Royal Truck & Utility Sales is thrilled to announce the promotion of Abbie Sack to VP of Trailer Sales, starting on January 1, 2024. An 18-year transportation industry veteran, Abbie has been part of our sales team since 2016 and a fixture in trucking sales since 2005. Her unrivaled enthusiasm for sales and ability to engage customers and establish solid and enduring partnerships make her a perfect fit for our executive leadership team.
Existing and new customers alike will appreciate Abbie’s knowledge and fresh approach to sales that focuses on personalized service and an efficient, hassle-free experience.
Abbie is no stranger to the world of trucking. Her great-grandfather established Hulet Body Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, in 1919. After a childhood spent climbing on trucks and learning about the business, she graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Communication and Public Relations and joined the family company in 2005 as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Abbie joined Royal Truck & Utility Trailer as part of our acquisition of Hulet Body Company in 2016. She started in Inside Sales, eventually becoming Territory Manager for Eastern Michigan, where she oversaw parts, equipment sales, and service. From 2013 to 2017, she served as a board member and chairperson for NTEA’s Generation Next, which supports networking, relationship building, and skills development for new transportation industry professionals.
As the new VP of Trailer Sales, Abbie’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of our trailer sales department. Her specific responsibilities include:
Abbie will set departmental goals and provide strategic support to meet or surpass them. “My passion is sales,” she says, “and I look forward to partnering with our customers, steering our team, and delivering top-notch trailers that exceed expectations.” Her priority is to uphold our longstanding commitment to personalized attention and service in every interaction.
Abbie has high expectations for her new position. “My vision for this role is to foster strong relationships with our customers and industry partners, enhance the customer experience with our knowledgeable sales team, and grow Royal Truck & Utility Trailer’s presence as the premier resource for high-quality trailers.”
With Abbie Sack as VP of Trailer Sales, we expect to continue the growth and success of recent years. As a third-generation family business that puts people first, we recognize that our success wouldn’t be possible without our exceptional employees. Abbie plans to continue supporting employees so they set the gold standard for service in the truck and trailer industry.
Since Royal Truck & Utility Trailer was established in 1970, we’ve grown into one of the Midwest’s largest suppliers of new and used trailers for sale and a reliable provider of truck and trailer service, parts, and accessories. Our extensive new trailer inventory and advanced service facilities are only a part of our success, though.
What sets Royal Truck & Utility Trailer apart is our dedication to top-tier service and building long-lasting relationships. That’s why we chose Abbie Sack as VP of Trailer Sales. She understands how important creating strong partnerships with customers and employees is to the continued success of our company. We are excited to see her apply creative ideas to support customers as our business continues to grow.
Please join us in welcoming Abbie Sack as VP of Trailer Sales at Royal Truck & Trailer Sales. We can’t wait to see what the future holds under her capable leadership. Her industry experience, passion for sales, and commitment to the vision and values that make our company a leader among Michigan trailer dealerships mean she is sure to do great things in her new position.
To wish Abbie well, or if you have any questions about Royal Truck & Utility Trailer, including sales and trailer financing options, please contact us today.
Chief Legal Officer
Anthony Sciara is our Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and a Member of our Board of Directors. He has been a licensed attorney for nearly 15 years. Anthony earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2002 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois (Chicago) Law School in 2006. Anthony represented the company for eight years as outside counsel before formally joining the team in October of 2019. Anthony handles and/or supervises all legal and compliance matters for the company, including executive strategy, corporate transactions, and dispute resolution. In addition to his responsibilities with the company, Anthony serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Northville Educational Foundation, participates in the Association of Corporate Counsel, and was previously an Adjunct Professor of Lawyering Skills at the University of Illinois (Chicago) Law School. Anthony is most proud that his position allows him the opportunity to solve problems for us in creative ways, which minimizes risk and maximizes success. The thing Anthony loves most about being part of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer is the sincere and uncommon passion that ownership, leadership, and other employees share for the success of the company.
