FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Trachte Announces JB Howell as Vice President of Sales
SUN PRAIRIE, WI — May 21,2026 — Trachte, a leading manufacturer of self-storage building systems and steel building solutions, recently announced the appointment of JB Howell as Vice President of Sales.
JB brings extensive leadership experience in sales, business development, and customer relationship management to the role. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for driving strategic growth, developing high-performing teams, and delivering strong customer-focused results across the construction and building solutions industries.
In his new role, JB will lead Trachte’s sales organization, oversee strategic growth initiatives, and further strengthen the company’s commitment to customer success and industry leadership.
“JB is a proven sales leader with a deep understanding of relationship-driven growth and customer service,” said Brad Relford, President and CEO of TBS. “His experience building strong teams, expanding market presence, and creating long-term customer partnerships makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. We are excited to welcome JB to Trachte as we continue to build on our momentum and deliver value to customers across North America.”
Howell said he is excited to join Trachte during a period of continued growth and innovation.
“Trachte has built an exceptional reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership,” said Howell. “I’m honored to join the team and look forward to working alongside our employees and customers to continue driving growth and delivering industry-leading solutions.”
About Trachte
Trachte, a TBS company is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered metal buildings with a long history of serving the self-storage industry. For more than 125 years, Trachte has delivered durable, high-quality building solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of self-storage customers. Headquartered in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Trachte combines in-house engineering, vertically integrated manufacturing, and deep industry experience to deliver building systems that perform today and support long-term growth.
For more information, visit: trachte.com
About TBS
TBS is the 100 percent employee-owned parent holding company of Trachte, Trac-Rite, MakoRabco, and Fire Facilities. Together Building Stronger, these companies deliver industry-leading building and door solutions serving self-storage, public safety, commercial, and specialty markets across North America. Through innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to customer success, TBS is building the future of engineered building systems.
For more information, visit: tbscompanies.com
