With a mixture of gratitude and admiration, I am pleased to formally announce the retirement of Mr. Don Giemzik, a highly valued member of our organization who has been an integral part of Toyota since 2004.
Throughout his career, Don has consistently upheld our core values. While overseeing various territories, most recently the North Central District, he not only earned the esteemed Territory Manager of the Year award twice, in both 2017 and 2022, but also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and teamwork, playing an essential role in the success of our company.
Before joining Toyota, Don amassed invaluable experience during a 6-year tenure at Toyota Financial Services, which undoubtedly contributed to his achievements at Toyota.
As we bid farewell to Don, we extend our sincere appreciation for his unwavering dedication and tireless efforts during his tenure with our organization. Serving as a diligent custodian of our core values, he has undoubtedly left an enduring impact on our company.
We wish Don an abundance of good vibes as he embarks on retirement. Here’s to hoping that the next chapter is just as remarkable as the indelible impact he made on our team!
Jim Petges
Jim Retires from TMH at the End of 2023
Jim Petges, a significant contributor to Toyota for over thirty-five years, is retiring at the end of this year. Jim’s contributions have had a big impact on TMH’s sales success. As a Territory Manager, Jim created the idea of Dealer National Accounts (Lead Dealer National Account & National Purchasing Program). Early on, most Dealer National Accounts happened to be in Jim’s territory! Jim became the manager of Dealer National Accounts, overseeing growth to 150 accounts and generating a similar number of retail orders per year as direct TMH National Accounts. Jim has managed some of TMH’s biggest Dealer National Accounts, including John Deere and Cargill.
Jim has impacted TMH’s global business as TMH’s Council Member for Global Key Accounts.
Jim graduated from the University of Illinois and is an avid Illini sports fan. He’s also the biggest Cubs fan you will ever meet and also roots for the Bears and Blackhawks.
Jim and his wife Marie live near Chicago. He looks forward to spending more time with his two sons and their 1-year old granddaughter.
Thank you, Jim, and the best of luck!