HOLDEN, La. — Chris Ferrara, CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. announced today that Lester F. Alexander III has been hired as President of the company.

“We are very excited about adding Les to our organization. Many times over the past seven years, Les has served in the capacity of a consultant for our company. As president, his knowledge of the fire apparatus industry plus his fifteen years of experience in investment banking, financial management, and strategic planning will help this company reach the next level. In the past twenty-five years we have grown to amazing heights. Les’ knowledge of business development, combined with his background in financial analysis and market research, will give us the additional tools we need to achieve our growth goals,” Ferrara said.

Prior to joining Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Alexander was a Managing Director of Investment Banking with Howard Weil Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas. In addition, he established and serves as President of the Louisiana Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles. Located in Holden, LA and founded by Chris Ferrara in 1982, Ferrara builds a complete line of fire apparatus including Aerial Ladders and Platforms, Custom and Commercial Pumpers and Rescues, Haz-Mat and Quick Attack vehicles, The Strong Arm as well as Ferrara’s own custom fire chassis’ the Inferno and Igniter featuring IFS independent front suspensions, Complete Air Bag Protection and heavy duty 4- wheel drive.