Western Global welcomes Meghan Tranchina as the western regional sales manager. She will be responsible for developing new relationships and providing support for customers in the western U.S. region.

Tranchina said:

“I look forward to working with the passionate team at Western Global. The company has an outstanding reputation and a successful track record for taking care of its customers, and I hope to continue that by being a resource for existing customers and help to expand the brand even further.”

Tranchina is an experienced sales professional with previous experience in the manufacturing equipment industry. She spent the last five years as the western regional sales manager for Hardinge Inc., where she sold application-specific manufacturing equipment directly and through distribution.

Barry Truan, Western Global vice president – Americas, said:

“We are excited to welcome Meghan to our team. Her enthusiasm for customer relationships and her dedication to customer service aligns well with our company goals. She will be a great addition to our team and a trustworthy resource for our customers.”

Tranchina holds a degree from San Francisco State University. She is a member of the American Management Association, through which she holds several professional certificates including Strategic Sales and Contract Negotiations; and Women in Leadership and Management. She is also a member of Women in Manufacturing, a trade association dedicated to providing support to women in the manufacturing industry.

Tranchina is based out of her home office in Newport Beach, California, and will report to Western Global’s U.S. headquarters in Troy, Michigan.