Chief Financial Officer
Julie Igielski is the Chief Financial Officer at Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Julie attended Michigan State University and earned her Bachelor’s in Merchandise Management in 2004 before attending Eastern Michigan University to get a Master’s degree in Accounting. After graduating with her MSA, she received her Certified Public Accountant license. Prior to joining the Royal team in 2013, Julie held various accounting positions at both publicly and privately owned companies. Since deciding to continue on in the family business nearly 8 years ago, she has helped us accomplish so much. Julie is in charge of all of our finances, creates all of our financial statements, works closely with our CEO and COO when making executive decisions, and works with the bank when acquiring new properties and companies. She is most proud of her CPA license and all of the growth and success she has helped Royal achieve. The thing she loves most about her job is being able to work with her family and her co-workers who have become her family over the years. We are so happy that Julie decided to join the team, we are so appreciative of all she does for us every day.
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Pigeon is the Chief Operating Officer here at Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Adam joined the team in 2009 after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in 2008. He first joined us as a Parts Counter Representative and advanced to Parts Purchasing Manager. Adam was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January of 2015 and under his leadership we have seen such tremendous growth. Adam is tasked with overseeing all of our day to day operations between all four facilities and works closely with Corporate Officers, Department VPs, and Directors to implement the company’s strategic plan. When asked about his favorite part about being a part of Royal Truck & Trailer, he shared that he loves the people he works with every day. Something Adam takes pride in is all of the company growth that he has helped achieve over his time at Royal. With over 10 years experience, he has become knowledgeable about the industry and strengthened his skills in operations management, leadership, team building, and contract negotiation. Adam has served on multiple industry advisory and councils and boards. Adam is such an asset to our company and we are so proud of everything he has accomplished during his time with us at Royal Truck & Trailer.
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Bumgardner is the CEO of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Ken is an extremely hardworking individual with interpersonal and problem-solving skills. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Business Management in 2001. Ken has been with the company since he was 12 years old, he was always helping out at the shop to spend time with his dad before joining the team full time in 2001. Before becoming our current CEO, he has held various positions working his way up in the company, such as: cleaner, parts runner, parts counter, parts manager, trailer salesman, office manager, vice president, and president. Ken wanted to join the family business because of his very close relationship with his family, and he loved working with and spending time with his dad. On a daily basis, he is in charge of merger and acquisitions and overseeing our C-level executives. In addition to these responsibilities, Ken also makes sure everyone at Royal is happy in their roles; he thoroughly enjoys working with all of the members of our team. Something he is very proud of is the acquisition of East Michigan Trailer Sales in 2017 because of how it has impacted the dynamic of Royal. He is on the Board of The National Trailer Association and formerly was on the Board of The Michigan Trucking Association. Under Ken’s leadership, we have accomplished great new highs and cannot wait to see what else we can accomplish in the future.
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Bumgardner is the CEO of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Ken is an extremely hardworking individual with interpersonal and problem-solving skills. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Business Management in 2001. Ken has been with the company since he was 12 years old, he was always helping out at the shop to spend time with his dad before joining the team full time in 2001. Before becoming our current CEO, he has held various positions working his way up in the company, such as: cleaner, parts runner, parts counter, parts manager, trailer salesman, office manager, vice president, and president. Ken wanted to join the family business because of his very close relationship with his family, and he loved working with and spending time with his dad. On a daily basis, he is in charge of merger and acquisitions and overseeing our C-level executives. In addition to these responsibilities, Ken also makes sure everyone at Royal is happy in their roles; he thoroughly enjoys working with all of the members of our team. Something he is very proud of is the acquisition of East Michigan Trailer Sales in 2017 because of how it has impacted the dynamic of Royal. He is on the Board of The National Trailer Association and formerly was on the Board of The Michigan Trucking Association. Under Ken’s leadership, we have accomplished great new highs and cannot wait to see what else we can accomplish in the future.