Dave Warren, Stihl NorthwestStihl, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Dave Warren to branch manager of Stihl Northwest.

Based in Chehalis, Wash., Warren will be responsible for directing and managing the sales, distribution, and service of all products, parts and accessories. He will also lead the development of advertising and marketing plans for the territory.

Since 2012, Warren has worked as Stihl Northwest’s sales and marketing manager. Before starting his career with Stihl Northwest, Warren worked as a service technician at a large dealership in Manitoba, Canada. He officially joined Stihl Ltd. in Canada where he started as a materials handler in 1993. Later he became a regional manager in different territories across Canada.

Warren succeeds Dave Bulger, who is retiring after 31 years with Stihl, effective December 31, 2015.