JS Products Names Jody Barry As Heavy Duty National Sales Manager

JS Products Names Jody Barry As Heavy Duty National Sales Manager

As heavy duty national sales manager, Barry is responsible for sales and marketing for regional and national accounts, product support and training.

JS Products has announced the addition of Jody Barry as heavy duty national sales manager for the Backshop Solutions team. JS Products, based in Las Vegas, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty tools, equipment and supplies to the professional automotive and industrial markets.

Barry brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the automotive tool and equipment industry, most recently with American Forge & Foundry.

“With the increased market demand for high-quality, heavy-duty tools, equipment and supplies into the professional heavy-duty repair shop, it is necessary for JS Products to obtain the best possible talent in the industry,” said Ed Jones, vice president of Backshop Solutions at JS Products. “Jody brings the experience necessary to excel in providing customer solutions for today’s busy heavy-duty repair shops.”

As heavy duty national sales manager, Barry is responsible for sales and marketing for regional and national accounts, product support and training as well as attending trade shows throughout the United States. His office is located in the Atlanta area.

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