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In Loving Memory of Bud Simpson  1928-2018

Marion Body Works is sad to announce the passing of previous owner, Bud Simpson.

Vinson Raleigh (Bud) Simpson, Jr., age 89, recently of Clintonville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in Green Valley, Arizona, on January 1, after a short illness.

Matt McMorran joins Marion Body Works as new Business Development Manager

Marion Body Works is pleased to announce that Matt McMorran has accepted the position of Business Development Manager. He has a long history in the fire apparatus industry and will work at expanding Marion’s footprint in both emergency vehicles and defense bodies. Matt resides in Maryland and will manage our nationwide dealer network and will also liaise with our valued industry partners and vendors. He can be contacted at mmcmorran@marionbody.com. Please join us in welcoming Matt as the newest member to our management team.

Marion Promotes Pat Flannery to Director of Manufacturing

Marion Body Works, a leading manufacturer of Commercial Truck Bodies, Fire & Emergency Apparatus, Aluminum Custom Cabs, Custom Engineered Vehicles, and Defense Products, is excited to announce the promotion of Pat Flannery to the Director of Manufacturing.

Marion Continues to Improve ISO 9001 Status

News Release 1/5/2017

Marion supports local community this holiday season

The focus for Marion Body Works this holiday season was set on helping local families in need. Marion’s goal is not only to be the employer of choice, but also to look for ways that directly impact and help those living in our community. This holiday season Marion was blessed with two opportunities to make a difference.  

Marion Hires Mary Jo Wenzel as Vice President of Finance

Marion Body Works, a leading manufacturer of Commercial Truck Bodies, Fire & Emergency Apparatus, Aluminum Custom Cabs, Custom Engineered Vehicles, and Defense Products, is excited to announce the hiring of Mary Jo Wenzel as the Vice President of Finance.

In this role with Marion, Mary Jo will be a member of the executive team and responsible for managing the areas of finance. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Marion Body Works from her diverse accounting background. Mary Jo knows the manufacturing environment because of her time at Miller Electric, FWD/Seagrave, and Jones Sign. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has been living in Northeast Wisconsin with her husband, Paul.

“We are so excited to have the talent level that Mary Jo brings to the Marion Body Works team.”  –Curt Ignacio.

Please join us in welcoming Mary Joe Wenzel!