ALPHARETTA, Ga. -

LeasePlan USA recently announced the hiring of a new region sales vice president of national accounts.

Bringing over 15 years of fleet industry experience to the position is Melissa Cook, who most recently served as the district sales manager for Supreme Corporation.

In the new position, Cook will be serving the Northwest and Midwest regions, working with potential clients with up to 1,000 leased vehicles or reimbursed drivers on the road. She will be responsible for ensuring her clients are using the most up-to-date strategies and present solutions to better manage their fleets.

“My ultimate goal is to provide cost-saving opportunities that reflect our universal promise to all of our clients: ‘It’s easier to leaseplan,’” Cook said.

Jon Toups, LeasePlan’s chief sales and marketing officer, welcomes Cook to the company.

“Melissa is a great example of the kind of professional we look for here at LeasePlan,” he said. “A results-driven, customer-focused individual with the skills and fleet management expertise that further our mission and vision for growth. We welcome her as the latest addition to our client acquisition team and look forward to celebrating her success.”

Some of Cook’s other previous roles also include account manager for Enterprise Fleet Management and sales account executive for ADP Dealer Services. Cook continuously stayed within the top 10 account managers at Enterprise.