People On The Move: Week Of Oct. 18

People On The Move: Week Of Oct. 18

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

DMA Sales Appoints Two New VPs

Gary Hertzog joins the company as VP of automotive aftermarket sales; Ray Glunz as VP of supply chain.

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PWD’s Shao Dyi Joins CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council

Dyi is the general manager and chief operations officer of Parts Warehouse Distributors (PWD), Inc. dba City Auto Supply / AEC International, located in South San Francisco, California.

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Bridgestone’s Paolo Ferrari Elected USTMA Board Chair

Bridgestone’s Paolo Ferrari succeeds Goodyear’s Stephen R. McClellan, who served as USTMA’s board chair since 2018.

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APA Announces New Director Of Marketing

Jan Larson will be responsible for creating APA promotions, communication pieces, and creating and managing advertising.

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GFS Bolsters Leadership Team With 3 Vice Presidents

Tom Carlson, Marty Hedlund and Ellie Ramey will have a role in improving and advancing all aspects of business.

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Hyzon Motors Appoints New President Of Vehicle Operations

Pat Griffin recently held the position of chief executive officer at Crane Carrier Company.

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ZF Aftermarket Announces New Vice President

Ben Smart joins the company with more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing managerial roles.

Read more here.

Plews & Edelmann Hires Director Of Retail Sales

Ken Glaser brings more than 25 years of experience in sales and business development.

Read more here.

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Jessica Starke will be the regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

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