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  • Gary Hunter

    Gary Hunter

    President

    I founded Leader in 1975 and have served as President and CEO from the beginning. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Industrial Studies with a concentration in Automotive Engineering from California State University at Los Angeles. My first…

  • Sandy Stipe

    Sandy Stipe

    Director Of Sales

    I began with Leader over 25 years ago doing payroll at home when Leader only had about 35 employees. Since then I have…

  • Alan Try

    Alan Try

    Sales

    I joined the Leader Industries team in July, 2010 as the Factory Representative for Southern California - Los Angeles…

  • Steve De La Montanya

    Steve De La Montanya

    Sales

    I have been with Leader Industries for over 15 years and am the Factory Representative for the Southern-Northern California…

  • Doug McEachern

    Doug McEachern

    Parts Sales

    As I’m told, once you get into the ambulance business you never get out...

    Way back around 1977 it was…

  • Christine Diaz

    Christine Diaz

    Parts/Service

    I am the responsive voice who usually answers the phone and helps you with parts orders when Doug is with another customer…

  • Pat Tancharoen

    Pat Tancharoen

    Electrical Engineer

    I have been with Leader for over 20 years and serve as the chief Electrical Engineer. It is my duty to design and implement…

  • Jose Serna

    Jose Serna

    Service Technician

    I have been with Leader for over 13 years and have an extensive background in mechanics. I am responsible for numerous…

  • Alex Ortega

    Alex Ortega

    Work Order Entry

    I have been with Leader for over 30 years. I began in the installation department and moved up through the ranks to Quality…

  • Dave Bakey

    Dave Bakey

    Order Entry

    My name is David Bakey. I've been employed with Leader Industries for 34 years. I started in 1975 when I was 15 years…

  • Mona Diaz

    Mona Diaz

    D.M.V. Admin

    I have been with Leader Industries for over 4 years. My duties include all of the customers’ D.M.V. paperwork.…

  • Patty Thomas

    Patty Thomas

    AR/AP

    I am the friendly voice who helps you when you call for the business office. I have worked for Leader Industries for…

  • Kevin Bower

    Kevin Bower

    Project Manager




     

  • Domingo Medina

    Domingo Medina

    Purchasing/Inventory

    I have been with Leader for over 17 years and have worked in various areas in the plant. I am in Purchasing and Inventory…