Vicinity Motors Appoints Brent Phillips as President to Drive Electric Vehicle Expansion

Vicinity Motors has announced the promotion of Brent Phillips to the role of President, bringing over 30 years of commercial transportation industry experience to lead the company's strategic direction. Phillips previously served as General Manager at Alliance Bus Group and Vice President of Sales, Commercial Bus Group at REV Group, where he managed multiple brands and distribution channels across manufacturing facilities. His background in operational excellence and sales growth positions him to drive Vicinity Motors' expansion in the electric vehicle market.

In his new position, Phillips will oversee sales, assembly, procurement, and engineering teams while providing clear direction for the company's sales and operations programs. A key priority will be ensuring fleets have access to Canada's only purpose-built, fully-electric work truck through the VMC 1200 Dealer network. This initiative aims to strengthen the company's position in the commercial electric vehicle sector by providing specialized transportation solutions for work applications.

Phillips will also focus on expanding the company's dealer support systems for vehicle sales and service while launching a strategic network of VMC 1200 Dealers across the United States. This expansion represents a significant step in Vicinity Motors' North American growth strategy, building on their existing Canadian presence. The company's approach includes bringing production of the Vicinity Lightning electric bus to Ferndale, Washington, enhancing their manufacturing capabilities and market reach.

The appointment signals Vicinity Motors' commitment to accelerating their electric vehicle offerings and strengthening their position in the competitive transportation sector. With Phillips' leadership, the company aims to enhance their existing VMC 1200 Dealer network across Canada while pursuing new market opportunities. This strategic move comes as demand for electric commercial vehicles continues to grow, positioning Vicinity Motors to capitalize on the transition to sustainable transportation solutions across North America.