence by delivering performance and significant improvements in fuel efficiency.”
“Jenkins will become the nucleus of EMC,” interim EMC CEO Ralph King said. “Jenkins’s leadership skills are above all others. He will position EMC at the forefront of electric light and medium duty truck manufacturing and marketing.”
King replaced former CEO Wil Cashen in leadership of the company early in January. He said he had been searching for candidates who can enhance the credibility and integrity of the company.
The Flash, EMC’s first prototype, will make its debut in April at the New York International Auto Show. The EMC Thunderbolt, a “rough and tumble” electric truck will follow close behind. EMC will begin manufacturing its first round of 350 electric trucks this summer.
