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[Press Release: Charlotte, North Carolina, Announcement of AEC 2025 Top Sales Award]
Four titles, decades of trust, and a master in building relationships that last.
Advanced Equipment Company is proud to recognize Brian Hester as our 2025 Salesperson of the Year, marking his second consecutive year receiving the award, his fourth total, and adding another chapter to an already outstanding career.
Over the years, Brian has built a reputation for delivering practical solutions, responding quickly to customer needs, and serving as a trusted advisor for manufacturers and distribution operations across the region. His commitment to customers and ability to execute projects successfully continue to set him apart.
Reflecting on the recognition, Brian shared:
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them. My success in sales isn’t just about closing, it’s about delivering. A special thank you to every customer that trusted me and to my suppliers and subcontractors who consistently stepped up and made sure we delivered beyond expectations.”
Advanced Equipment Company President Darin Boik praised Brian’s consistency and dedication to customer success.
“This is not Brian’s first time being named Salesperson of the Year, but earning the award two years in a row says a lot about the way he serves his customers. Brian is incredibly responsive, brings practical solutions to his customers, and draws from decades of experience to help them make good decisions. His customers trust him because they know he has likely seen a similar challenge before and will recommend a solution that works, not just one that makes a sale.”
Boik added, “I have known Brian since 1996 and have had the opportunity to work with him at two different companies. He is hardworking, trustworthy, and operates with a high level of integrity. The relationships he has built over the years speak for themselves. Congratulations, Brian, on another outstanding year.”
At Advanced Equipment Company, we are proud to celebrate Brian’s accomplishments and grateful for the example he sets every day. His success reflects the importance of putting customers first, building lasting relationships, and delivering results that create long-term value.
Brian Hester, Engineer and Material Handling Specialist
With over two decades of hands-on experience, Brian Hester is the go-to expert for engineered material handling solutions. Backed by a deep engineering background and an unmatched knowledge of the industry’s leading technologies, Brian designs fully customized systems that solve operational challenges.
Partnering with AEC
Since 1960, AEC has remained the leading conveyor integrator in North and South Carolina, and delivering elite material handling expertise to the entire US.
AEC’s premier status is built on a “boots on the ground” approach that transforms complex material handling challenges into streamlined, high-performance realities. By combining local expertise in the Carolinas with a robust nationwide reach, we provide the scalability of a national firm with the dedicated, responsive service of a regional partner.
Written by AEC Director of Customer Engagement, Josh Hamrick