Stellar Hires Northwest Regional Sales Manager for Mechanic and Lube Truck Products

01.27.26

Garner, Iowa — Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality work trucks, trailers and service truck and van accessories, is thrilled to welcome Jon Mickelson to their mechanic and lube truck products sales team. Mickelson brings extensive industry experience and a strong background in distributor and OEM sales and will serve as Regional Sales Manager for the Northwest.

Mickelson joins Stellar with a proven track record in truck equipment sales and distribution, most recently serving as a Regional Account Manager for Titan Fuel Tanks, where he managed sales across the eastern United States. In that role, he worked closely with upfitters, dealerships, and parts stores to introduce new products, expand brick-and-mortar distribution and support marketing and product development initiatives. Prior to Titan Fuel Tanks, Mickelson held an Account Manager and Sales role with Axton Truck Equipment, where he gained firsthand experience in the upfitting market.

In his new role at Stellar, Mickelson will be responsible for sales of mechanic and lube truck products, including the award-winning Stellar TMAX™ Mechanic Truck. He is looking forward to supporting distributors and end users, strengthening customer relationships and representing Stellar at trade shows, conventions, and industry events.

“I had the opportunity to sell Stellar products as a distributor, and firsthand I saw the quality and innovation in Stellar products were unmatched in the market,” said Mickelson. “I’m looking forward to being a part of a company that prioritizes continuous improvement and delivering best-in-class products for its customers.”

Mickelson proudly served 21 years with the Idaho and Texas Army National Guard, retiring in August 2021. An artilleryman (13B) throughout his career, he spent over four years deployed to Iraq, along with several years deployed stateside.

Mickelson is based out of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, 3D printing, standard and aerial photography and reading. He has been married for nearly 20 years and is the proud father of four children.

With his deep industry knowledge and firsthand experience working with Stellar products, Mickelson is well-positioned to drive growth and strengthen customer engagement across the Northwest region.

Contact us for more information or to connect with Mickelson.