Cummins announced Thursday that Jenny Bush has been promoted to Vice President, Cummins Sales and Service – North America, effective immediately. The Columbus-based manufacturer says that Bush’s responsibilities include leading eight wholly owned distribution regions across U.S. and Canada, which consist of over 9,000 employees, and contribute $4.6 billion in sales.

“Whether it’s through mentoring and coaching employees, or her engagement with customers and suppliers, Jenny seeks to make people’s lives better through the power of diversity and inclusion. Her authentic leadership style has had a profound impact on productivity, learning, teamwork, and the innovation and dependability we bring to our customers,” says Tony Satterthwaite, Vice President Cummins and President, Cummins Distribution Business.

Company officials say that Bush joined Cummins as a parts writer after completing a technician apprenticeship with Shell Oil, where she was the first female technician in a traditionally male environment. After joining Cummins in the United Kingdom, she developed and tested gas engines and led field service engineering for the Europe, Middle East and African markets. Throughout her 20 years with Cummins, Bush has led many different teams, including Sales, Purchasing and Operations within the Alternator business, as well as the Commercial Marine Engine business. More recently, Bush led the Mid-South and Gulf regions in the Distribution Business.

Cummins says that, over the past six months, Bush has been leading the North American business.