Thompson News Release -
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Published on: 4/22/2002
Last Visited: 7/13/2003
(PORT ORANGE, Fla. - April 22, 2002) - Thompson Pump & Manufacturing, Co., Inc. has named Art Gurley out-of-state "Salesman Of The Year" for the second year in a row at its 2001 sales meeting held here on February 25-27, 2002.
Gurley's accolades don't end with two-time Salesman of the Year honors.In addition to achieving 137% of quota in New Territory Records, he also had the most new accounts and was recognized for the Best Operational Skills among the out-of-state sales team.Gurley joined Thompson Pump in 1997 as a sales associate in North Carolina.He was promoted to Sales Representative for 22 counties in 2000, easily surpassing his sales goals and becoming Salesman of the Year for 2000.He is a Certified Pumpologist and a member of the Coast Guard Reserves.
"Customers and coworkers look to Art for his knowledge and dedication," said Bill Thompson, president of Thompson Pump.