Merchants Fleet Hires Blake Buchanan as Regional Sales Manager of Texas and Louisiana 

Hooksett, N.H. October 17, 2023: Merchants Fleet, the nation’s fastest growing fleet management company, has announced the hire of Blake Buchanan as Regional Sales Manager for Texas and Louisiana.  

“As we continue to strengthen and expand our sales force with elite talent, we’re thrilled to welcome Blake Buchanan to our award-winning team,” said Merchants VP of Regional Sales, Jeff Thomas. “As an experienced industry veteran, Blake’s wealth of expertise is poised to deliver tremendous value to our clients in major Louisiana markets, and throughout Texas including Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.” 

Prior to joining Merchants, Buchanan held senior positions at Donlen, Enterprise Fleet Management, and Masterack, where he supported fleet clients with product implementation, strategic business planning, and streamlining operational efficiencies.  

“I’m excited to join this extraordinary team, which wholeheartedly emphasizes the importance of forging extraordinary partnerships, along with its forward thinking on electric vehicles and innovation,” said Buchanan. “I look forward to collaborating closely with our valued clients and partners to elevate and fine-tune all aspects of their fleet operations.” 

Buchanan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, and currently resides in Austin, Texas.  

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Merchants Fleet is the nation’s innovative leader in comprehensive fleet management solutions. For more than 60 years, Merchants has pushed the boundaries in the fleet industry with, flexible funding, vehicle remarketing, and fleet acquisition options, plus complete end-to-end electrification solutions. As the only fleet management company in North America offering both long and short-term fleet services, Merchants is uniquely positioned to provide clients with unparalleled flexibility, services, and support essential for keeping businesses ahead of the curve. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, with its Innovation Center in Chicago, Merchants is steering change and driving results for fleets of all sizes throughout North America.