JACKSON, MI -- Jerry Hendrix has joined Melling Engine Parts as Eastern regional manager.

Melling has combined its Southeast and Northeast Regions to form the Eastern Region. As Eastern Regional Manager, Hendrix will have sales agency and direct account management responsibilities, working with individual distributors and production engine remanufacturers located in the Eastern U.S.

His new role became effective March 1. He reports to Marion Holt, vice president of sales and marketing.

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