AWP Safety Strengthens Regional Leadership to Better Support Customers Across High Growth Markets

Experienced leaders bring proven expertise to customers across the Southwest and Gulf Coast

North Canton, Ohio - AWP Safety, North America's leading traffic control and work zone safety partner, announces leadership appointments that strengthen regional support for customers across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Idaho.

Jim Ring has been named vice president of the Gulf Coast Division, which includes Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Additionally, Tom Bauer has been appointed vice president of commercial for the Gulf Coast Division, and Marie Dialessi has been named vice president of commercial for the Mountain Division, serving customers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Idaho.

"Our customers count on us to help keep essential utility and transportation work moving safely and efficiently," said Seth Walpole, senior vice president and general manager. "Jim, Tom and Marie add proven operational and commercial leadership that will help us stay close to our customers, respond quickly and continue delivering the dependable service they expect from AWP Safety."

Leadership Focused on Customer Success

Ring brings more than 25 years of experience leading large, multi-site service organizations through growth, performance improvement and acquisitions. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of operations at Beacon Mobility, where he led the company's largest region and integrated seven acquisitions into one organization. His previous roles with National Express, First Student, Lowe's and DHL Express have prepared him to manage complex operations while supporting customers in multiple markets. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Atlanta and an executive MBA from Indiana University.

As vice president of commercial for the Gulf Coast Division, Bauer leads regional sales strategy, forecasting and customer development across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. He most recently served as chief operations and commercial officer at Farmer Brothers Coffee Company, building on more than 25 years of experience in sales, strategy and execution. Bauer has also held leadership positions with Emerald Brand, Primo Brands, PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch, where he built customer relationships, developed high-performing teams and helped grow regional businesses.

Dialessi joins AWP Safety as vice president of commercial for the Mountain Division, supporting customers throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Idaho. Her career spans more than 20 years in commercial strategy and sales, including her most recent role as CEO and chief commercial officer at Elmet Technologies, where she helped drive double-digit revenue growth. Dialessi previously held a global sales leadership role with Heraeus, leading customer-focused growth across industrial markets.

"As our customers take on more work and larger projects, they need a partner that can respond quickly and deliver consistent support," Walpole added. "Strengthening our regional leadership helps us make decisions closer to the work, build stronger customer relationships and continue delivering safe, reliable work zone solutions every day."

About AWP Safety
AWP Safety, North America's most trusted worksite safety partner, is dedicated to protecting the people who build and maintain utility, broadband and transportation infrastructure. The company is revolutionizing the traffic control industry with technology-driven, customer-focused operations and comprehensive solutions like flagging, Smart Work Zones, transportation management plan design and engineering, equipment sales and rentals, and 24/7 support. Founded in 1981 and operating in 33 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, AWP Safety secures 1 million worksites annually. The company was named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 for Diversity by Newsweek."