Rutherford Equipment Names New Sales & Marketing Manager

Rutherford Equipment Inc. has announced the hiring of Brian Atwood as sales and marketing manager for the company. Atwood will manage overall sales efforts and work with the sales team to grow relationships with current customers and prospects.

He will also help coordinate the company’s marketing and training programs as well as nurture vendor relationships and pursue and promote new products.

Atwood has over 25 years of industry experience and is active in various industry associations. He is currently the Virginia State director of the National Propane Gas Association. Atwood is also active in state and regional associations. He is on NPGA Benchmarking as well as head junior varsity football coach at Nansemond Suffolk Academy.

Atwood previously worked as a regional sales manager for Parker Oil in South Hill, Virginia, from 2005-2022.

Mike Rutherford, president of Rutherford Equipment, said, “I am very excited to announce the addition Brian to our company. His combination of strong relationship building, industry and product knowledge, and family values will be a huge asset to our company and customers. Brian brings a great understanding of our industry, the products that we distribute and possesses relationships that will be valuable for the company going forward. I am ecstatic to have Brian on board to assist in our continued growth!”