JAN 10

Fallon Coppin a Sales Representative for Geo. F. Huggins has won the company's Salesman of the year Award for 2002 to 2003.

Coppin who is employed with the Distribution Division in Tempe was selected over 20 salespersons employed by the company. The award was presented by the Chief Executive Officer of Geo. F. Huggins Richard Menezes during the company's recent annual staff party.

Coppin was selected for meeting all sales targets and securing a 15-percent growth in sales for specific products over previous years. The 27 year old Sales Representative who credits his performance to the support of God, his family, and co-workers has been using as a guide, the folowing motto: "Obstacles are those scary things you see when you take your eyes off your goal".

When asked about his accomplishments, Coppin said, "I feel happy and honoured that management was able to recognise my sacrifice, having gone the extra mile on numerous occasions". According to Manager of Huggins' Distribution Division, Christopher David, the top employee has played a vital role in the company's success.

"Fallon is certainly an asset to the division and the company, and with his continued drive, enthusiasm, and dedication he has a future with the company", he said. Since joining the company on September 5, 1995, Coppin has held numerous positions including delivery clerk, senior invoicing clerk and has also worked in the administrative department.

This employee of the year award was previously won by an employee of Huggins Automotive Division.