MAS Industries, a North America-based manufacturer of premium chassis parts and control arms, has announced the addition of Thomas Litzinger as senior director of business development traditional.

An automotive aftermarket veteran, Litzinger brings with him nearly 24 years with Motown Automotive Distributing as executive director of business development and was a member of the company’s executive committee. He served as senior vice president of sales and operations for Trakmotive before joining MAS.

Litzinger has earned a bachelor’s of business administration at Northwood University and will complete his Master of Science Organizational Leadership (MSOL) at Devos Business School of Management next year. He also has earned his Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) designation from Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket in 2013.

“Tom brings extensive automotive aftermarket experience to help support our rapid growth and will be a key member of our leadership team,” said Mark Stermer, president, MAS Industries.