ELGIN, Ill. – SKF has named Ron Klopf as western regional sales manager for the SKF Vehicle Service Market U.S. Automotive Sales Team, effective immediately. In his new role, Klopf will be responsible for managing and growing automotive aftermarket sales in 12 western states, including Hawaii and Alaska.  

Klopf joins SKF with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, including his most recent position as a business development manager for Atlantic Pacific. Prior to that he was a regional manager for Chris Kouri and Associates.

“Ron’s experience and background in the automotive aftermarket will serve him well in this new role,” said Tom O’Brien, vice president, Automotive Sales, SKF USA, Vehicle Service Market. “We are pleased to have Ron join the SKF U.S. Automotive Sales Team.”