Jarco welcomes Darin Wilmes as regional sales manager

Jarco, a manufacturer of propane and fuel delivery equipment, added Darin Wilmes as regional sales manager.

Wilmes has 16 years of sales expertise and more than a decade in management. His deep understanding of propane operations, cooperative partnerships and customer-focused solutions makes him a valuable addition to the team, according to the company.

Wilmes brings a wealth of experience in the propane and energy sectors. At Crystal Valley Co-Op, he successfully managed fuel service technicians and energy sales staff while leading the automatic fuel delivery program, Jarco says. His role included installing tanks, deploying monitoring systems and crafting personalized propane solutions for agricultural and cooperative clients.

His time at Central Farm Service further underscored his ability to bridge sales and operations, Jarco adds. Wilmes not only grew the customer base by delivering exceptional service but also recruited and trained new team members, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to business growth.

Relocation complete

Jarco recently completed its relocation from Salem, Illinois, to Holdingford, Minnesota. The company says the move strengthens its manufacturing and service capabilities, with production fully operational in Minnesota.

With Minnesota’s robust workforce, centralized location and proximity to key customers, Holdingford offers an ideal environment for Jarco’s continued growth, the company says. And with Wilmes’ Minnesota roots, extensive propane expertise and deep understanding of cooperative partnerships, he will help Jarco build stronger relationships with regional partners and expand its influence in the propane industry, it adds.

“Darin’s experience in propane and his ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with co-ops and customers make him the perfect choice to represent Jarco in our next chapter,” says Jake Radish, chief commercial officer of Engineered Transportation International. “The move to Holdingford is already paying off, and with Darin on the team, we’re well positioned to deliver even more value to our customers as we scale operations and build momentum.”

Jarco is a division of Engineered Transportation International.

“We are thrilled to welcome Darin to our sales team during this pivotal moment for Jarco,” says Jean Welle, director of inside sales at Engineered Transportation International. “With our relocation complete and production ramping up, his expertise is exactly what we need to drive customer engagement and strengthen our market presence. The synergy between Darin’s leadership and our talented inside sales team at the Holdingford plant will be instrumental in establishing deeper customer connections and advancing the Jarco brand.”

“I’m honored to join Jarco during this pivotal time in the history of the brand,” says Wilmes. “Leveraging the headwinds of the company’s strategic move to Minnesota and the resulting increase in production, I’m ready to help the team strengthen customer relationships, grow the business and drive the propane industry forward.”