People

HENRY BELL

VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

Henry Bell joined TBEI in 2013 as VP of Sales and Marketing, and in 2017 he was promoted to General Manager of Ox Bodies. In 2021, Bell became the VP/GM of TBEI, responsible for all business units in the group. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Bell has deep expertise in management, sales and marketing, lean manufacturing/5S, and organizational development. Prior to joining TBEI, Bell held management roles of increasing responsibility at Heil Environmental Industries, Ltd. and Marmon Highway Technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia.

TINA ALBRIGHT

VICE PRESIDENT, HR & SAFETY

Tina Albright has led TBEI’s HR function since December 2005. She initially joined the company in 1995, and worked for 10 years at Rugby in production management, sales/marketing and HR. As Vice President of HR and Safety, Albright is responsible for coordinating TBEI HR policies and programs, and managing TBEI’s health, safety, and welfare plans. She served on the NTEA Board of Directors from 2017-2023 and completed her term as the Board Chair in March 2023, making industry history as the first female in the role. Albright holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Ball State University.

BRETT HART

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

Brett Hart has been a part of the Federal Signal Family since 2005 in roles of increasing responsibility, including leadership positions at Vactor, Federal Signal University Park, Westech, and TBEI Lake Crystal. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hart leads the commercial team for TBEI. He has significant experience in product management, operations, leadership, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Bradley University.

RANDALL SCHWABACHER

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Randall Schwabacher has been a part of the Federal Signal Family since 2012 in roles of increasing responsibility, including leadership positions at Jetstream, TBEI, and FS Solutions. In his current role as Vice President of Finance at TBEI, his responsibilities include leadership of the finance, accounting, and IT teams as well as overseeing all financial planning. Schwabacher has significant financial leadership experience as well as experience in operations management, and most recently was the Director of Operations at FS Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a Master of Science in Accounting from Roosevelt University. Schwabacher is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois and received Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Purdue University.

JASON LAPLANTE

VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT & SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

Jason LaPlante joined TBEI in December 2018 as the Vice President of Product and Service Technology. He is responsible for engineering, product management and new product development. LaPlante joined TBEI with over 30 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility with diverse companies including Tennant Company, MCNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Schwing America, Inc., and LeverX. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from North Dakota State University, is a Certified Product Lifecycle Management Professional, and received Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University.

ASHLEY PACE

MARKETING MANAGER

Ashley Pace joined TBEI in 2017 as the Marketing Manager after beginning her career in public relations focused primarily in the banking industry. In her role she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategy and execution including market research, marketing material development, advertising, digital marketing, and more. She has experience with writing, public relations, graphic design, and social media. Pace serves on the NTEA Generation Next Board of Governors and is the 2023-2024 Board Chair. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Science in Public Relations from Boston University.