The Vehicle Repair Group, which is comprised of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Fleet Maintenance and Professional Distributor magazines, announces the addition of its newest editorial staff member. 

Stefanie Von Rueden will serve as assistant editor for the three publications and for VehicleServicePros.com, the official website of PTEN, Fleet Maintenance and Professional Distributor. 

A recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Von Rueden earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Writing and Publishing. She also worked as a writing intern for UW-Whitewater's Continuing Education department.

“We will continue to excel in our mission to bring to the market the vital information the readers of PTEN, Fleet Maintenance and Professional Distributor need to more effectively perform their duties and responsibilities,” says Larry M. Greenberger, group publisher for the Vehicle Repair Group at SouthComm. “The addition of Stefanie, along with the efforts of our award-winning editorial staff, will allow us continue to serve our readership by delivering the quality, relevant content our publications are known for."

The Vehicle Repair Group also announces the addition of Mike Uliss as publisher of Fleet Maintenance. 

Uliss has a long history of success and, for the past six years, has been running Molten Media, which is an independent B2B custom content, lead generation, digital/print and sponsorship media sales organization.

CMP Media is where Uliss started as a district sales manager for CRN magazine. He grew the southeast to $20 million in sales before progressing through a number of positions, including associate publisher and publisher.  

Vehicle Repair Group

PTEN is the source for the latest tool and equipment innovations that increase efficiency for automotive technicians. Fleet Maintenance provides a curriculum of managerial, technical and regulatory information that enables vehicle maintenance managers to better perform their roles in purchasing and maintaining a safe, efficient and profitable fleet. Professional Distributor which serves the tool and equipment distribution channel, including mobile tool distributors, warehouse distributors and glass fronts selling tools and equipment. The publications and website are a part of SouthComm, Inc., a local and business-to-business media company.