Austin Foerster began his career in the automotive industry over a decade ago as an automotive technician. Driven by ambition and a strong desire to succeed in sales, he quickly transitioned into a sales role. His dedication and leadership led to rapid advancement—first to Sales Manager, then General Sales Manager, and eventually to General Manager of one of the largest government fleet dealerships and upfitters in the nation. As his role grew within the largest fleet dealer in the country, Austin gained his first exposure to upfitting. The close relationship between the dealership and its upfitting division gave him firsthand experience in that side of the business, and he quickly developed a passion for it. Joining Pro Fit was a natural next step—offering the exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, which was exactly the challenge he was looking for.

Bary Bedford brings a wealth of upfitting and product knowledge to his role as Sales Director at Pro-Fit Outfitters. Beginning his career in 2018 as an Inside Sales Associate, Bary quickly demonstrated a deep understanding of customer needs and technical product specifications. He advanced to District Sales Associate in 2020, where he supported agency partners across multiple regions. By 2022, Bary was promoted to Inside Sales Manager, leading a high-performing team and streamlining sales processes. In 2024, he joined Pro-Fit Outfitters as Sales Director, where he continues to drive growth and provide expert guidance in the specialized field of police vehicle upfitting and emergency equipment solutions.

With over 20 years of experience as a Wholesale Auto Broker, Alex Orrantia brings a deep understanding of the automotive and public safety industries to his role at ProFit Outfitters. His journey into vehicle upfitting began after several years of successfully remarketing used police and emergency vehicles, giving him unique insight into agency needs and operational priorities. In 2022, Alex transitioned into upfitting sales as a Regional Sales Representative and quickly made an impact with his consultative approach and commitment to service. Since joining the ProFit team in October 2024, Alex has continued to support agency partners across Texas—letting the quality of the product and the efficiency of the process speak for themselves. His industry knowledge, integrity, and customer-first mindset make him a trusted partner for departments statewide.

Lester R. Hayes, Jr. brings nearly three decades of distinguished law enforcement leadership to his role at Pro Fit Outfitters and Sewell Government Fleet Solutions. His career began on the streets as a Police Officer in Virginia Beach in 1996 — an experience that shaped his lifelong commitment to serving and protecting those who serve. From those foundational patrol days, Mr. Hayes advanced into federal service with the U.S. Customs Service and ultimately Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where he led and supported operations across the country and around the world. His senior executive roles included: • Deputy Assistant Director overseeing administrative operations supporting 10,000+ personnel worldwide • Special Agent in Charge of HSI Dallas, directing teams across 128 counties in Texas and Oklahoma • Executive leadership positions in HSI Houston, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Headquarters • Oversight of major national initiatives combating narcotics, contraband smuggling, border exploitation, and transnational crime These roles placed him at the center of federal investigative strategy, interagency collaboration, fleet and resource management, and mission-critical operations supporting law enforcement worldwide. ⸻ A Unique Perspective: Knowing What Officers Need to Succeed Having led teams from street-level enforcement to the highest levels of national operations, Mr. Hayes deeply understands the real-world environments where first responders work — the demands, the risks, and the importance of having reliable equipment that enhances safety and performance. His proven ability to: ✔ Interpret frontline needs ✔ Advocate for officer safety and efficiency ✔ Design operational systems that deliver results ✔ Align procurement, fleet, and technology choices with mission objectives …makes him uniquely positioned to guide the next generation of purpose-built police vehicles and specialized upfitting solutions. ⸻ Leadership in Law Enforcement • Innovation in Fleet Solutions At Pro Fit Outfitters and Sewell Government Fleet Solutions, Mr. Hayes leverages his leadership, operational insight, and law-enforcement relationships to ensure agencies receive: • Safer, smarter, fully mission-ready vehicles • Faster build and delivery timelines • Equipment and technology chosen by people who know the job • Solutions that honor officers’ safety, efficiency, and pride in their mission ⸻ Education Bachelor of Science, Business Management Tennessee Technological University