Why Choose PENN?
Customer Testimonials
Read what our customers have to say about the service they receive from PENN Power Group.
Letter From Our CEO
Welcome to Penn Power Group – Fleet Services!
For over 50 years Penn Power Group has provided the highest-level of OEM Certified service for Detroit Diesel, Allison, Carrier, and TICO through our highly trained technicians at our network of service centers. As our business has continued to grow, we have established a new identity, Penn Power Group – Fleet Services, which better defines who we are, what we offer and how we can best service our customer’s needs. We are proud to now deliver that same highest-level of service support to all makes and models at your location via our mobile fleet service program.
Penn Power Group has a long proud tradition of putting customers and employees first and offering gold standard service, support, and communication. Our customers come to us with confidence that we have the expertise to provide parts and service at the industry’s highest level. As we continue to grow, our promise is to provide an organization that strives to set new standards of excellence. We have heavily invested in tooling, diagnostic equipment, mobile trucks, the digital marketplace and most important our people to ensure Penn Power Group - Fleet Services is best in class.
As you navigate our website, I hope you learn more about the qualities that make our company an outstanding resource to support your fleet maintenance, commercial transportation, and transport refrigeration needs, while being a wonderful place to build a career. Our people are our foundation, we have built the company we can all be proud to work for.
Harry S. Schlereth
CEO at Penn Power Group - Fleet Services
Management Team
| Name | Position | Experience |
|---|---|---|
Harry S. Schlereth | CEO | Harry joined Penn Power Group in 2021 to lead the Penn Power Group - Fleet Services business. Since then, he has been promoted to CEO for both affiliate businesses of Penn Power Group - Fleet Services and Penn Power Systems. As the CEO of Penn Power Group, Harry leads a team of over 500 professionals who provide comprehensive fleet management solutions and power generation services to customers across various industries. With over 20 years of senior executive management experience, Harry has a proven track record of driving sales and operational efficiencies, strategies, and results, while managing and negotiating multi million-dollar mid market and national B2B contracts. Harry received his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Business Administration and Management from Rutgers University. He is A+ Net+ certified and is a Consecutive Presidents Club Award Winner. |
Phil Field | CFO | Phil oversees the company’s finance, accounting, corporate policies and information technology functions of the company consisting of multiple entities. As a member of the executive management team, Phil is responsible for building and maintaining banking, insurance and audit relationships. Prior to joining Penn Power Group in 1995, Phil spent 7 years in public accounting specializing in audits of large retail and distribution companies. He has over 35 years of public and private corporate accounting experience. Phil graduated with his MBA from Drexel University in 2009, received his BS in Accounting from Penn State University, and earned his CPA certification in 1991. |
Chris Lyerly | Senior Vice President of Mobile Fleet | Chris joined Penn Power Group in 2023 to lead our Mobile Division. He brings an extensive array of executive leadership and industry knowledge to Penn. Prior to joining Penn he served as the Area Vice President for Cox automotive for the western United States. Throughout the last couple of decades growing through the industry from an individual contributor into leadership positions has helped cultivate the servient leadership that Chris leans in on to grow organizations today. Since joining Penn, Chris has helped grow our mobile fleet service extending our AOR to CT, OH, VA, MD and Texas. |
Vince Dilick | Senior Vice President of Operations | Vince Dilick joined Penn Power Group in 2008 as Assistant Service Manager for Allison Transmission and Carrier Transicold. Shortly after he was promoted to Service Manager for Allison, Carrier, and all makes truck repair. A few short years following he was promoted to Service Manager for Penn Power Systems and our oil gas operations. Following this, Vince was promoted to General Manager for our Cranberry Township location, Regional Vice President and then to his current position as Senior Vice President of Operations overseeing all service centers, Corporate parts and our Penn Power System division. |
