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Upchurch named PDQ's business development manager for western U.S.

DE PERE, Wis. -- Nikole Upchurch is car wash equipment maker PDQ Manufacturing Inc.'s new Business Development Manager (BDM) for the western United States, the company recently announced.

Based in Salt Lake City, Upchurch is responsible for helping PDQ distributors serve customers throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.

Among her responsibilities are providing distributors and wash owners with assistance in assessing markets, evaluating potential sites, selecting [image-nocss] the best equipment for their needs, developing their wash businesses and maximizing their return on investment.

Upchurch joined PDQ September 18. Her 14-year career in sales and marketing includes 12 years' experience as a sales representative for one of PDQ's western distributors. In addition to her sales responsibilities in that position, Upchurch also managed a technical staff of 10 and oversaw daily operation of the distributor's branch office for her territory.

De Pere, Wis.-based PDQ manufactures vehicle wash systems, including LaserWash In-Bay Automatics, MaxAir Dryers, Access Customer Management Systems and SpectraWash+ Conveyorized Tunnel Systems.

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