CARSON, Calif. – Centric Parts has named Frank Filipponio to the newly created post of director of communications. Filipponio immediately assumes responsibility for all of the company’s internal and external communications, covering the Centric, Power Slot and StopTech brands.

“We are thrilled to have Frank on board," said Centric Parts President Dan Lelchuk. "Few people know the industry like he does, and all of the Centric brands will definitely benefit from his talents and experience. With Centric’s continual growth, we know that keeping our communications channels organized will be more and more important, and we’re confident that Frank is the person to do that for us.”

Filipponio has been an automotive reporter and photographer for seven years, accumulating an extensive list of contacts while gaining vast experience in the automotive industry. A lifelong car enthusiast, Filipponio followed his passion and used his public relations degree to enter the field of journalism in 2004. His work has appeared on AOL Autos, Autoblog.com and AutoGuide.com among others, and his photos and video have run in AutoExpress, StreetFire, UGO and elsewhere.