AKRON, OHIO -- Automotive specialty tool manufacturer Ken-Tool has appointed Gerald Hill to the position of director of marketing and sales. Hill is a seasoned sales and marketing executive, having spent more than 20 years with the Timken Co. in various sales and marketing positions.

Hill began his career as a sales representative for Timken in San Francisco. He then served as a district manager in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles, later being promoted to national sales manager, aftermarket distribution-bearings. Hill also held the positions of national sales manager for heavy duty products and national account manager for the company.

“We’re very pleased to have been able to find a person with Jerry’s skill sets and experience. I’m excited about the new ideas and programs Jerry will bring to our company,” said Alec Pendleton, president of Ken-Tool. “We are committed to growing the company with new and exciting marketing programs as well as with new products. Jerry brings us experience and fresh thinking in these most important areas.”

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