CANTON, Ohio – As part of Automotive Aftermarket Week earlier this month in Las Vegas, The Timken Co.'s Automotive Aftermarket division announced recipients of its 2011 Manufacturers' Representative Awards.
 
Timken selected Sherman Pearson Co. as the 2011 Manufacturers' Representative Agency of the Year. Winning agencies are recognized based on growth, professionalism, brand communication and visibility.  
 
"This recognition brings a great deal of pride to all of us at Sherman Pearson. Our team represents Timken enthusiastically in the marketplace," said John Stojak, managing partner, Sherman Pearson Co. "Being recognized as Agency of the Year reflects the dedication our associates have for what they do and how we bring value to our customers."
 
Mike Peace, Timken's national sales manager for the automotive aftermarket, added, "Timken started working with Sherman Pearson because of the firm's strong core values and excellent reputation in the market."
 
Joining the Million Dollar Sales Club for the first time are:
Glenn Bragg – National Sales;
Wally Lyssy – Hirsig Frazier Co.; and
Larry Barston – Siskel Sales.
 
The following representatives achieved that level of sales for a third consecutive year:
 
Alan Tiegs – RepWorks Marketing, LLC;
Ben Rawls – Hirsig Frazier Co.;
Ed Palnau and Glenn Cattanach – Kitchin & Sons;
Jerry Spexarth and Jim Connolly – Connolly Sales & Marketing;
Ken Brandt – Sherman Pearson Co.;
Mike Glazier and Jim Broderick– Glazier Sales Associates;
Mike Lenzuolo – Grinold-O'Brien Sales;
Keith Squires – G & S Sales; and
Jim Atchley – N.A. Williams.