People

HENRY BELL

VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

Henry Bell joined TBEI in 2013 as VP of Sales and Marketing, and in 2017 he was promoted to General Manager of Ox Bodies. In 2021, Bell became the VP/GM of TBEI, responsible for all business units in the group. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Bell has deep expertise in management, sales and marketing, lean manufacturing/5S, and organizational development. Prior to joining TBEI, Bell held management roles of increasing responsibility at Heil Environmental Industries, Ltd. and Marmon Highway Technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia.

TINA ALBRIGHT

VICE PRESIDENT, HR & SAFETY

Tina Albright has led TBEI’s HR function since December 2005. She initially joined the company in 1995, and worked for 10 years at Rugby in production management, sales/marketing and HR. As Vice President of HR and Safety, Albright is responsible for coordinating TBEI HR policies and programs, and managing TBEI’s health, safety, and welfare plans. She served on the NTEA Board of Directors from 2017-2023 and completed her term as the Board Chair in March 2023, making industry history as the first female in the role. Albright holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Ball State University.

BRETT HART

VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

Brett Hart has been a part of the Federal Signal Family since 2005 in roles of increasing responsibility, including leadership positions at Vactor, Federal Signal University Park, Westech, and TBEI Lake Crystal. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hart leads the commercial team for TBEI. He has significant experience in product management, operations, leadership, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Bradley University.

ANDY JACOBSON

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING

Andy Jacobson joined TBEI in 2025 as Product Manager at Ox Bodies and was promoted to Vice President of Engineering in 2026. In his current role, Jacobson leads TBEI’s engineering organization, overseeing product development, innovation, and engineering strategy across all business units. With more than 20 years of experience in the heavy-duty automotive and industrial sectors, Jacobson has extensive expertise in engineering, operations, manufacturing, and organizational leadership. Jacobson holds a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University, a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

ASHLEY PACE

MARKETING MANAGER

Ashley Pace joined TBEI in 2017 as the Marketing Manager after beginning her career in public relations focused primarily in the banking industry. In her role she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategy and execution including market research, marketing material development, advertising, digital marketing, and more. She has experience with writing, public relations, graphic design, and social media. Pace serves on the NTEA Generation Next Board of Governors and is the 2023-2024 Board Chair. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Science in Public Relations from Boston University.