Fran Orobono Jr. | Senior Vice President of Sales | Fran Orobono Jr. joined Penn Power Group in 2024 as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Fran brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience in the commercial trucking, construction, and industrial sectors. With over 30 years of experience, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in sales strategy, business development, and M&A. Fran has held significant roles at large corporations such as Craft Oil, PetroChoice, and Jack Williams Tire Company, Inc. Additionally, he spent several years in independent consulting, where he successfully negotiated mergers and acquisitions, as well as commercial & residential real estate transactions, alongside developing and executing numerous initiatives. These efforts resulted in substantial growth and improved market position, most recently in the AI-infused automated vehicle inspection market. |
Don Gatens | Vice President, Profit & Process Improvement | Don joined Penn Power Group in 1989 and has held many positions of leadership as the organization grew and expanded into new markets and product lines. Don currently works with the Operations leadership to optimize profitability with proven and repeatable processes. Don’s experience with Executive of Parts and Service fixed operations demonstrates a history of success in the heavy-duty transportation service provider industry. He possesses a strong business development background with a Green Belt Certification for LEAN/ Six Sigma from Drexel University - College of Business and Administration. Don completed a two- year Organizational Development & Leadership program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. |
Katie Demko | Vice President of Human Resources | As the Vice President of Human Resources, Katie Demko joined PPG in 2009 and has over 30 years of experience driving organizational success through innovative HR strategies . With a passion for aligning people strategy with business goals, she leads key initiatives in talent acquisition, safety, compliance, leadership development, employee engagement, and fostering cultures of high performance. She earned a BA in Sociology from the College of New Jersey and is Dare to Lead certified. |
Sonia Pierre.png) | Director of Strategic Sourcing & Government Operations | Sonia's extensive knowledge in proposal development includes preparation of solicitations, price negotiations, and post award management with all levels of government agencies. In addition to having an extensive understanding of contract compliance and small business compliance, she makes it a point to interact with clients to ensure their needs are being fulfilled at the highest level. Her responsibility for Strategic Sourcing places focuses on supply chain and collaborates with vendors to ensure effective communication is being delivered to the customer. This involves also ensuring industry and government customers are receiving products that are dependable for vehicle and equipment sustainment. Sonia studied Business Administration at Harrisburg Community College and Strayer University. She has earned many continuing education credits for completing training courses/seminars of DFAR and FAR Acquisition, along with attending many training classes held by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council and DCMA Subcontract and Small Business Compliance. She has attended CMMC training courses to ensure Penn Power Group is prepared for this next level commitment. In addition to completing the CFCM Preparatory Course with NCMA. |
Stephanie Lanzilotta | Director of Marketing | Stephanie Lanzilotta joined Penn Power Group in 2011 as the Executive Assistant in our Corporate Philadelphia location. With a strong commitment to excellence, Stephanie has contributed significantly to the company's success. Her expertise encompasses project management, client relations, and strategic planning, enabling Penn Power Group to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
In 2020 Stephanie graduated from St. Joseph's University with her MBA in Marketing. She transitioned from Marketing Specialist to Director of Marketing leading the Marketing Department and strategic initiatives for Penn. |
Why Choose Penn? – Our People
Our People are our greatest asset.
Our legacy hasn’t happened by chance. We empower our employees to find solutions and provide quality care for our customers. When the best people in the industry are working together as a team, that’s when you can truly say, We Handle It All!
We strive to make it easy to answer the question – Why Choose PENN?
We are committed to lifelong learning for all of our employees, and believe the critical path to continued sustainable success is to invest in our team so that we can:
- Attract and retain top talent
- Implement operational efficiencies to drive down customer costs
- Embrace change – stay ahead of competition with new technologies
- Be brilliant at the basics
- Take care of truck drivers
- Deliver timely and accurate diagnosis of problems
- Communicate effectively internally and externally
- Fix it right the first time
- Get our customers back on the road
Join Our Team
Thank you for your interest in Penn Power Group employment opportunities. If you are innovated, talented, passionate, friendly and professional, then you will feel like a part of the team from the moment you start.