Briggs Industrial appoints president

Briggs Industrial Solutions, a subsidiary of Sammons Industrial, has announced the promotion of Leland Wells to the position of president.

Wells, who assumed the role on January 1, succeeds Dan Lister following his promotion to CEO of Sammons Industrial.

Having joined the company in 2015 from Baker Distributing Company, he has spent the last nine years as its COO. 

The company, which offers equipment, rental, service, and design of material handling equipment, said he has played an “instrumental role in driving growth and leading operations, establishing a proven track record of leadership and innovation.”

“Leland is an exceptional leader with significant operational experience and is uniquely positioned to lead Briggs forward.” said Dan Lister, CEO of Sammons Industrial.

“His approach to team development and strong values aligns with our company values and will be instrumental as we continue to grow our businesses. I am excited to see him take on this new role.”

“I am honored to take on this new role and excited to continue working with the extraordinary team at Briggs,” added Leland.

“Together, we will continue to build on the strong Briggs brand, which has been a cornerstone of excellence for nearly 130 years and focus on growing the business by bringing exceptional value to our customers.”

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Briggs Industrial operates 21 locations in six states through four business units: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Earth & Ag, and Briggs Warehouse Solutions.