STIHL awarded Governor’s Award for Excellence

Words: Roger PhelpsSTIHL Inc. was awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Virginia Fire Service Support-Private Sector which recognizes a private sector or nonprofit entity that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the success of the fire services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Dan Pherson, product manager at STIHL Inc., accepted the award on behalf of STIHL at the Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
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