Mark VII names two new key direct sales leadership roles
Mark VII has announced two strategic additions to its North American leadership team. Kaleb Lingg has been appointed as director of direct sales–East and Cameron McDonnell has taken on the role of director of direct sales–West.
Both Lingg and McDonnell will report directly to Pierre Leclercq, senior vice-president of sales at Mark VII.
Kaleb Lingg: Director of direct sales–East
Kaleb Lingg joins Mark VII with a professional background focused on business leadership, team development and relationship building.
As part of Mark VII's commitment to supporting partners and customers across North America, Lingg’s direct sales territory in the East will include Ontario, Canada.
He will oversee sales initiatives, foster key customer relationships and drive regional market growth from this central Canadian hub to his home base in the eastern United States. He will oversee sales initiatives, foster key customer relationships and drive regional market growth from this central Canadian hub to his home base in the eastern United States.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio and now living in Tampa, Florida, Lingg holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business management.
As a former college athlete, Lingg brings a team-first mindset and competitive spirit to his sales leadership role.
"Kaleb’s energy, leadership and people-first approach make him an outstanding addition to our sales team," said Leclercq. "His commitment to building meaningful relationships and helping teams succeed aligns perfectly with our culture and vision for growth."
Lingg expressed his enthusiasm for the new position, stating: "I am excited for the opportunity to work with the team, build strong relationships and contribute to our continued success."
Cameron McDonnell: Director of direct sales–West
Cameron McDonnell steps into his western region role with deep operational and business development expertise, alongside a proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams.
McDonnell recently worked in the automotive equipment industry as director of operations and business development for a paint booth equipment sales and service company. In this role, he managed day-to-day operations and successfully launched new territories in Dallas, Tampa and Denver.
He previously served as director of business development, sales, distribution and marketing for North America at Sealcon, where he managed outside sales representatives and a network of 83 distributors.
McDonnell's professional experience also includes work in construction management and HVAC.
"Cameron’s proven track record of growing territories, developing teams and executing strategic business initiatives will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence in the western region," Leclercq noted. "His diverse experience and operational expertise make him a tremendous asset to our organization."
Direct sales leadership transition
These new appointments come ahead of a planned leadership transition. Matthias Thomann, vice-president of direct sales, is concluding his two-year assignment with Mark VII. At the end of August, Thomann will return to WashTec AG, Mark VII’s parent company.
During his two years with Mark VII, Thomann played a key role in advancing the company's direct sales strategy.
Uwe Scharfy, chief executive officer and president of Mark VII, shared his perspective on both the departing and incoming leaders:
"We want to thank Matthias for his leadership and contributions over the past two years," Scharfy said. "His impact on our sales team has been significant and we wish him continued success as he returns to WashTec.
“At the same time, we are excited to welcome both Kaleb and Cameron to their new roles. Their leadership, industry expertise and commitment to building strong customer relationships will help us continue delivering exceptional value to our customers while positioning the company for future growth."
