Walk the Bulldog MD Champion Crowned in Roanoke, VA

Step up. Stand out. Walk the Bulldog.

After more than 50 video submissions and a live final competition in Roanoke, Virginia, the 2026 Walk the Bulldog MD Champion has been crowned.

Walk the Bulldog challenges Mack sales professionals to position the Mack MD for the customer application and deliver a professional walkaround that clearly communicates value.

The top 10 finalists advanced to the live finals, where competitors showcased their product knowledge, walkaround skills, and sales approach in front of judges and peers.

Final Results

Third place — Stu Russoli, TranSource, Inc.
Second place — Corey Kummerow, Conway Beam Truck Group
First place — Grant Aschenbeck, Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment

Beyond the competition itself, Walk the Bulldog is an opportunity to recognize Mack sales professionals while sharpening the skills that help drive customer confidence and sales success.

Champion Grant Aschenbeck reflected on the competition:

“It really helps you hone your skills, learn the product, and get you excited to go out and sell the MD product. Mack puts on a great event for the finalists, and it’s been a really fun week. I would encourage anybody that sells the Mack product to sign up for Walk the Bulldog. You won’t regret it.”

Thank you to all participants and finalists for making Walk the Bulldog such a strong showcase of Mack sales professionalism, product knowledge, and customer-focused selling.

Watch the recap from Roanoke.