People On The Move: Jan. 27-31

People On The Move: Jan. 27-31

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Power Stop LLC has named Allan Foote to the position of Northeast technical relations manager.

Dr. Eugene Lee has joined Lucid Motors as senior director of ADAS and Autonomous Driving.

Spectra Premium Industries announced that Stefan Janols has joined Spectra Premium AB, the Swedish branch of Spectra Premium, as managing director. 

Spartan Motors has named Jonathan Douyard as its new CFO, effective March 31.

Matt Kimmick has been named new CFO for Lucas Oil Products.

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has announced Josh Steinmetz as the company’s new digital marketing manager. 

Kukui Corp. has added five new execs to its sales and management teams: Luke Kusher has joined as the new vice president of strategic partnerships; Rick Sage as director of marketing and creative services. In addition, while expanding the sales team, Kukui has tapped the talents of industry veteran Bill Adams, owner of Bud Adams Auto Repair for 18 years and host of the California Car Show radio talk show. Also new to the sales staff are Karl Coleman and Connor Tracy.

The Auto Care Association has announced the addition of Shehryar Fatmi as director, technology, under its technology and standards department. 

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