ITASCA, IL -- Bando USA has announced the addition of two new regional sales managers to its team.

Bill Flaherty has accepted a position with Bando USA as eastern regional sales manager. Flaherty has more than 15 years of industry experience, most recently with the Tomkins Automotive Aftermarket Group. He previously held various positions within Dana Corp. /Wix Filtration and NAPA GPC Multiline Marketing. In his new role, Flaherty will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities within his defined regions. His responsibilities will include the traditional distribution channels, retail distribution channels, program group headquarters and management of numerous independent representative agencies. Flaherty resides with his family in Portland, ME.

Brian White has also accepted a position with Bando USA as southeastern regional manager, bringing more than 24 years experience to the organization. His responsibilities will include the traditional distribution channels, retail, program group headquarters and managing the independent rep organizations in the region. White has been the director of sales and marketing for KYB America; prior to KYB he had his own marketing company, Automotive Merchandising South. White also has experience in the import specialty and retail markets. He resides in North Carolina with his wife and children.