Management Team

Bob Coale

Bob Coale has directed the sales efforts for Kris-Way since 1979 when he left Hertz Truck Leasing to join Kris-Way. Bob has over 30 years in the Truck Leasing Industry, and began his career as the Rental Manager for Hertz in their Portland location in 1974.

After joining Hertz in 1974 Bob rose from Rental Manager to Account Representative. He eventually became the Sales Manager for the Portland Division. Upon joining Kris-Way Bob assumed the role of Vice President in charge of Sales and has held that position ever since. He is responsible for bringing to Kris-Way many of our customers, and he specializes in building lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Bob has been in sales his entire life. Before joining the truck leasing industry he was in commercial real estate sales in the Portland area.