Empowering
Excellence
Our Collaborative and Growth-Driven,
Leadership Team
Chris Friedel
Vice President/
General Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Chris Friedel, Vice President/General Manager
Chris joined the TowHaul team in 2005 as International Sales Manager for Australasia, Africa, and Canada. He brought with him five years of sales experience in addition to two years in banking where he gained practical experience to complement his degree in finance. In his 10 years as International Sales Manager, Chris successfully opened several new markets, selling the first TowHaul Lowboys in South Africa, Morocco, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2015, Chris was promoted to Vice President and traded his aisle seat on an airplane for a desk chair. He has thoroughly enjoyed learning the operations side of TowHaul and assisting in the development of the next generation of TowHaul talent. When not in the office, you can usually find Chris on the golf course or agonizing over the fate of his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.
Carlos B. Sánchez
Global Sales Manager
USA, Central America,
South America, Eurasia
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Carlos B. Sánchez, Global Sales ManagerUSA, Central America, South America, Eurasia
With over 8 years of experience in global sales, Carlos has excelled in providing exceptional service to our customers through listening to the unique needs of each mine site. Bilingual in Spanish and English, he spent 6 years developing TowHaul’s South American market through strategic dealer relationships before becoming the Global Sales Manager. Today, Carlos leads the sales department, working closely with customers and dealers to deliver tailored solutions and expand our market presence.
Kyle Griffith
Engineering Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Kyle Griffith, Engineering Manager
Kyle Griffith has over 17 years of engineering experience in the mining equipment industry with TowHaul. He has worked closely with customers and the sales team to develop optimal solutions for mine sites worldwide. His time has included extensive travel to assess site conditions and equipment needs which has honed his expertise in the field. Currently, he leads a diverse team of engineers dedicated to implementing continuous improvements and leveraging technology for future advancements.
Mike Gehrke
Materials Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Mike Gehrke, Materials Manager
Mike is new to the TowHaul team and a much-welcome addition. He spent his first six months in our systems department handling parts sales. While there he gained valuable insights into the department he now manages. Mike is a welcome addition and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Joe Polus
Production Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Joe Polus, Production Manager
Joe started his career at TowHaul in 2010 as a Welder/Fabricator and progressed to Shop Foreman, before assuming the role of Production Manager in 2018. Today Joe is proud to lead a team of 30+ employees at TowHaul manufacturing the finest heavy-duty Goosenecks and Lowboys for the global surface mining industry. Joe has a degree in Technology Education with a Manufacturing Emphasis from Montana State University.
Kristine Beardsley
Parts Sales Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Kristine Beardsley, Parts Sales Manager
I began my journey with this remarkable company in 2008, marking 16 years of dedication and growth. Starting in an entry-level position, I seized the opportunity to get my foot in the door. Over the years, I’ve held various roles, steadily advancing into management. My passion for this company and its mission has been a driving force throughout my career.
Haakon Zaeske
Service Manager
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE
Haakon Zaeske, Service Manager
Haakon leads TowHaul’s service department, ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction. Before this role, he spent 12 years as a Service/Asset Delivery Engineer, managing over 100 haul truck conversions and lowboy projects globally. He started his career as a maintenance planner at a coal mining operation in Texas. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Haakon earned a mechanical engineering degree from MSU. Outside of work, he enjoys Montana’s great outdoors with his wife and two children, including camping, hiking, skiing, and summer days on Flathead Lake.
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FOCUSED
Our Global Sales Force
Dianna Kegel
Sales Coordinator
NAVIGATING BORDERS, SEALING DEALS
Dianna Kegel, Sales Coordinator
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