ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- MAHLE Clevite Inc. has appointed Jeff Rayburn as Heavy Duty & Turbocharger sales manager, effective immediately.

In his new position, Rayburn will be responsible for leading the overall heavy-duty strategy for MAHLE Clevite Inc. While maintaining his own heavy-duty accounts, Rayburn will work closely with the MAHLE Clevite sales team to further expand their knowledge of the heavy-duty aftermarket.

“Jeff joins MAHLE Clevite with an impressive sales management background in the Heavy Duty Aftermarket, including experience with Borg Warner Turbo Systems, Freudenberg-NOK and Bendix Truck Brake Systems,” said Ken Carter, manager of National Sales, MAHLE Clevite Inc. “We are proud to welcome Jeff to our team and believe he will be a great asset in his new role.”

Rayburn graduated in 1981 from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor of business administration – marketing. He has more than 29 years of sales experience in the heavy-duty and automotive aftermarket industries.