Spartan Motors

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- David L. Reid has joined Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) as vice president of public affairs and brand and strategic management, bringing 30 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications and branding leadership to the newly created position.

Reid will take an active role in corporate communications and brand management for Spartan Motors and its subsidiaries Spartan Chassis, Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue. As part of the position, he will lead and coordinate investor relations, marketing, government affairs, public relations and corporate communications initiatives to Spartan's stakeholders.

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) announced it will be added to the Standard & Poor's S&P SmallCap 600 Index at the close of trading today, according to a list of changes published by Standard & Poor's earlier this week.

"We are pleased with our inclusion in this index, as it reflects where we come from and where we can potentially go," said John Sztykiel, chief executive officer of Spartan Motors. "Standard & Poor's indexes are widely used among the investment community, and this inclusion will provide greater exposure relative to our stock."