Columbia Branch representatives (left to right) Allen Hammond, Chris Pearson, Ricky Adams, Eric Beltakis, Butch Stewart, Tyler Sanborn, and Rick Kester, pose with the President’s Award at the annual JASPER Sales awards February 3rd.

     The Columbia, South Carolina branch of Jasper Engines & Transmissions earned the President’s Award for 2025 during the company’s annual sales awards held February 3rd. Today, JASPER® has 53 branches throughout the United States.

     Based upon improvements in several sales categories, JASPER recognizes the President’s Award as its top branch honor. In addition, the Columbia branch won awards for the Most Improved Transmission Sales, and the Most Improved Sales Volume.

     “This is a testament to our Operations and Sales Associates in the Columbia market,” said JASPER Executive Vice President of Sales Joe McDonald. “It’s a difficult award to win and it takes a high level of teamwork.”

     Individually, Columbia Outside Sales Representative Allen Hammond received awards for Most Improved Sales Volume and earned Third Place in Rookie of the Year standings. Hammond was also named a Bronze Performance Award winner, achieving a company sales increase over the previous year. Outside Sales Representative Rick Kester was named Top Sales Representative in Fuel and Air Growth and, along with Outside Sales Representative Shelby Damron, were both named Bronze Performance Award winners. Outside Sales Representative Chris Pearson earned Fifth Place in Veteran of the Year standings and was named a Silver Performance winner, achieving a company sales increase over the previous two consecutive years. Outside Sales Representative Tyler Sanborn was named a Diamond Level sales recipient, achieving a company sales increase in 2025 for four consecutive years. Columbia Branch Sales Manager Eric Beltakis was named a Platinum Level sales recipient, achieving a company sales increase in 2025 for five consecutive calendar years. Finally, Outside Sales Representative and Regional Turbo and Fuel Components Specialist Butch Stewart retained his Platinum Level sales status, achieving a company sales increase in 2025 for seven consecutive years.

     “I’m very proud of Eric Beltakis’ dedication as our branch sales manager,” McDonald added. “In a short period of time he built upon Butch Stewart’s foundation as the previous sales manager and took the team to another level. This market has tremendous growth potential for years to come.”